Building Construction/Skilled Trades Articles

Jobs With the Most Punishing Workloads

Think you’re putting in long hours? The compensation experts at PayScale have put together a list of the jobs with the longest work weeks so you can see how your schedule stacks up.

Sample Resume for a Welder Supervisor

Wondering how to put together a job-winning resume for a welder supervisor position? Use this sample as your blueprint.

Break into the Trades

Trying to land your first job in the trades? You can help the process by laying the right foundation. We break it down for you.

Resume Tips for Construction Workers

You need a top-notch resume to land a construction job these days. Check out these tips to hammer out a new and improved resume in no time.

Sample Resume for a Construction Manager

Get your resume in shape for new construction projects. Check out this sample for nuts-and-bolts guidance.

Sample Resume for an HVAC Technician

Make sure your HVAC technician resume fully conveys the scope of your skills and training. This sample will show you how.

Sample Resume for a Journeyman Electrician

This sample shows how you can wire your resume to help you land your next job as a journeyman electrician. Check it out now.

Sample Resume for a Production Line Worker

The stimulus is designed to create opportunities for production/manufacturing workers. Check out this sample to make sure your resume is built to get interviews.

Advance Your Construction Career Through Education or Training

Construction jobs are in short supply, but so are top skills. Consider further training to bootstrap your career in construction management.

Construction Jobs Looking to Build from the Bottom

With construction still depressed, workers must seek out the industry sweet spots and offer more than just the skills of their trade.