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SHIFT IN TRADE JOB TITLES, FOCUS NOW ON EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Have you run across job ads with Employee Experience or Customer Experience in the title? One recent job The Blue Collar Recruiter posted for was titled Customer Experience Director. Google Employee Experience job openings and you’re likely to find more than 500,000 jobs listed. If you’re like a lot of us, these titles may have caused…
Read MoreENTRY LEVEL HIRES: WHAT DO EMPLOYERS VALUE MOST?
Online trade schools. Well-written resumes. Certification. Passion. References. What are employers really looking for when they hire for entry level apprentice and tech jobs? Every day I ask home service business owners what personality traits and job skills they value most in their entry-level hires. It’s a natural part of the conversations I have in…
Read MoreTIME, MONEY & CAREER GOALS, EXPLORE PLUMBING TRADE SCHOOL OPTIONS
Confused about the time it takes to become a plumber? You’re not alone. Learning more about plumbing trade school options, the cost and time involved, is a useful investment to make before you choose. There are so many options and paths to take. Online training can be your fast-track to employment and a rewarding career.…
Read MoreGEN Z ARE YOU LISTENING? ARE YOU OUT THERE ALPHAS?
From 2015 to today the way students and their parents approach college decisions has not changed. High school curriculum downplays vocational options and counselors steer more students to 4-year degrees. Leaving high school grads to make career choices based on out-of-date perceptions, or biases. People, we have a labor shortage. To date more than…
Read MoreHATE RECRUITING? MAYBE YOU NEED A SKILLED TRADES RECRUITER
Sourcing field employees is a big challenge, even with today’s record unemployment numbers. All service-based industries are looking for the same talent. Maybe that’s a mistake, here’s why. There are three general pipelines for recruiting. Nothing is new about the first two: hire people away from the competition and hire from tech schools. The third…
Read MoreWORRIED ABOUT YOUR JOB? INVEST IN A ROBOT-PROOF TRADE CAREER
Automation and artificial intelligence is advancing and that is causing more businesses to re-examine processes and seek out increased efficiencies. True. Fact. But, not every position can become automated. Here are just 3 of the reasons why the skilled trades are robot-proof. 1. Robot grippers cannot grip or manipulate most of the types of tools and objects…
Read MoreONLINE PLUMBING COURSES: LEARN ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, ANY DEVICE
Beginner or expert, on-demand virtual learning give you anywhere, anytime, any device flexibility. Taught by an industry experts with hours of video lessons, 3D simulations and knowledge checks that test your comprehension. These innovative online plumbing courses simplify foundational concepts and present troubleshooting at a pace that’s easy to learn and digest. PLMB101: Introduction to…
Read MoreUNDERSTANDING EPA 608 CERTIFICATION
The EPA 608 Certification (part of the Federal Clean Air Act) is a required one-time test for any technician who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants. You’ll Need Knowledge of Refrigerants There are two refrigerants that are tightly regulated by the EPA and are especially important to understand for the 608 certification.…
Read MorePATHS TO BECOME AN ELECTRICIAN
If you’re thinking about becoming an electrician, then you’ve probably asked yourself, “How long does it take to become one?” The answer is, it varies. Essentially, there are multiple routes to take. One thing is certain though, it all starts with an apprenticeship. An electrical apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related…
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