Construction Carrer Management

Construction Career Management

My boss spends a lot of time at other office locations, so she is not very visible around the corporate office. Whenever she's gone, construction executives figure that I am the one to whom they need to speak to in regards to problems or questions that occur. I do not mind helping construction executives or assisting them with their questions. However, I am getting a little frustrated, as my current job title does not reflect my current role. Nor am I receiving additional income for a more diversified role. I am not ready to leave the construction employer but I would like your help in advising how I can turn this situation around?
I have a wonderful job that I really enjoy. I like my boss and we have a good relationship. Lately, she has been taking time off during the workday to take care of personal errands. Several times the president of the construction employer has come to me and inquired as to his whereabouts. I am caught in the middle and have lied to him. My conscience is getting the best of me and I am not sure how to approach the situation.
I recently left the construction employer that I was working for due to a personality conflict with my boss. I am finally happy and secure in a new position. However, yesterday as I was returning from lunch, I saw the VP of my new construction employer shaking hands with my old boss. He then turned around and announced that this person was to be the new director of the dept that I work for. I am not ready to make a move again and don’t want to run from this person.
After a very long job search, I recently was presented with an offer. I accepted immediately in an act of desperation. Today, I was presented with another offer, which I feel is the perfect position with the perfect construction employer. I do not want to burn any bridges so what should I do?
In my last performance review, my construction employer raved about my performance , gave me a great raise and a super bonus. Now he is upset that I have resigned and said that he would not provide a reference. What can I do to account for the last 3 years of my career?
I recently moved to a new location and am beginning a job search. How do I go about networking in a new city that I do not know much about?
My construction employer is going through layoffs. What can be negotiated in regards to severance? How?
I am in the process of beginning a job search. I have worked with recruiters in the past and have been given the cold shoulder. Is there anything that I can do to make this time different?
I helped a friend to get a job and he took over the dept. He began claiming improper conduct, intimidation, harassment, etc on my part. My supervisor accepted the friend's side of what happened began to "throw the book" at me. I got upset and walked out. I want to keep my job but do not want to continue working with this person. I plan to follow grievance procedures with HR. IS there anything that you would recommend short of documenting everything?
What makes a good job coach? There are so many out there and I need to quality help?
Can you advise me as to where I can find out some more information about creating a career portfolio?
I received two offers for similar positions. They were pretty equal, except in salary. One was about 30k higher than the other. When I decline construction employer A's offer, should I state it's because I have another offer from Company B for $XX? Or, should I keep it more generic and simply say the salary offered doesn't meet my requirements?
How do you know that the job or career you choose is the one for you?
After several years of putting my career on hold to stay at home and raise the children, I want to re-enter the job market. Before the transition I was very successful with a marketing firm. I need some help in addressing this with construction employers as well as finding the right construction employers to speak with.
My criminal record shows a no disposition? on a theft/forgery charge from 7 years prior. A financial institution has just offered me a job. Should I tell them about this before they conduct a background check?
Help! I am getting no response from any of the construction employers to which I have been applying. I meet the requirements for each and know that I can do the job. What am I doing wrong?
I am a multi talented person with an post graduate degree in finance. I have been employed over 12 years with the same construction employer in various departments. I fit well into many different roles. I am at a place now that I want to do what I like not what my degree or experience is in. Any advice?
Different people have told me that a two-page resume is better than a one-page resume, and vice versa - and I should take into consideration the "8-10 year rule of thumb." What is this rule? For the record, there are jobs on my resume that I am proud of and do not want to take off to make my resume shorter. What should I do?
After a very successful career, I recently sold my business to my partner. At the age of 59, I am raring to go and move on to other ventures. I would like to do consultant work for business' which are in need of executive level people without the cost. I am not sure where to start. Can you help me?
I recently left my construction employer, and the construction employer refuses to erase my name from the construction employer phone messaging system and E-mail list. I have repeatedly sent them verbal and written messages asking to remove my name from their roles. I no longer want clients to assume I am associated with this construction employer. How can I proceed to get my name removed from their system?
As a recent job hunter, I am interested in construction employers within a specific region. How can I find these construction employers without wading through the countless positions with the big job boards who do not provide region specific data?
I currently work for a construction employer that has a sister organization, and I am going to apply for a position there. Do I need to formally inform my construction employer of my intent to apply for a transfer? Or can I just tell them informally (without a written notice)?
What should a CEO do when he makes a mistake as a leader?
I recently became the victim of construction employer downsizing. I really like the area that I live in and don't wish to relocate. I have identified an construction employer in a similar business in my area as a target but cannot get them to give me the time of day. I have tried a number of methods but to no avail. Any ideas for getting an construction employer to open up? I have written letters, made calls (only to get voice-mail), had friends inquire on my behalf, but still nothing.
How important is it to have a mentor?
What does Sarbanes-Oxley mean to contractors?
After working on the technical side of the construction employer, I decided that I am more interested in the business aspect. I have gone back to school and completed a post graduate program. I recently interviewed for a position and was given an offer. But, the salary is lower than what I am making now. I know that the salary is in perspective but I am kind of bummed at the cut.
What are some public speaking tips for executives?
When is it time to go over the boss's head?
What advice do you have for surviving a layoff?