Staying Healthy Through Troubled Times

Staying Healthy Through Troubled TimesStaying Healthy Through Troubled TimesAdvice from mental health experts on how to cope through a prolonged job search.Being let go from a job is difficult under any circumstances, but in todays economy, it can be even more stressful. Mental-health experts and people who have been through the job hunt themselves offer the following advice for maintaining your emotional and physical health during what can be a prolonged job search.Exercise regularly.Eat a healthy diet.Maintain a regular schedule, especially when it comes to sleep.Stay away from anything that can dull your edge, such as alcohol.Dont try and go it alone. Connect regularly with other people, both in your professional and personal circles. If all of your connections were through your job, consider seeking out religious or community organizations.Make yourself useful. Reaching out to others during this time is one way to help you feel valuable - and valued.Limit your exposure to televi sion and the Internet. Sitting passively while consuming badeanstalt news is detrimental in many ways.Seek out free services in your community. Many people who have been working dont realize that there is a safety net out there, experts say - everything from the library to mental-health services.There are many things you cant control right now, so focus on the things you can how many resumes you send out, how many phone calls you make and so on.Dont put your eggs in one basket. If you pin all of your hopes on one perfect job, you have to start all over again if you dont get it.In fact, think outside the box. Your next job may not be the same - in function or in pay - as the one from which you were laid off.Count your blessings. There are worse things than losing a job. Try to be grateful for what you do have.

Former ASME President Jack Fernandes Dies

Former ASME President Jack Fernandes Dies Former ASME President Jack Fernandes Dies Former ASME President Jack Fernandes DiesJohn H. (Jack) Fernandes, Sc.D., P.E. John H. (Jack) Fernandes, Sc.D., P.E., a longtime member of ASME who served as the Societys 112th president, passed away March 9 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, R.I. He welches 91 years old.Dr. Fernandes, a resident of Tiverton, R.I., was employed as a mechanical engineer for 55 years until his retirement in 1999. After serving in the U.S. Army Air studentencorps from 1942 to 1946, he served as an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., from 1950 to 1960. He then joined the faculty at Manhattan College in New York as professor and head of the schools mechanical engineering department in 1960. He left teaching three years later to work for Combustion Engineering in Windsor, Conn. During his 21 years at the company, he served in a number of capacities, ultimately holdin g the position of senior technology consultant and director of technology transfer. He then worked for the Maguire Group in Providence, R.I., as vice president of the energy division until 1990, when he started his own consulting business.During his more than 65 years as an ASME member, Fernandes was an active and committed Society volunteer, particularly in the area of codes and standards. Fernandes, who was an ASME Fellow, served as senior vice president for the Council on Codes and Standards, vice president for the Board on Performance Test Codes, chair of the Performance Test Code Committee on Incinerators, chair of the Board on Hearings and Appeals, and a member of the Performance Test Code Committees on General Instructions and on Definitions and Values, among other codes-related positions.The president of ASME from 1993 to 1994, Fernandes served as a leader in areas outside of codes and standards as well. He was member of the Board of Governors from 1988 to 1992 and chair of the Committee on Staff from 1998 to 2003. He also served as a member of the Council on Engineering Committee on Technical Planning and the Board on Public Information, and was active in ASMEs Providence Section. He was honored by ASME for his decades of service with two prestigious Society Awards the Codes and Standards Medal (later renamed the Melvin R. Green Codes and Standards Award) in 1988 and the Dedicated tafelgeschirr Award in 1995. Fernandes received a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 1949, a masters degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University in 1953, and a Doctor of Science degree from Calvin Coolidge College in 1960.

How I negotiated working remotely at a company that never allows it

How I negotiated working remotely at a company that never allows itHow I negotiated working remotely at a company that never allows itMany of us hit a point in our career when were ready for change. Be that a promotion or raise, industry switch, maybe a leap into entrepreneurship. But we all share the same bottom line - looking for an answer to the difficult questionWhats next for me?For some, working remotely or becoming a freelancer is just the transition he or she needs. With nearly 36 percent of the U.S. workforce working in remote or freelance roles, its no wonder that perceptions of freelancing as a career are becoming more positive (at least, 69 percent agreed to that in a recent study). And yet, the idea of transitioning into a remote role or asking for flexibility is paralyzing. Our fear of the unknown or of being told no holds us back from discovering our new potential. Im aya Im not the only one who secretly dreams about sitting at a cafe in Italy, cappuccino in hand, whi le answering emails for a job you love. But how do we get tzu siche?And this is exactly wherbeie Schuyler Blyth comes in.As a Merchandising Marketing Manager for an e-commerce marketplace, Blyth did the seemingly unthinkable She went from being a full-time, in-office employee to a contractor role working remotely in Europe. Not to mention - while leise working for the same company. Which up until Blyth, had very few employees working remotely outside of headquarters. In this interview, Blyth shares how she successfully negotiated this new scenario, manages her work schedule and budget, and what it really looks like to live abroad. Her advice will leave you feeling motivated to evaluate your career, and how you can ask for what you truly want.The major catalyst for me welches watching one of my best friends travel the world while working remotely as a graphic designer. She was on the road for a full year, but after only a few months I decided it was something I needed to do. Blyth r ecalls. I departureed looking for remote jobs, with fully remote companies, thinking that working remotely wouldnt even be an option in my current role. So when I approached my boss, nearly a year later, I was shocked she was willing to try it out. I was confident I would figure out a way to make it successful, but the amount of trust that must have taken on the companys end is enormous.The year-long build up for Blyth gave her the courage (and urge) she needed to confidently work with her boss to develop a schedule that would work best for her, the team, and ultimately, the company.We had a verbal agreement within a week or two, but it took a while to figure out the major logistics when I would leave, what hours I would work, how I would be paid, etc. My boss had worked remotely in the past and suggested that I transition into a contractor role. This would last for 10 weeks, and I would work 30 hours per week, leaving plenty of time for moped rides and gelato. After that, we offici ally set a resignation date, along with a start date for my new role, and my new life. Blyth explains. The freedom to go anywhere in the world was really exciting, but no matter where I was, I was still expected to work pacific time hours and hit all of my major KPIs. I have a very data driven role, and I was so thankful for that when going through this negotiation process, because we all agreed that with my job its very transparent if Im not performing.Living abroad sounds expensive, right? I was curious to know how Blyth was able to make it work financially, and what preparation she needed to do before jetting off. This transition from full-time employee to contractor did require a significant change to her salary, and the complete loss of benefits. For the first three months, she was able to live off of her salary without touching her savings, a success in-and-of-itself.Once I got the approval to go abroad, I ended my month-to-month apartment lease and and turned in my car. What I used to spend on those expenses was then transferred towards paying for Airbnbs and big city metro passes, Blyth explains. I did the math and my hourly contractor rate was what I would have been making had I been paid hourly all along, but I was cutting down by 15-20 hours per week. This resulted in about a $30,000 pay cut at the start. But at that point, I was thinking its just three months, I can make this work and it turns out I was able to live off of that just fine. I also knew that the pay cut would be worth it in order to live out my dream, and I havent regretted it once.After her first contract period ended, Blyth was ready to negotiate. Triple-negotiate, to be exact. She asked to extend her contract, for a raise, and for more hours. As Blyth remarks, asking to work remotely in the first place completely changed her outlook on negotiation. With practice, the confidence to ask for what she wanted got a lot easier.After the initial 10 weeks were up, I was hooked. I had never been happier, in both work and life, and I knew I wanted to continue. So I went back to my boss with a proposal. At that point Id proven that this could work, and that I could be successful in my role even if I wasnt at my desk. While I was confident in my ask, I was still a little nervous, and was genuinely surprised at how open they were to all of it. We ended up extending another 10 weeks, increased my hours to 35 per week and raised my hourly rate, Blyth explains. Going back to the beginning, I never would have thought, in a million years, that they would have let me do this. My biggest takeaway is just ask. If you dont ask for what you want, you wont get it, because no one else is going to ask for it for you, Blyth says.So now you may be thinkingHow can I do this, too?While learning how to manage her time and maintain a social life came somewhat naturally to Blyth, she does believe that it takes a certain type of person to successfully work remotely.There is a great amount of self-discipline required, because no one is going to be watching over your shoulder to make sure youre doing all of the things, and working the hours that you need to be. But with that discipline comes an exhilarating sense of freedom, Byth says. I dont start work until about 4 pm, to coincide with Pacific Time hours, so I have a large part of the day to spend how I please. The work-life balance is beyond anything Ive ever experienced with a 9-to-5. And then when it does comes time for work, I can work from almost anywhere the airport in Paris, a pub in London while watching the World Cup, on the rooftop of a riad in Marrakech, or by a pool in Santorini. Ive done all of them. Dont get me wrong, it can be really difficult at times, and and its definitely not always fun. But Im so thankful for this opportunity and committed to making it work, that the reward far outweighs the bad.Throughout the last few months, Blyth has begun to feel more confident, invincible. Her new lifestyle has made her more adventurous and open to new experiences, more free, and overall happier. Enough said, right? We can all learn from Blyths story - that if you genuinely believe in something, you can make it your reality. Simply mix a bit of confidence, courage, and commitment together, and your future will become all the more clear.By day, Lily works in geschftliches miteinander development for an online marketplace. By night, Lily lives an entrepreneurial life. After working as a Career Consultant for two years at her alma mater, Scripps College, Lily developed a passion for helping women in their careers. She embodies the mantra, If not me, who? If not now, when? in her work as a career advisor to college students, and creative and business strategist for fellow entrepreneurs. Catch her running around Los Angeles or at lilycomba.com.This article first appeared on Create Cultivate.

Reenlistment Details

Reenlistment DetailsUnited States Military Enlistment / Reenlistment DetailsDo you have an interest in serving your country in the military? If so, what job do you think you want to do? There are hundreds of jobs within each branch of the military that can prepare you to serve as part of the military team, but also prepare you for the rest of your life with training that can transfer to a civilian career. Now - what branch is right for you? Army. Navy. Air Force. Marines. Which branch of the military might be right for you? If youre thinking about joining the military, youll need to make sure this is where you want to start your career. If you already know someone in the military, its wise to ask that person questions you may have. If you dont know someone, dont worry, there are many places to go for information. Here are a few www.todaysmilitary.comArmyArmy ReserveArmy National GuardMarine korporationMarine Corps ReserveNavyNavy ReserveAirForceAir Force ReserveAir National GuardCoas t GuardCoast Guard ReserveMedicine the Military Visit a Recruiter Once youve researched all you can on your own, if your still interested, its a good idea to visit a military recruiter. Here, you can explore which branch of the military might be best for you. A recruiter can provide detailed information about military service and can answer your questions about your specific wants and needs. However, if you are considering jobs that require elevated physical fitness standards like Marine Corps or Special Operations, you need to also prepare your physically for the toughest boot camp in the service or advanced follow on selection programs in any of the services special ops program - Navy SEAL, SWCC, Diver / EOD, Army Special Forces / Ranger, Air Force PJ / CCT, or Marine RECON. Regardless, if you have not worked out in a while, you should start well before boot camp or basic training as you will be running and doing calisthenics (pushups, situps / plank pose, pullups, and more) . Some branches (Army, USMC), you will also ruck (carry 40-50lbs back packs) during basic training, be prepared for that type of training as well. How To Join There are two ways to join the U.S. Military enlisting directly after high school or finishing college first and joining as acommissioned officer. Though, you can still enlist after college if you prefer. A military officer is a leader who supervises and manages activities in nearly every occupational specialty. However, enlistment is the most common way to join the military as the officer corps is about 1/10 of the manning of the enlisted population. Military Enlistment/Reenlistment Document The Military Enlistment/Reenlistment Document is the contract signed by all individuals enlisting in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, including members enlisting in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), and enlisting in the National Guard and Reserves.The document, known as DD Form 4/1 can be found here. B elow is an excerpt from the document I understand that many laws, regulations, and military customs will govern my conduct and require me to do things under this agreement that a civilian does not have to do. I also understand that various laws, some of which are listed in this agreement, directly affect this enlistment/reenlistment agreement. Some examples of how existing laws may affect this agreement are explained in paragraphs 10 and 11. I understand that I cannot change these laws but that Congress may change these laws, or pass new laws, at any time that may affect this agreement, and that I will be subject to those laws and any changes they make to this agreement. I further understand that My enlistment/reenlistment agreement is more than an employment agreement. It effects a change in status from civilian to military member of the Armed Forces. As a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, I will be (1 ) Required to obey all lawful orders and perform all assigned. ( 2) Subject to separation during or at the end of my enlistment. If my behavior fails to meet acceptable military standards, I may be discharged and given a certificate for less than honorable service, which may hurt my future job opportunities and my claim for veterans benefits. (3 Subject to the military justice system, which means, among other things, that I may be tried by military courts-martial. (4) Required upon order to serve in combat or other hazardous situations. (5) Entitled to receive pay, allowances, and other benefits as provided by law and regulation. Make sure you THOROUGHLY read through the contract and if there is something you do not understand, have someone explain it to you. The last thing you want to do is sign a contract and you not get the job that you thought you were signing up for.

Attached Is My Resume - the Conspiracy

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The Good, the Bad and Best Professional Resume Writing Company

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This week in consulting news

This week in consulting newsThis week in consulting newsPutting another financial corruption case behind us, former McKinsey exec Anil Kumar has agreed to pay a $2.8 million settlement to the SEC. Kumar, a cooperating witness in the insider trading probe of Galleon Group, pleaded to criminal conspiracy and securities fraud charges, and has also agreed to cooperate in a separate criminal investigation of Galleon founder Raj Rajaratnam.Is humorlosigkeit & Young an ideal employer? The 60,000 college students who participated in the 2010 US Undergraduate Universum IDEAL Employer Survey seem to think that it might come close to one. For the third year in a row, EY was ranked among the top five overall employers, and No. 2 in the geschftliches miteinander category. CGI has won a hefty contract from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Under the five-year deal, the firm will modernize, and conduct application management and maintenance, on three external websites that service milli ons of beneficiaries and health care providers. CGI has had a bang-up month, also having acquired Arlington-based IT contractor Stanley Inc. for $903 million. PwC has its sights set on Middle East expansion, having announced plans to double its fee income from the region to $500 million in the next two years. Where will this outpouring of funds come from? The firm is banking on increased spending on infrastructure projects by Arab governments, which will call on the services of foreign advisory firms.Are PwC and KPMG moving into the credit rating business? As the three largest credit rating agencies continue to take heat for not helping to prevent the financial crisis, big accounting firms may step in to help assess a business risks.

6 reasons getting fired was actually amazing

6 reasons getting fired welches actually amazing6 reasons getting fired was actually amazingFor a lot of us, losing ur jobs can be a crisis. Especially with so many people living paycheck to paycheck and elend having adequate emergency funds. For me, getting fired was actually amazing.And no, notgetting FIREdbut that will happen eventually I hopeFollow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraSome background this is not a recent or new development. My current job is still safe (for now, anyway), but Ihavelost jobs in the past. And even though it seemed like the end of the world for a short moment, I ended up learning some valuable lessons in the process.Yes, we all have bills to pay, and not being able to do so can be a real problem. That is even truer if you have a family to support we have to keep the lights on and put food on the table. These are non-negotiable responsibilities.Types of Nee dsEven beyond the biological needs, our jobs tend to dictate many parts of our overall well-being. IvementionedMaslows Hierarchy of Needsa couple of timesbefore. When you think about it, though, its true our jobs heavily influence many levels of the hierarchy.Image credit SimplyPsychology.orgTake a look at the figure above. From my perspective, the only needs our careers may not help are those of self-actualization. They still might, but that depends more upon the type of job you have. In other words, with self-actualization, its less about the money and more about what youre actually doing.Heres another one pride. For better or for worse, we could never be unemployed because we have too much pride. I tend to think of this as more of an American thing. Maybe Im wrong, but either way, we could never think of losing our jobs.That happens toother people, but never to me. Or so you think until one day, it does.In reality, it doesnt matter if you are laid off or if you get fired. At the end of the day, the end result is the saatkorn not having the steady paycheck you use to pay the bills.bedrngnis only that, but many of us are friends with our co-workers. And, as mentioned, being employed imbuesa sense of accomplishment.So how, then, could getting fired possibly begood?1. Getting Fired Helps You Find a Better FitAs I said earlier, we all got bills to pay. And since we consider this is a non-negotiable arrangement, we run the risk of doing a job we hate just to earn a paycheck.Some call it the reality of adult life. Me? I call it a pretty crappy deal.Ive always said I am doing a job I definitely dont love because it pays more than other jobs would. Sure, I might have been able to find a job I enjoyed more, but it probably would have paid less. And I wouldnt even consider that while working on repaying my debt since I was throwing money away on the interest.I feel slightly less obligated to earn excess income now though, mostly due to being debt-free now. Sure, Im a lso working toward FI, but at least Im no longer throwing money away.Long story short, I now consider it anoptionto make less money if it allows me to live a life I actually enjoy.2. Helps You Understand the Importance of Emergency FundsOne of the worst things that could ever happen is to have little to money set aside if things go awry.I would know it happened to me.Long story short (and believe me, its alongstory), I accepted a job for which I had no real previous experience.In retrospect, the entire process was a little suspect. The job was halfway across the country, and they couldnt pay to fly me in for an in-person interview. And trust me this organization has money.So I never even had the chance to meet them face-to-face. There wasnt even a video chat or anything like that. Well, it turned out it wasnt a good fit for me, and I got the boot. I was only there for a few months.Again, this was halfway across the country. I had no savings, so I had to move back in with my parents . Then, I had to take the absolute first job I could get. My old job had been eliminated, so it wasnt there even if I wanted it.I ended up taking a job that wasnt really what I wanted to do, and I was there for two years.All in all, this was almost two and a half years of my life that I felt was basically a waste. I did actually gain some somewhat valuable experience at the job I had for two years, but still. If I could do things over again, Idefinitelywouldnt have taken the original job without having a sizable emergency fund.Know your risk. If you are taking on significant risk (I was), have a significant safety net in placebeforeyou do.3. Gives You More Time for Side HustlingYou know what could be considered a side hustle? This blog Sure, side hustles are typically all about the $$$, and Ive made minimal income from it so far. Nonetheless, so far Ive worked on it, well, on the side. As I said, I am still working, but in an alternate universe, getting fired would give me more time to work on it.This might be more of a silver lining than a good thing of its own, but I see some real potential here. And because blogging takes so much time, having more of it can only be a good thing.Oh, and theres also freelance writing. Ive been trying to get into that for a while without a whole lot of success. But Im hoping to secure my first long-term freelance writing client in 2019.4. Forces You to Plan For the Long-TermI mean, other than this very obvious answer, Im not sure I have a good one. Not that a train full of puppers is such a bad goalBut seriously. Ive somewhat intentionally put off coming up with a long-term plan. And by that, I mostly mean where Im going to live and what kind of work Ill be doing.Ive bounced around to different places for different jobs, but I have to admit that Im starting to want to figure out more of a long-term plan. And being unemployed would certainly give me more time to do that.5. Gives You A Break From the MadnessMost people dont know this, but I sometimes get road rage. Add that to the voluminous list of reasons Id like to be a digital nomad, or at least live in a city where I can walk and/or take public transportation everywhere I go.I try to control my road rage, and most of the time Im successful, but sometimes it just happens. Not too long ago I actually got very flustered while driving home due to people driving exceptionally poorly. As a result of my frustration, I ended up scraping the side of the garage where I park. Its a one-car garage and very narrow, but I still think it wouldnt have happened if I had been less frustrated.At one point, it was decided that my co-workers and I would be allowed to work one day remotely every week. I cant tell you how happy I was just to get one day where I wouldnt have to deal with traffic.I can only dream of the absolute ecstasy I would feel if that became an everyday thing.6. Gives You More TimeThis is my belastung point, but also the ultimate one in a way.And it mig ht be obvious, but its true nonetheless.Did you know that Americans get a pitifully low number of vacation days? On average, we get 10 days off. And according to Gusto.com, a staggering 23% getno vacation at all. Thats in stark contrast to the several (mostly European) countries thatoffer 30 days on average.Having more time can allow us to do all kind of things we otherwise couldnt spend more time on a side hustle, make our homes more organized, spend more time with family, and so on.And, of course more time to look for a new job.Getting Fired A Blessing in Disguise?That is what I have often found getting fired to be.Dont get me wrong it may seem like the end of the world, at least for a time. But getting fired gave me more time. More time to plan, for side hustling, to find a better fit, and to get a break from it all.And, most of all, it gave me more time. There is no substitute for time. I may not always be the most efficient person with my time, but I do recognize its importanc e.So yes, in a way, getting fired was actually amazing.This article first appeared on Frugal Fellow.

Heres how Top Companies find Construction Workers

Heres how Top Companies find Construction WorkersHeres how Top Companies find Construction WorkersHeres how Top Companies find Construction Workers ConlanThe construction industry has made some big gains since the economy turned aroundand the Bureau of Labor Statisticsexpects it to grow aleidher 10% by 2024 compared with 2014 numbers.But all this growth also creates a major talent crunch for employers. Its a constantly evolving situation, says Tim Mayer, director of talent acquisition at Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. in Circle Pines, Minnesota. You think you have a handle on it one day, and the next day things have changed and its different.Heres how top construction companies are successfully recruiting new hires and retaining their best employees.Compete on WagesPeople marry for love but work for money, and we work to make sure that compensation is leid the reason people wont consider ur industry. There are a variety of benchmarking tools and surces we use to drill down to the jo b and geographic area to determine what the appropriate salary structure is. We also offer an annual bonus and incentive plan.Mark Peabody, Vice President of HR, U.S. Concrete, Euless, TXMentor New EmployeesWere absolutely willing to train someone with the right work ethic. We find the best way to train a green new hire is to pair them with a successful seasoned employee who can teach them the ropes of how our company goes to market.Nicole Ferderer, Human Resources Manager, Haldeman-Homme, MinneapolisHire from a Broad Range of BackgroundsWhile its certainly important to build a knowledgeable and experienced staff, some of my companys top performers have been people whove made career changes. We make it a point to hire a diverse cross-section of people from architects, engineers and designers to military veterans,former police officers and a professional boxer who we believe have skills that translate to our business and, just as important, are a good fit for our culture.Jim Caulfiel d, Partner, Fields Development Group, Hoboken, New JerseyEstablish InternshipsWhen we are hiring for certain experienced positions, such as mechanical or electrical engineers or architects, we seek qualified candidates. However, many positions we are willing to train for and we have a very robust intern program to grow our owntalent. Grays intern program has been in place mora than 15 years and produced great talent. Our current COO and regional managers in our southeast and south Atlantic offices are products of this program.Susan Brewer, Vice President of Human Resources, Gray Construction, Lexington, KentuckyBuild PartnershipsWe utilize our partnerships with schools and trade programs like Boards of Cooperative Educational Services in order to have a pipeline of young talent that have shown interest in pursuing the construction trades but may not have any work experience. Chris List, HR director, Comfort Windows, Syracuse, New YorkOffer Training throughout CareersAs an integrated design and construction company, training and development is an important part of our business. We offer internal training programs based on our business processes, industry standards, safety and best practices. Most of our training programs are developed internally. We offer different programs tailored to the different needs of our employee-owners, included office-based staff (engineers, architects, project managers, business development, estimators, schedulers) and our field staff (construction). We also offer external training through associations, professional trainers and online learning sources.Brian Gallagher, Vice President, ONeal, AtlantaBuild Your Employer BrandGood people are being taken care of at their current companies they have no reason to pick up the phone when a similar company gives them a call. We have a pretty strong company brand with a long history, great core values and a good reputation in the market as a builder. Were working on leveraging that to attract people to us. We talk about what it means to work here how it will impact your career and community.Tim Mayer, Director of Talent Acquisition, Kraus-Anderson Construction Co., Circle Pines, MinnesotaPlan for the FutureWe are working really hard on building our succession plan for every essential role in our company. The succession plan requires us to identify gaps in knowledge so we can improve our service and grow our business. Were investing in both technical training and leadership developmentto ensure our folks have a career path in front of them, and our teams have the bench depth to maintain project performance as our projects get larger and more complex.Julie Strong, CEO, C1S Group, DallasLearn moreConstruction Lets Get HiringConstruction Hiring is Growing in these AreasInterview Questions to ask when Hiring Construction Workers