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• June 29, 2008

  • Job Talk: Project superintendent, John S. Clark Co.

    NAME/AGE: Jason Kepley, 32TITLE/OCCUPATION: Project superintendent/construction supervisorEMPLOYER: John S. Clark Co. Continue

  • Building a future: Construction offers multiple career options

    Project managersIn addition to laborers, there's a squadron of trained professionals who work directly for the general contractor, on site and behind the scenes. Their job is to make sure the project is finished on schedule and as close as possible to... Continue

  • On the road: Work involves variety of skills

    There is no doubt that the work of road construction laborers is physically demanding, requiring rigorous projects to be undertaken in all types of weather conditions. Continue

  • What workers have to say about the best bosses

    Supervisors: Want to know if you’re the best at what you do? If you are, here are some examples of what your subordinates will be saying about you:1) "She’s the best boss I’ve had because she’s as open-minded as she is...... Continue

• June 25, 2008

  • Calendar & Notes

    WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27: The UNCG Career Services Center will hold a part-time job fair from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 in UNCG’s Elliott University Center Cone Ballroom. The table registration deadline is Aug. 20. Cost is $50 for for-profit employers and... Continue

• June 22, 2008

  • Designing greener pastures

    As with most other occupations, some landscape designers enter the field right out of school, while others switch to it later on after long stints in another career. Beth Flokstra started later. Continue

  • Maintenance crew supervisor, City of Greensboro

    NAME/AGE: Richard Biggs, 49 TITLE/OCCUPATION: Maintenance crew supervisor / landscaping and maintenance EMPLOYER: City of Greensboro, Department of Parks and RecreationYEARS IN...... Continue

  • Be sensitive to a company’s culture

    You’re looking for a new job, one that can take you to the next level and then to the top. You’re all about action; you want to work for a company with aggressive goals, a company that wants someone with your energy and intelligence to get... Continue