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Ok, here is the down low.....if you want to use ChatGPT or other AI platform to help write a resume, sure go ahead. Do I recommend it, no. I will tell you recruiters who have been doing this awhile can tell. On top of that, if your resume is not genuine (fixed spelling error)....it will be discovered at some point during the interview process. Most likely by the recruiter. Be yourself and own YOUR experience. The minute someone or something else plays a hand in your experience, you will not be able to explain it. The biggest thing I can recommend, DO NOT USE ChatGPT or other AI platform during screenings or interviews....IT IS 1000000000000% obvious and the quickest way to ensure you do not move forward in the process. Really hope this helps. Just my $.02

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5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Recruiting Partner 🤝✨ Picking the right recruiting agency can make or break your hiring success — especially in fast-moving tech environments. Before signing that contract, ask these five key questions 👇 1️⃣ Do you specialize in my industry or roles? A generalist might miss the nuances of tech hiring. You want a partner who understands your stack, your market, and your candidate expectations. 2️⃣ How do you source and vet candidates? Look for transparency. Great agencies use a mix of tech tools, referrals, and human insight — not just job boards. 3️⃣ What’s your average time to hire? Speed matters, but so does quality. A good partner balances both with clear timelines and milestones. 4️⃣ What’s your pricing model? Avoid surprises. The best agencies (like StaffingPartner) work on success-based terms — no upfront fees, pay only when you hire. 5️⃣ How do you ensure candidate fit and retention? Beyond resumes — the right partner invests in understanding your culture and long-term goals. Hiring is too important to leave to chance. Choose a partner who acts like part of your team. 💼 #Recruitment #HiringTips #Startups #RPO #StaffingPartner #TechHiring

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📢 Laid-Off Energy Workers: Steps to Land Your Next Opportunity A news publication today announced major energy companies in the Houston area are reducing their workforce by thousands in 2025. If you’ve been impacted, or fear you might, here are ideas on how to position yourself for success: 💡Actionable Steps: ·     Polish Your LinkedIn Profile & Expand Connections: Update your profile to showcase achievements, skills, and experience. Connect now with peers, supervisors, colleagues, clients, vendors, and managers to grow your network. **Complete your profile with work details, dates, titles, and skills, once your profile is complete - then start connecting. ** ·     Network Strategically: Connect with peers, supervisors, and managers from current and past roles. Join LinkedIn groups relevant to your industry and skill set. ·     AI-Proof Your Resume: Ensure your resume is optimized for applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS systems. Tailor keywords for each role you apply for. Tools like Jobscan, ResyMatch, and Zety can help. ·     Highlight Transferable Skills: Project management, operations, logistics, technical troubleshooting, and compliance experience are valuable across industries. ·     Leverage Temporary & Contract Roles: Maintain income, sharpen skills, and potentially convert to permanent positions. ·     Upskill Strategically: Certifications in safety, project management, or industry-specific software increase your marketability. ✅ Preparation, networking, and AI-ready resumes can make all the difference in landing your next role quickly. If you’d like to confidentially submit your resume to be considered or learn about opportunities, submit your resume here: https://lnkd.in/gWchsk4q #PopUpTalent #OilandGas #Energy #HoustonJobs #TexasJobs

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Crowley continues to invest in the future of energy logistics. With Jackie Gonsalez leading advanced energy and Tucker Gilliam expanding his role to include LNG bunkering and bulk distribution, we’re strengthening our capabilities in LNG transportation and microgrid development. These leadership moves support our long-term strategy to deliver innovative, efficient and reliable energy solutions. https://lnkd.in/e4d29A78

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⚡ Texas Power Generation: Pay & Mobility Shifts A recent GETI survey (via Airswift) highlights some big shifts in the energy talent market that directly impact Texas: • 74% of professionals (and 77% of hiring managers) expect salary increases this year. • Willingness to relocate has dropped to 74%, down from 87% in 2021. • 43% of professionals would move into another energy sector, and 26% are open to leaving energy altogether, with tech as the top destination. What this means for Texas power gen: • Pay is under the microscope, competitive offers are a must. • Regional pipelines matter more than ever; fewer people are moving for roles. • Retention is fragile, with talent eyeing both other energy verticals and the tech world. With Texas facing record demand growth from data centers, AI, and population boom, the fight for talent is only getting tougher. Companies that invest in comp, career paths, and flexibility will win.

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⚡ Helping shape the future of LNG infrastructure. Kiewit has been selected to deliver a fully operational Texas LNG export terminal in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. Under a lump-sum turnkey EPC contract, Kiewit will perform the engineering, equipment procurement, module fabrication, construction and commissioning for the terminal, delivering the facility to Glenfarne Group, LLC. Read more: https://bit.ly/4seTFSf #KiewitEmployee

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Major Milestone for Alaska LNG – Federal Permitting Completed Ahead of Schedule The Alaska LNG project just hit a critical milestone: all 21 federal permits and reviews under the FAST‑41 framework are complete – ahead of schedule! This achievement underscores strong coordination between agencies and the commitment to advancing one of the most significant energy projects in U.S. history. Key Highlights: Federal Permits Secured – Final NOAA approval received Dec 10, 2025 Project Scope – 807-mile pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Kenai + LNG export terminal (20 MTPA capacity) Strategic Partnerships – POSCO International joins as steel supplier and LNG offtake partner (1 MTPA for 20 years) Economic Impact – Estimated $40–$60 billion investment, thousands of jobs, and long-term energy security What’s Next? Final Investment Decision (FID) for the pipeline expected by end of 2025 Construction anticipated to start late 2026, with operations by 2029 LNG terminal FID targeted for 2026 Is FID by end of 2025 realistic? Yes, it appears realistic but contingent on: Obtaining timely state permits Finalizing binding offtake and investment deals Maintaining engineering and capital cost control This progress positions Alaska as a global LNG leader and promises transformative benefits for our state and beyond. 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for groundbreaking and investment momentum. #AlaskaLNG #EnergyFuture #Infrastructure #GlobalEnergy

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Big news out of MISO Zone 6 – Maple Creek Energy has officially launched an RFP for long-term offtake and strategic co-location at their advanced-stage combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) project. Backed by Advanced Power and Bechtel, this 1,300 MW development is aiming to bring reliable, dispatchable generation to the grid when it’s needed most. With coal retirements and growing electrification driving capacity shortfalls, this project couldn’t come at a better time. Maple Creek is seeking partners – including utilities, large energy users, and innovative energy players – who are ready to move quickly and commit to long-term agreements or co-location at a shovel-ready site. The site itself is strategically located on a 170-acre parcel in Indiana with direct access to high-voltage transmission and natural gas infrastructure. It’s positioned to benefit from MISO’s proposed Expedited Resource Addition Study (ERAS), offering a path to faster interconnection and more cost certainty. Proposals are due this month, and this one is moving fast. A solid opportunity for anyone looking to secure capacity, reduce risk, and play a role in the future of reliable, low-carbon power in the Midwest. #EnergyInfrastructure #PowerGeneration #GridReliability #NaturalGas #AdvancedEnergy

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🚀 "Week-End" #AECJobsReport 🔹 Engineering & Infrastructure Strong demand for Transportation Engineers, Inspectors, Geotechnical Engineers, and Land Development professionals. Firms are scaling to meet project timelines. Not enough talent to keep up with the demand. 🔹 Surveying Still one of the busiest disciplines — hiring at all levels across the Northeast. 🔹 Construction Steady hiring within retail, residential, and mixed-use fit-outs, plus direct-hire leadership roles in Superintendents, Project Management, Estimating, and Safety. 🔹 Energy & Building Systems Rising need for Energy Engineers, Field Technicians, and BIM Coordinators supporting sustainability initiatives and HVAC upgrades. 🔹 Real Estate Property Managers remain in demand across Boston, the South Shore, and the Cape. #Hiring #EngineeringJobs #ConstructionJobs #Surveying #TransportationEngineering #LandDevelopment #EnergyJobs #PropertyManagement #BIM #Infrastructure #RealEstate #NortheastJobs #thebigdig On the Horizon — indicators of future development: 📈 Civil Construction - Housing and Transportation 📈 Geotechnical (field + office) 📈 Retail/ Mixed-Use Tenant Fit out - Supers 📈 Boundary & Topo Survey

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Hiring Trends I’m Seeing This Month... Over the past 30 days, I have been tracking the hiring market closely and a few trends are standing out: ▪️Contract roles are moving faster than permanent ones. Companies want flexibility and speed, and candidates appreciate gaining diverse project experience without long-term commitments. These roles are filling quickly. ▪️Flexibility is king even over pay. While compensation matters, more candidates are prioritizing work-life balance and remote or hybrid options. Flexibility is no longer a perk; it is a requirement. Companies offering it are winning top talent. ▪️“Must be local” requirements are making a comeback. After years of fully remote work, some employers are shifting back to onsite or hybrid models for collaboration and culture. Local candidates are in higher demand again in many markets. As recruiters and hiring managers, staying on top of these shifts is key to adapting your approach. Hiring managers, do these trends resonate with what you are seeing? How are you adjusting? Let’s compare notes.

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Your Résumé Is Your First Interview, So Make It Count. In today’s job market (one of the worst markets I've seen), you don’t have minutes to make an impression. You have seconds. As a recruiter, I’ve seen hundreds of resumes land in the “no” pile not because the candidate wasn’t qualified, but because their resume didn’t do them justice. That’s why I help professionals by providing tips that help create strategic, modern, and high converting resumes that: ✅ Grab attention in 6 seconds or less ✅ Clearly showcase your unique value + strengths ✅ Are tailored to the actual roles you want ✅ Beat Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) ✅ Position you for what’s next, not just what you’ve done Whether you're: 🎓 A recent grad 💼 Mid-career and ready for more 🌎 Pivoting industries or going remote 🚀 Gunning for leadership roles 🧭 Rebuilding confidence after a layoff... Your resume should open doors—not hold you back. Want eyes on your current resume? I’m happy to take a look and offer a few quick-win tips. Just comment “RESUME” or DM me. Let’s build something that gets you hired. #ResumeTips #RecruiterLife #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #ATS #ResumeWriting #PersonalBranding #RemoteWork #LinkedInTips #JobSeekerSupport #CareerChange #RunningRecruiter

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Interviews make people nervous. Even the most qualified, confident professionals feel it. As a recruiter, I want to say this clearly: feeling anxious before an interview is completely normal. It doesn’t mean you’re unprepared or not good enough. It means you care. A few simple things that can help ease the nerves: • Prepare your stories, not scripts. Know your examples, but don’t try to memorize answers. • Practice out loud. Saying responses out loud builds confidence more than reading them silently. • Slow your breathing before you join. A few deep breaths can calm your nervous system quickly. • Remember it’s a conversation, not an interrogation. They’re getting to know you just as much as you’re learning about them. • It’s okay to pause. Taking a moment to think shows thoughtfulness, not weakness. Helpful resources I often recommend to candidates: • YouTube mock interview videos in your field • The STAR method for behavioral questions • Apps like Calm or Headspace for short pre-interview grounding exercises • Writing down 3 strengths you bring to the role and reviewing them right before If you’re nervous going into an interview, you’re not alone. Most hiring managers expect it and understand it. What matters most is showing up prepared, authentic, and willing to engage. You’ve got this. And if you don’t feel like you nailed it, that’s okay too. One interview does not define your career. #CareerAdvice #InterviewTips #JobSearch #RecruiterPerspective

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Are you making this costly compensation mistake? Outdated pay strategies don’t just impact budgets. They drive high turnover, low employee engagement, and lost top talent. For mid-to-large companies, the price tag can reach millions in recruitment and lost productivity each year. The solution is simple but strategic: ☑️Modern compensation plans that align with today’s talent market ☑️Clear pay structures that reduce doubt and improve trust ☑️Competitive, transparent pay strategies that retain high-performing employees 📊 If your compensation plan hasn’t been reviewed in over a year, it may already be costing you top talent and weakening retention. Now is the time to modernize your pay strategy; because your employees are your most valuable investment. #CompensationStrategy #EmployeeRetention

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Houston-based Commonwealth LNG has awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction contract worth over $1 billion for its project under development in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, as it updates the project's timeline. France-based Technip Energies N.V. announced that it has won a “major” contract, which it described as a contract award representing more than 1 billion euros of revenue, or approximately $1.16 billion.

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Corpus Christi's potential purchase of a partially built desalination plant could be a game-changer for the region's water security. Projects like this highlight the link between infrastructure investment and industrial resilience. Building the right technical and engineering talent will be key to turning opportunity into long-term capacity.

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‼️ Exciting announcement for our Energy team here in the Americas! ‼️ ⚡🌍 Ramboll just powered-up our green energy game by acquiring TransGrid Solutions, a Canadian powerhouse in HVDC systems. This move supercharges Ramboll’s global grid resiliency efforts, combining 70+ major HVDC projects with a team of 300+ experts worldwide. It’s a strategic move to strengthen sustainable infrastructure and meet rising energy demands more efficiently. 🌍⚡

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