Frequently Asked Questions - Employing
CMT Students
Why
are graduates reluctant
to work from the
bottom up? Many potential
employers would like
to start employees
working in a variety
of manual labor positions
to familiarize them
with both the employees,
various construction
tasks, and the construction
firm before they
are moved into supervisor
or management positions.
Prospective employers
are disappointed
when students turn
down the offers under
these initial conditions.
The problem is not
that the students
are lazy. The problem
is that the students
are receiving so
many job offers they
can pick and choose.
Naturally most students
opt to enter management
or supervisory positions
immediately rather
than work their way
in to that position.
Students opt to learn
in the position rather
than learn their
way toward the position.
Well-rounded
experience is the
best teacher. How
can I attract graduates
when I demand they
get practical work
experience before
moving into management? The
best place to start
is by hiring students
for summer employment,
while they are
in college. Starting
after the first
year of college,
students don't
expect to be in
management. They
look for and welcome
any construction
employment. Co-op
and summer intern
positions give
employers and employees
a chance to learn
together and learn
about one another.
How
can I employ more
students in the
summer? Students
are most likely
to take summer
jobs near where
their parents
live or near
their college
apartment. They
are trying to
save money for
college. Accordingly,
they can save
more money by
living at home
with their parents
or to continue
living where
they have to
pay rent. Some
employers attract
students by paying
per diem or provide
housing for students
during the summer.
Would
CMT students be
willing to take
jobs in other states
upon graduation? Oh
yes! Many students
are looking for an
opportunity to move
away from home — especially
to a warmer climate.
Approximately one-third
of the class are
non-residents. A
few of these students
plan to move back
to their home state
to work.
How
can I hire summer
or permanent help? Send
us a position announcement
(preferably by
e-mail). We will
see the announcement
is sent to all
students. We always
welcome potential
employers who would
like to interview
students. We will
help you set up
an interview schedule
and provide you
with a room to
conduct interviews.
