What to Expect Your First Week Working with Craftsmen Resources

If you've never worked with a staffing company before — or you've worked with the wrong kind — the first question on your mind is usually some version of "is this legit?" Fair question. Here's exactly what happens between "you're hired" and your first day on a Craftsmen Resources jobsite, so there are no surprises.

The 7-step hiring process, start to finish

We use a 7-step hiring process to make sure every candidate is properly vetted for the position they're being assigned to within the company. It's more thorough than most, and that's on purpose — the worst outcome in this business is placing someone in a position they're not qualified for and leaving both the craftsman and the contractor in a difficult position.

Step one: talking with a recruiter — more than once

You'll have the opportunity to speak with a recruiter several times, including an in-person or virtual interview. We want to spend that time understanding your specific skills and capabilities as they relate to your trade.

Our advice for that conversation: be honest, and don't hold back. Tell us what you're good at and what you know you could be stronger in. Nobody walks in the door a master of everything, and pretending otherwise doesn't help anyone. The interview isn't a test you pass or fail — it's how we figure out where you'll succeed.

Step two: paperwork and verification

After the interview, you'll begin completing your onboarding paperwork while we facilitate work verifications and any applicable screenings. This is the stage where a lot of staffing outfits cut corners. We don't — every craftsman we send to a jobsite has been verified, because our name goes out the gate with you.

Step three: the project conversation

Once verification is complete, you'll speak with a manager to make sure you understand the details and expectations of the project you'll initially be assigned to.

This conversation matters more than people expect. If you believe the project is not a match for you and your skillset, speak up at this point. Another project may be a better fit for you in the long run, and we want to know that before confirming your assignment — not after you've spent a frustrating week on the wrong site.

Day one

Once the project assignment is confirmed, you'll be introduced to your site foreman on the first day. You'll know where to report, who to report to, and what the job expects of you before you ever set foot on site.

What surprises new hires most

Honestly? How they're treated.

Every tradesman and tradeswoman gets treated with the respect and dignity they deserve — and for a lot of craftsmen who've bounced through day-labor outfits or 1099 arrangements, that's not what they're used to. We provide full-time benefits to our employees and good, steady work.

In return, we have expectations: communicate well, be on time, and demonstrate your skillset on the job. We hold our people to a high standard — and we've found that top performers like that. Working alongside people who take the trade seriously is part of what makes the job good.

What separates the people who succeed

It's not a mystery, and it's not mostly about raw skill. A good attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic go a long way in the trades.

Bring those three things to the position each day and you'll be surprised how you're treated — and who's willing to help you grow. Foremen notice. Project managers notice. We notice. The craftsmen who build long careers with us are the ones the client asks for by name on the next project.

Ready to start?

If that sounds like the kind of operation you want to work for, apply here or browse current openings. You'll be talking to a recruiter — a real one, who wants to know what you're actually good at — soon after.

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Craftsmen Resources is a W-2 construction staffing company. Every craftsman is a direct employee with weekly pay, health/dental/vision benefits, and PTO. Read more about W-2 vs 1099 employment.