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How Tradespeople Accidentally Sabotage Their Own Careers

Tradespeople sabotage careers through loyalty to bad employers, never asking for raises, refusing new skills, and burning bridges. Learn what's holding you back.

February 3 Read more

How to Make Six Figures as an Electrician

How to earn $100K+ as an electrician: certifications, industrial specialization, union membership, overtime strategies, and business ownership explained.

January 22 Read more

Journeyman Electrician Salary Guide 2026: What You'll Actually Earn

You've completed your apprenticeship. You've passed the exam. You're a licensed journeyman electrician. Now the question everyone asks: "What will I actually make?" Here's exactly what journeyman electricians earn in 2026 and what factors push you toward the higher end of the range. National Average: The Baseline Numbers According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the median wage for electrician

January 21 Read more

How to Become a Plumber in 2026: Training, Salary & Career Path

Plumbing is one of the most reliable paths to a six-figure income without college debt. The work is essential, the demand is massive, and the pay keeps climbing as experienced plumbers retire faster than new ones enter the field. Here's exactly how to become a plumber in 2026, what it costs, how long it takes, and what you'll actually earn. What Plumbers Actually Do Plumbers install, maintain, and

January 13 Read more

How to Negotiate Salary for Skilled Trades Jobs (Get What You're Worth)

Skilled trades workers leave thousands of dollars on the table every year because they don't negotiate. They accept the first offer. They assume the rate is fixed. They don't want to seem greedy or difficult.

January 6 Read more

How to Properly Use AI to Get a Skilled Trades Job (Without Getting Your Resume Deleted)

Use AI to improve your skilled trades resume without sounding like a robot. What employers hate about AI resumes and how to use it strategically to get hired.

December 30, 2025 Read more

How to Become a Welder in 2026: Training, Salary & Career Path

Learn how to become a welder in 2026. Complete guide to training programs, certifications, real salaries ($40K-$200K+), and job outlook. Start your career today.

December 23, 2025 Read more

How to Increase Your Salary as a Plumber

Learn how plumbers increase their salary from $50K to $100K+. Discover high-paying certifications, commercial specializations, and negotiation tactics that boost plumbing income by 50-100%.

December 16, 2025 Read more

How to Double Your Salary as an HVAC Technician

Learn how HVAC technicians are doubling their salaries to $90K-$120K+ with specialized certifications, smart negotiations, and strategic job placement. Discover high-paying HVAC opportunities today.

December 12, 2025 Read more

How to Get a Blue Collar Job in 2026: Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Looking to land a blue collar job in 2026? You're in the right place. Whether you're fresh out of high school, changing careers, or looking to break into the skilled trades, this guide provides the exact steps, strategies, and resources you need to get hired quickly in today's booming blue collar job market

December 5, 2025 Read more

Job search mistakes to avoid In 2026

Most job seekers fail to find work not because they lack skill—but because they make one common mistake. Learn what it is, how to fix it, and how we help blue-collar workers get hired faster with real opportunities that fit.

November 28, 2025 Read more

5 Interview Tips for Blue-Collar Jobs That Actually Get You Hired

You've got the skills. You've got the experience. Your résumé landed you the interview. Now comes the part that makes or breaks your chance at the job: the actual interview. For many blue-collar workers, interviews feel uncomfortable. You'd rather show what you can do than talk about it. But here's the reality — employers hire based on interviews. They need to know you can do the work, communicate

November 21, 2025 Read more

Resume Tips for Blue-Collar Jobs: How to Get Noticed by Employers in 2026

Build a trades resume that lands interviews. Proven strategies for HVAC technicians, electricians, plumbers, and construction workers. Includes ATS tips, formatting advice, and real examples that work.

November 7, 2025 Read more

AI Job Application Mistakes to Avoid in 2026: What Blue-Collar Workers Need to Know

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in 2026 — and job seekers are using it to write résumés, craft cover letters, and prepare for interviews. For blue-collar workers in HVAC, construction, plumbing, electrical, and other trades, AI can be a powerful tool to level up your job search. But here's the problem: most people are using AI the wrong way. At BCRecruits, we connect thousands of blue-collar

October 27, 2025 Read more

How to Use AI the Right Way to Land a Blue-Collar Job

AI can’t install a water heater, wire a building, or repair a chiller system. It can’t show up early, work overtime, or lead a crew. What it can do is help you show employers what you’re really capable of

October 17, 2025 Read more