“it's still to this day one of the things that i look at in a resume”

Name: it's still to this day one of the things that i look at in a resume
Description: Strong stand-alone hiring philosophy: something outside your trade done at a high level beats the trade itself — 'the physical experience of construction can be taught.' High niche credibility.

— Cory Bell · Lindsay Construction Limited

Strong stand-alone hiring philosophy: something outside your trade done at a high level beats the trade itself — 'the physical experience of construction can be taught.' High niche credibility.

Full episode at 11:02 How Lindsay Construction Grew 7x Without Losing Control — Cory Bell & Devin Hartnell ▸

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THE LESSON THIS CLIP CARRIES

When hiring, prioritise intangible character traits — work ethic, teamwork, communication, commitment — over technical knowledge, because the trade can be taught but character cannot.

“the physical experience of construction can be taught; it's all of those other intangible characteristics that will define who the highest performers are”

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THE CHAPTER IT LIVES IN

Devin's Journey: Hockey Scholarship to COO

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SOURCE: 11:02 of How Lindsay Construction Grew 7x Without Losing Control — Cory Bell & Devin Hartnell