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Browse through our collection of articles and helpful advice, direct from the office of DAVRON to aid in your job search, find helpful interview advice, and employment retention topics.

Regional Variations in U.S. Job Openings: Why the South Is Surging While the West Slows

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As the U.S. economy continues to evolve post-pandemic, job market conditions are becoming increasingly region-specific. According to the most recent labor market data, the South saw the largest increase in job openings, followed by modest gains in the Midwest and Northeast. In contrast, the West experienced a decline, raising questions… Read More »Regional Variations in U.S. Job Openings: Why the South Is Surging While the West Slows

California Expands Anti-Discrimination Regulations to Cover AI in Hiring: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Effective October 1, 2025, California will enforce new anti-discrimination regulations targeting the use of AI and automated technologies in employment decisions. This marks a significant shift in how businesses across the state must approach recruitment, screening, interviewing, and employee evaluation processes—especially if they use AI or software-assisted tools. What’s Changing:… Read More »California Expands Anti-Discrimination Regulations to Cover AI in Hiring: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

Where the Jobs Are (and Aren’t) in America: May 2025 Unemployment Report by State and City

We break it down and make it easy to explore the May 2025 U.S. unemployment trends by state and city. Find out which areas have the highest and lowest jobless rates and what’s driving these labor market changes in cities like Sioux Falls, El Centro, and more. 📊 May 2025… Read More »Where the Jobs Are (and Aren’t) in America: May 2025 Unemployment Report by State and City

The Science of Goal Setting: How Goals Drive Brain & Behavior

By David Coreen, Founder of DAVRON – National Leader in Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Staffing This article is backed by peer-reviewed studies, academic research, and neuroscience—not opinion. Every insight is grounded in published science from leading universities and psychologists. 1. Why Goals Work: The Psychological and Neural Foundation 🔹 Motivation… Read More »The Science of Goal Setting: How Goals Drive Brain & Behavior

AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs: Navigating the New Landscape

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The New Reality for Early-Career Professionals Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a defining force in the modern workforce. While AI brings efficiency, innovation, and cost savings, it also brings change—particularly for entry-level job seekers. In 2025, roles traditionally considered “safe starting points”—such as customer service, IT support,… Read More »AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs: Navigating the New Landscape

Private Sector Employment Decline: Understanding the First Job Losses Since 2023

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A Surprising Turn for the Labor Market After nearly two years of steady job growth, the U.S. labor market faced a jarring setback in June 2025, with the private sector unexpectedly shedding 33,000 jobs, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. This marks the first monthly decline in private… Read More »Private Sector Employment Decline: Understanding the First Job Losses Since 2023

More Women Are Joining the Trades: A Rising Trend in Blue-Collar Employment

For decades, blue-collar and skilled trades careers were considered male-dominated fields. But that’s changing—fast. A growing number of women are entering professions like construction, electrical work, plumbing, and manufacturing, redefining the traditional image of the American tradesperson. As a specialized staffing firm serving construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors, DAVRON has… Read More »More Women Are Joining the Trades: A Rising Trend in Blue-Collar Employment

Why Are So Many College Graduates Unemployed in 2025? A Reversal of Expectations

For decades, the assumption was simple: go to college, earn a degree, and your chances of getting a good job improve. But recent labor statistics challenge that expectation. In 2025, recent college graduates are facing higher unemployment rates than the general U.S. population—a reversal not only of logic but of… Read More »Why Are So Many College Graduates Unemployed in 2025? A Reversal of Expectations

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Reshape the U.S. Labor Market

The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is making waves across the U.S. economy. As one of the most comprehensive legislative packages in recent years, the bill introduces bold tax reforms, changes to social programs, and immigration enforcement measures—each with wide-ranging implications for employers, employees, and the broader… Read More »How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Could Reshape the U.S. Labor Market

The Shift from Degrees to Skills: Why Employers Are Prioritizing Competency Over Credentials

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Rethinking What Makes a Candidate Qualified In 2025, the traditional four-year degree is no longer the golden ticket it once was. While higher education still plays a vital role in many fields, employers across industries are increasingly prioritizing skills, experience, and demonstrable capabilities over academic credentials alone. This shift—often called… Read More »The Shift from Degrees to Skills: Why Employers Are Prioritizing Competency Over Credentials

The Dos and Don’ts of Posting on LinkedIn During Your Job Search

Be Candid Without Burning Bridges: A Guide for Professionals Between Roles LinkedIn is an incredible platform for job seekers—but it’s also a public stage. Many unemployed professionals turn to LinkedIn to share frustrations about hiring processes. Often, those concerns are legitimate—delayed communication, unclear job descriptions, ghosting, and more. However, the… Read More »The Dos and Don’ts of Posting on LinkedIn During Your Job Search

Upskilling & Reskilling in 2025: Navigating the Future of Work in a Shifting Job Market

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The Evolving Workforce Landscape As we navigate through 2025, the job market is undergoing a profound transformation driven by automation, AI adoption, green economy initiatives, and shifting demographic trends. Roles once considered stable are evolving—or disappearing—while new career paths are emerging faster than many workers can adapt. In this environment,… Read More »Upskilling & Reskilling in 2025: Navigating the Future of Work in a Shifting Job Market

A Blow to Blue Collar America: What the Potential Job Corps Shutdown Could Mean for the Skilled Labor Crisis

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America’s Blue-Collar Backbone at Risk As the U.S. continues to grapple with a persistent shortage of skilled labor, new concerns are emerging around the potential shutdown or defunding of the Job Corps program—a long-standing federal workforce training initiative aimed at preparing young Americans for careers in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and… Read More »A Blow to Blue Collar America: What the Potential Job Corps Shutdown Could Mean for the Skilled Labor Crisis

DAVRON’s Annual School Supply Drive Supporting Christian Social Services of Lutz & Land O’ Lakes, Inc.

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At DAVRON, we believe in giving back to our community—and what better way than to help local students start the 2025–2026 school year with the tools they need to succeed? We’re proud to announce our 6th Annual School Supply Drive benefiting the Backpacks for Kids program at Christian Social Services… Read More »DAVRON’s Annual School Supply Drive Supporting Christian Social Services of Lutz & Land O’ Lakes, Inc.

Infrastructure Developments in Alaska: Engineering Challenges and Environmental Considerations

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Alaska’s Strategic Opening to Energy Development In 2020, the Trump administration moved to dramatically expand access to natural resources in Alaska by opening millions of acres of federal land to oil drilling and mining. Chief among these lands were the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska… Read More »Infrastructure Developments in Alaska: Engineering Challenges and Environmental Considerations

Should We Be Worried About AI in 2027? Unpacking the AI 2027 Scenario’s Most Alarming Risks

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The “AI 2027” scenario, published by the AI Futures Project, paints a vivid and unsettling picture of artificial intelligence’s trajectory over the next two years. Authored by experts like Daniel Kokotajlo, a former OpenAI researcher, and Eli Lifland, a top forecaster, the scenario predicts that by 2027, AI could achieve… Read More »Should We Be Worried About AI in 2027? Unpacking the AI 2027 Scenario’s Most Alarming Risks

Navigating the Talent Shortage for Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineers in the Wake of Natural Disasters

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Recent tornado outbreaks across the Central U.S. have left communities grappling with widespread destruction, from flattened neighborhoods to damaged infrastructure. The devastating storms of May 2025, which claimed 27 lives and caused over $1.2 billion in damages, underscore the urgent need for skilled engineers to lead disaster response and infrastructure… Read More »Navigating the Talent Shortage for Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineers in the Wake of Natural Disasters

The Big Winners and Big Losers of the One Big Beautiful Bill: Impact on Employment and Beyond

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On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), a sweeping tax and spending package championed by President Donald Trump. This 1,116-page legislation extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), introduces new tax incentives, and imposes significant cuts to… Read More »The Big Winners and Big Losers of the One Big Beautiful Bill: Impact on Employment and Beyond

AI – Friend or Foe to Architects?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board—and architecture is no exception. As architectural firms explore machine learning, generative design, and automation tools, professionals in the industry are left wondering: Is AI a friend or foe to architects? Will it replace registered architects and architectural designers, or will it… Read More »AI – Friend or Foe to Architects?

2025 Hiring Trends in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture: What Employers and Job Seekers Need to Know About Salaries, Remote Work, and Demand Cycles

The labor market in 2025 is shaping up to be one of transformation across construction, engineering, and architecture. Shifts in compensation, work flexibility, and hiring demand reflect both technological evolution and the industry’s response to economic and demographic pressures. At DAVRON, we’ve tracked thousands of roles across these sectors and… Read More »2025 Hiring Trends in Construction, Engineering, and Architecture: What Employers and Job Seekers Need to Know About Salaries, Remote Work, and Demand Cycles