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KINDERGARTEN: THE 5 BASIC RULES

By Brenna Frania If the company’s rule is no tobacco on any company properties
Human Resource Generalist or jobsites, then do not do it. It is just that simple. Nothing
CIANBRO gets you a detention faster than not following the rules.

3. Follow Directions (ie: from the recruiter or the
supervisor)
Greetings! As a first-time This is a no-brainer, but nothing puts you on someone’s
contributor to The World of detention list faster than having to tell, re-tell, and then tell
Welding, I thought long and you the directions again! If a recruiter sends you directions
hard about what I could write for the interview, read them! You are not going to give a good
about that could resonate with first impression if you get lost and are late to the interview/
potential readers. Then it hit weld test because you did not bother to read the directions you
me: the message I tell students were given. Same goes for if you arrive ill-prepared for the
and new team members to coach job site. Check, double check, and triple check that you have
them to be successful in their what you need for the interview or for your first day on the job.
careers with CIANBRO - all
you need to know, is what you 4. Be in your seat when the bell rings (ie: Show up every
learned in kindergarten®. time, on time)
Enough said. If you want the job bad enough, you will be
The construction trades – including welders - have incredible early. For the interview, wait in your vehicle, get a coffee,
skills, knowledge, and determination to excel in their field. I wait outside the jobsite or building, ANYTHING…until 10-
have had the privilege to meet many up-and-coming as well 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Nothing irritates
as seasoned tradesmen/women and have seen many succeed a recruiter more than you sitting in their lobby for 2 hours
over the years. Unfortunately, I have also seen many of these before their interview/weld test time. And, nothing irritates a
highly competent, highly skilled people get off on the wrong new supervisor more than a tardy new team member on their
foot. jobsite.

I will share with you some insight: Employees are rarely 5. Follow the Golden Rule (ie: treat others the way you
unsuccessful because of a lack in skills or qualifications. When want to be treated).
it comes to looking for a job, interviewing for a job, or doing The best rule we learned in kindergarten, or as a matter of fact,
the job, it all comes down to the 5 basic rules you learned in EVER. Treat the recruiter with respect; treat the supervisor
kindergarten: with respect; treat your team mates with respect. You will earn

it in return. Oh…and leave that bad “Oscar the Grouch®”
1. Tell the truth attitude at home.
2. Follow the classroom rules
3. Follow directions In conclusion, you know what you should do. Put forth that
4. Be in your seat when the bell rings extra bit of effort – it really will pay off!
5. Follow the Golden Rule
REFERENCES
1. Tell the Truth (ie: on your application and resume too!) 1. “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” by Robert
This means tell the truth on your resume, in your phone Fulghum
2. “Oscar the Grouch” © Sesame Street.
interview, and in-person interview. If you cannot pass the
weld test, do not say you can! You will only get off on the Brenna Frania is the Human Resources Generalist for Cianbro’s Mid-Atlantic
wrong foot with the company and recruiter. Getting off on the Region. Brenna has been with Cianbro for over four years, and earned her Master’s in
Business Administration with a focus in International Business from the University of
wrong foot never gets you in good graces with the recruiter or Baltimore. She is based in Baltimore, Maryland and hires both salary and hourly team
supervisor… and does not leave any room for do-overs. members throughout the region including: Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Cianbro is
a heavy civil and industrial general contractor, ranked #88 in the nation. Cianbro
2. Follow the Rules of the Classroom (ie: jobsite rules and boasts a Fabrication & Coating Division as well as a Top 100 East Coast
company policies) Equipment Group. To see current job openings or apply, go to:
CIANBRO.COM / CAREERS.
If the company’s rule is to wear your personal protective
equipment (PPE) at all times, then wear your PPE at all times! Comments and questions for Brenna may be directed to Marty.Baker@welding.
org or 937.332-5603.

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