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A word from our founder

Fraser Patterson
Founder & CEO · Skillit

We’ve been thinking about skilled work all wrong.

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Hot markets

Contractors in Georgia, Colorado, and Texas are actively hiring

Contractors in Georgia, Colorado, and Texas are actively hiring carpenters and heavy equipment operators right now. If you have experience in either of those areas, and are open to relocating or already based in these regions, now would be a great time to take the chance and put your name in front of employers looking to hire.

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  • New notable projects: Add any big or standout jobs you've worked on since you last logged in. It helps employers see exactly what you're capable of.
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Employers searching for talent on Skillit can now see a Recommended badge next to candidates who are a strong match for what they’re looking for based on your skills, experience, and how up-to-date your profile is.

What this means for you: You just got more visible to employers.

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