--- title: Careers Blog | professional development description: professional development | Everything you need to know about landing and helping others find their dream job in any industry. --- [604-444-3732](tel:604-444-3732)[![About](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/hubfs/Universal%20Group%20July2017/mail.png)](mailto:info@theuniversalgroup.ca) [![theuniversalgroup.png](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-2.png?width=162&height=43&name=Untitled-2.png "theuniversalgroup.png")](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/) - [SERVICES](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/our-services/) - [Flagging and Traffic Control](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/flagging-traffic-management/) - [Traffic Management Plans](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/traffic-management-plans/) - [Traffic Equipment Rentals](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/traffic-equipment-rentals/) - [Landscaping](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/universal-landscaping/) - [Health and Safety](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/health-safety/) - [Temporary Labour](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/m3-personnel/) - [Hospitality Staffing](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/hospitality-staffing/) - [Demolition](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/ourservice/universal-demolition/) - [TRAINING](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/training-programs/) - [CAREERS](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/careers/) - [ABOUT](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/about-us/) - [Testimonials](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/testimonials/) - [BLOG](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/contact-us/) - [Get a Quote](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/get-a-quote) - [Write a Review](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/write-a-review) # Careers Blog ## [From TCP to Training Supervisor: Building a Career the Universal Way](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/from-tcp-to-training-supervisor-building-a-career-the-universal-way) Posted by [The Universal Group](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/author/the-universal-group) on Jan 10, 2020 9:00:00 AM [![](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/hubfs/hard%20hats.jpg)](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/from-tcp-to-training-supervisor-building-a-career-the-universal-way) Brittni was working in retail in 2012 when a friend who worked in construction suggested she consider getting her Traffic Control Person (TCP) ticket. She didn’t know much about the traffic industry at the time but working as a flagger pays well so she thought she should give it a try. She signed up for the [TCP course](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/training-programs/), passed her assessment, and became a certified traffic control person  all within a week. [Read More](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/from-tcp-to-training-supervisor-building-a-career-the-universal-way) Topics: [professional development](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/professional-development), [flagging](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/flagging), [traffic management](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/traffic-management), [career](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/career), [jobs](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/jobs) ## [How do I become a... (TCP, LCT, Field Supervisor)](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/how-do-i-become-a...-tcp-lct-field-supervisor) Posted by [The Universal Group](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/author/the-universal-group) on May 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM [![](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/hubfs/160720_Cossette_Universal_Flagging-0296.jpg)](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/how-do-i-become-a...-tcp-lct-field-supervisor) Wondering how to start a career in traffic control? We’ve laid it out in simple steps from becoming a certified Traffic Control Person (TCP), to working as a Lane Closure Technician (LCT), to becoming a Field Supervisor. Simply start at step one and the rest will follow! [Read More](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/how-do-i-become-a...-tcp-lct-field-supervisor) Topics: [professional development](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/professional-development), [flagging](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/flagging), [traffic management](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/traffic-management), [career](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/career), [jobs](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/jobs) ## [6 Ways to Nail Your Construction Interviews](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/6-ways-to-nail-your-construction-interviews) Posted by [The Universal Group](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/author/the-universal-group) on Mar 9, 2018 12:14:10 PM [![](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/hubfs/AdobeStock_143838891.jpeg)](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/6-ways-to-nail-your-construction-interviews) Congratulations! It’s not every day that you receive a phone call for a job interview, especially at the construction company you’ve wanted to work at for some time. [Read More](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/6-ways-to-nail-your-construction-interviews) Topics: [professional development](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/professional-development), [career](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/career), [jobs](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/jobs) ## [7 Most Common Construction Interview Questions and How to Answer Them](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/7-most-common-construction-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them) Posted by [The Universal Group](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/author/the-universal-group) on Feb 6, 2018 9:03:56 PM [![](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/hubfs/construction-worker-safety-gear_925x.jpg)](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/7-most-common-construction-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them) You’ve been searching for a job on one of the many search engines out there, and finally you get that phone call. Your ideal employer wants to bring you in for an interview to see if you hold up to your resume. **[(If you need help making your application stand out, check out our other blog).](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/5-tips-to-make-your-construction-job-application-stand-out)** Here are 7 of the top construction interview questions for construction and trades jobs. We’ve also come up with some quick tips to help you answer them and ace your next job interview: [Read More](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/7-most-common-construction-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them) Topics: [professional development](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/professional-development), [career](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/career), [jobs](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/topic/jobs) [All posts](https://info.theuniversalgroup.ca/blog/all) ### Find out more about careers: ### Recent Post ## OTHER UNIVERSAL GROUP BLOGS - Traffic Blog ![](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/logobg4.png) - Supply Blog ![](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/logobg3.png) - Safety Blog ![](https://www.theuniversalgroup.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/logobg5.png) ## Something Powerful ### Tell The Reader More The headline and subheader tells us what you're offering, and the form header closes the deal. 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