By Jeff Brown, Midwest Regional Manager

A job doesn’t come to you; you need to go to it. How do you maximize the chances of getting employed? How are you planning to find the electrician job you are looking for? Do you remember the last time you found the carpenter job that was a match to your skills? Do you do more job searching instead of more plumbing? The development of your trades career depends on the employment options you come across. Whether you are fresh out of school, or you simply want to make the next move in your career, take a look at the points below on how to find the right construction job.

Hunt with the Right Tools
Have you ever walked on the construction site without having with you the necessary tools to do your job? If you have, how long did it take you to finish that project? In order to be successful with your online job hunting, you need to search by using the appropriate tools. For example, if you’re looking for a carpenter job you need to use keywords that narrow your search down to your area of focus. General terms won’t give you the desired results. On the contrary, the more specific you get, the more specialized positions you are going to come across. If you want to boost your construction career, you need to find the right construction job that allows you to grow your construction skills.

Build a Resume
Let’s say that you are a plumber, and you just came across a plumber job that is a great fit for your skills. How do you maximize the chances of being invited for an interview? Do you simply fill out the online job application form and leave the rest to luck? If that’s the case, then you need to do more. Hiring managers and construction recruiters are looking for signs that you are the candidate they are looking for. In order to find the right construction job, you need to show your construction experience and highlight the value you bring to the table. Create a resume, and list all of your construction skills explaining how these relate to the position you are going for. Make it easy for your potential employer to understand why they have to choose you over other candidates.

Be Prepared
The last thing you want to happen during your job hunting is to find the right construction job, but discover that you are missing the qualifications to get it. Have you double checked your certifications to make sure that they are still valid, before applying for an electrician job? Do you have the required painting license, or will someone else get the job? You need to know the answers to these questions before you start your job search. Contractors are looking for tradespeople who are ready to hit the ground running, so make sure you are ready to walk on the jobsite the moment you are offered the job.

Put in Time
The more time you put in your job hunting, the more you are going to get out. If you don’t put some effort and time into your job search, don’t hope for much. This is a simple rule that applies to every industry, but many candidates forget. To find the right construction job, build a plan around how and when you are going to look for open positions and stick to it. For example, spend time on a daily basis going online and checking websites of contractors and construction staffing firms for openings that match your construction skills.  Engage on social media by joining construction related groups and grow your network of contacts. Remember that in order to see you construction career grow, you have to make smart decisions.

Work with the Hunters
The points mentioned above are some of the steps you can take to find the right construction job. Locating and landing the right employment opportunities has a positive impact on your construction career. This is why you need to be very constructive with your job search. In order to lay strong foundation for your professional growth, you need to turn to those who know how to match your construction skills with the right positions. Reach out to a construction staffing firm while you concentrate on what you do best: building. Let your construction recruiter be your career agent and introduce you to great opportunities that add to your professional experience and value.

Key Takeaways for Here’s to a Constructive Job Hunting:    
1.  Use keywords and specific terms during your online job search
2.  Create a resume that talks to your construction skills and experience
3.  Make sure your credentials are valid and up-to-date
4.  Devote time and energy into your job search
5.  Reach out to a construction staffing firm to find the right work opportunities

About TradeSource
Founded in 1993, TradeSource is a construction labor solutions firm focused on delivering labor solutions to contractors throughout the United States. By supplying skilled tradespeople – where and when they’re needed – we help contractors grow their companies, without the associated costs and hassles of full-time hires. Likewise, we match qualified employees with rewarding and well-paying job opportunities in the construction industry. www.tradesource.com