Labour jobs can be a lot of fun and great exercise. However, if you don't have experience in that industry, you may be wondering how to get a job. There are lots of ways to get started. Take a look at these tips.
1. Build a Skills-Based CV
Whether you are in the building trades or any other industry, if you don't have work experience, you should make a skills-based CV. This type of CV highlights your skills in the same way that a traditional CV highlights past work experiences.
For instance, you may list something like "able to pour concrete". Then below that, you may describe experiences you've had performing concrete or a brief description of how you tackle that job. If you've done a lot of DIY work in the past, a picture-based portfolio may also be something to consider.
2. Consider Volunteering
Of course, creating a skills-based CV is easier if you've had some time labouring. To fill up your CV and hone your skills, consider doing some volunteering. Organisations such as Habitat for Humanity build homes for low-income people, and these groups frequently accept volunteers to do tasks ranging from roofing, to landscaping, to framing, and everything in between.
If you volunteer for enough organisations, you may even want to change your CV to one that lists volunteer experiences. This is also a great way to get recommendations.
3. Take a Course
To boost your skills and experience, you may also want to consider taking a course. There are a wide range of labour and building-related courses offering all kinds of skills at all kinds of levels. If you just want the basics, consider signing up for a certificate in construction and building — that doesn't take too much time but gives you a foundation for this type of career.
If you want to rise to the ranks of management, you may want to start a bachelor of construction management and then proceed to an advanced level degree such as master of design or post-graduate building surveying.
4. Contact a Labour Hire Company
Looking for a job, regardless of your level of experience, can be challenging, but a professional can help. So that you don't have to wade through countless job boards, consider contacting a labour hire company. These professionals have contacts with multiple companies in the labour industry, and even if you're a novice, they can often find a company that is willing to take you on.
