It goes without saying that times are pretty hard right now in every area of the economy. Although we are starting to see things return to pre-crash levels, construction is still down overall and this has meant that many scaffolders are left fighting over fewer jobs and competition is very fierce. There are a few things you can do to improve your chances though.
Make sure your CV is up-to-date.
If you are trying to get jobs in scaffolding then you must ensure that you represent yourself well on your CV. Make sure to highlight all of your previous experiences, and particularly emphasise if you have had any supervisory or management experience as this will put you ahead of the pack. Mention technical terms to show your knowledge and awareness of different techniques and approaches.
Send your CV to construction recruitment agencies.
If you get to know recruitment agents on a friendly level and show that you are an approachable and confident person then they will be sure to keep you in mind when scaffolding vacancies arrive.
Send your CV to scaffolding companies.
You can also try sending your CV directly to scaffolding companies in your local area. You can find a growing directory of scaffolding companies on the www.scaffoldingsite.co.uk website. Make sure to call them after a few days to chase up your application and use the opportunity to show your friendly side over the phone and get to know your potential employer.
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