| Searching for construction jobs in todays market. | | | | construction industry. Here is why: |
| Believe it or not, there are some construction jobs out | | | | Be aggressive- During good times, work comes to |
| there. It seems that those of us in the construction | | | | you. You rarely had to pursue jobs and you could see |
| industry are either unemployed ourselves, or know | | | | work 2 years out ahead. Let's face it, you got lazy. |
| many colleagues out of work. Although the job marlet | | | | Times have changed. Get out and pound the |
| looks bleak, there is still work if you are willing to do the | | | | pavement. Prepare a professional resume, business |
| following: | | | | cards, references, and brochures. Call past colleagues, |
| Be aggressive | | | | past employers, past clients and freinds. Drive around |
| Diversify | | | | and stop at every construction site and find out who |
| Lower your Fees | | | | you should talk to regarding a job. Find out even if the |
| Be better than anyone else | | | | person that you are talking to tells you that they are |
| Let me explain. I have survived many difficult times | | | | not hiring. Go over their head. Seek work outside of |
| over the past 30 years in the home building and | | | | the area that you would typically work. |