Reports released in February 2011 showed that the UK’s construction industry just might be making a comeback. While there may not be many companies actively hiring, employee cutbacks have ceased, and the sun just might be coming back out for construction professionals. As a bricklayer, now is a better time than ever to work your way up to your Bricklaying level 3 NVQ; jobs are going to become available and only the best will be called to fill them.
A Little Optimism Means Good News for Those with an NVQ
According to monthly reports released by Markit/CIPS (an economic index) January was a good month for economic activity. A significant decline that had taken place last year is attributed to the cold winter weather and heavy snow. With that clearing up, optimism in the industry as a whole is at an all time high and companies are expecting the index to keep going up from here. Employees were being cut from companies left and right and subcontractors were being used instead; you personally may have been affected by this and suddenly found yourself without a job.
Reports are showing now that the use of subcontractors has decreased and not only have companies stopped cutting back their employees, some have even started hiring again. As a professional bricklayer, you really have to consider what this means for you. Obviously the companies that are hiring are in need of additional help, but they are still working within a very tight budget. This should tell you that they do not have the funds required to provide training and constant supervision—they are going to need the most experienced bricklayers who possess an NVQ and can start working right away with minimal direction.
Act Now: Get Your Level 3 Bricklaying NVQ
This is why now is the time to get your Level 3 Bricklaying NVQ; you will need more than just your word to convince employers that you are the best candidate for any job openings that they have. Any NVQ shows an employer that you are competent in skill and efficiency and that you will not cause more harm than good to their company. A Level 3 Bricklaying NVQ proves even more; it is solid proof that you are truly a cut above the rest and will be an incredible asset to their workforce.
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