How to Find Work As a Bricklayer
The amount of building that gets done often depends on the state of the economy. But no matter how the economy is doing, bricklayers still need to be able to get out there and make a living. With the right approach, a qualified bricklayer can insure a steady paycheck year round.
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Get the proper training before you start looking for work. Become an apprentice for an established bricklayer. While this may take 3 or 4 years to complete, you'll leave the experience with the qualifications for not just a job, but a career.
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Use the connections you made throughout your training to find a job. Tell the bricklayer you apprenticed under that you are looking for work. Even if he may not be able to employ you, there's a chance that the people he knows in the industry will.
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Join a union, such as the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. You can find information on job openings through the union that you wouldn't be able to access otherwise. Also, many jobs for bricklayers are only open to union members.
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Consider taking jobs that you might not otherwise take when the economy is going through a rough stretch. While you might feel that you are too qualified to do the grunt work on a job, you can also use it as an opportunity to show a future employer how hard a worker you are. Plus, you can make more connections while you're at it.
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Start your own company. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27 percent of brick and stone layers are self employed. While starting your own business puts you in control of your own career, be sure that you have the qualifications and the connections to take such a step. A failed business can be difficult to recover from.
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