How To Get A New Job During The Credit Crunch

The numbers of people out of work is quite simply frightening, depending on where you get your information from some commentators i hear are predicting around 3 million people out of work before end of 2009, this would mean about 1 in 10 of Britain's working population unemployed! It sounds inevitable and only a matter of time before these unprecedented numbers are realised. However, this is no time to wait in anticipation of the inevitable, the future might be uncertain, but you can shape the future or in the least take several steps towards gaining re-employment.

Firstly, a few facts about the UK's construction sector:

• It is the 2nd largest industry within the European Union
  
• Employs more than 2 million people in Britain
• Provides exports of more than £7 Billion pounds
• Composed of mainly contractors, consultants, building materials and manufacturers
• Mainly full of small to medium size companies with relatively small number of large companies
• Involved in areas such as - architecture, residential and commerical buildings, building services, bridges, dams, roads, rail, regeneration and tunnels to name but a few..

Of note for this article is the last bullet point which describes the diverse business of construction. With certain parts of the industry at almost a standstill this is a time to review your varying skill-sets and consider where you can meet the current market needs.

So you need to be more flexible in terms of issues of remuneration, travel and also consideration for contracting or freelance work. Also, take a look at the public sector, there are establishments such as schools, hospitals and local authorities who will value highly experienced and multi skilled professionals.

As discussed previously, the competition for jobs is even more fierce and so re-marketing or re-branding yourself as a specialist with a broad set of relative experience and skills one which is transferable and pertinent in today's turbulent market is more than likely to be key in separating you from the crowd.

For further advise on your CV or job hunting search please feel free to contact us on 020 8605 2800 and ask to speak with a consultant.

Regards

Femi Yusoof

Capital Engineering Personnel

020 8605 2800

Beat The Credit Crunch By Taking Advantage of Govt Funded FREE Training

With more than 2 million people anticipated being out of work by end of 2009, the job marketplace has got even more competitive with around 20 applications for 1 job, this is certainly a client's market. As a way of offsetting the unprecedented levels of redundancies the government is providing funding for training.

This is an opportunity to stay active and up-to-date with the latest developments and techniques, i still personally feel the government can do more for people seeking employment and a recent article in the guardian concured as it reported that the UK showed the lowest confidence out of all the leading world economies. Nonetheless, there is help out there and training is a start.

Capital Training, sister company to Capital Engineering Personnel and part of the Capital Group offers access to training, in some cases FREE depending on your eligibility. For further details feel free to contact us on 020 8605 2800.

There are also benefits for businesses taking part with certain schemes offering financial incentives. As an individual, you are likely to be more competitive when being considered for a position if you remain active, either you freelance on a short term basis or go on a training course that is relevant to your industry. This is more likely to open doors of opportunity than close them

Over the next few days we will be listing some of our training courses on this forum.

Regards

Femi

Femi Yusoof BEng, MIET Business Development Consultant - Professional & Technical Services
Capital Engineering
T: +44 (0)20 8605 2800 F: +44 (0)20 8946 3899
E: fyusoof@cap-recruit.co.uk
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Kind Regards
Femi Yusoof
(020) 8605 2800

Capital Engineering Personnel Ltd, part of the Capital Group -
International recruitment and training company with specialisms in aviation, building services, construction, engineering, rail & medical.