Learning a trade is one of the most forward-thinking career decisions a young person could make. Apart from giving you a strong and stable entry into an industry, trades teach valuable, transferrable skills that can help individuals stay employed even during economic downturns.
But how do you know you’re making the right choice in a trade? At Successful Resumes, we provide up-to-the-minute career advice for tradespeople at every stage of their careers so that their next career move is a smarter one. We’ve put together this short article, rounding up a few crucial tips for aspiring apprentices, so they can start on the right foot.
Looking for jobs in the right places
Unless you’re dedicated to a particular trade, we encourage our applicants to look at the job market in their local area. There are many parts of the country where the role you’re looking for may simply not exist or more importantly, roles you might not have considered are in high demand.
Recent labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has both manufacturing and construction in the top ten fastest growing industries in the country. If you haven’t already, it’s well worth considering if you would enjoy a career in roles as diverse as carpentry, boiler making, welding or bricklaying.
Building a diverse skill-set
It’s also important to think about which trade is going to offer you the most flexible and versatile skills. Some industries are more at risk of disruption from technology than others, so consider where you could take your skills in the future as technology continues to impact our world is crucial.
Polishing your application
If you’re a young applicant, recruiters are unlikely to expect extensive industry experience. The focus will be on the right attitude and relevant study or extracurricular experience. Recruiters and employers are going to want to see that you’re ready and capable of learning and that you have a strong work ethic. If you’ve studied any relevant topics in school, highlighting them not only shows that you have some understanding of the job requirements, but that you have had a lasting interest in the industry.
At Successful Resumes, we want to support you. Start a conversation with our team and find out how we can make your next job application your best yet.
