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TRAINING WILL INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING THAT JOB

I have been perusing the job market recently. Not for myself but as research to determine what employers are looking for when recruiting new members of staff.

Clearly, during a recession employers are not recruiting as much as in the good times but there are still jobs out there to be found.

The present coalition government have today announced that they are to press ahead with cuts totalling 6 billion pounds. Many of these cuts will be in the form of jobs at the front line in the public sector. This may well jeopardise the recovery as it will throw more people on to the dole and claiming benefit. Its not good news for anyone seeking work either as for them it means more and more competition for every single job advertised.

Of course, there will always be opportunities for self employed people to diversify but what of the average man or woman seeking permanent employment?

Well, it’s bad but not disastrous if you have training in a specific area. One thing to check into is government legislation in health and safety leading to jobs which used to be done by labourers but now require specialist training. For example, in 2005 the government introduced the work at height regulations. This had and still does have a massive impact across all industries. I have looked at blogs and forums for the plumbing, electrical, plastering, stage lighting and general building industries. One thing which crops up time and again is Pasma training. For example, a chap looking for an electricians mate in West Yorkshire on a forum was insisting that whoever got the job must have the aforementioned qualification. Why? Well, working at height still remains the biggest risk in construction activities. 25% of all deaths and many more serious injuries occur as a result as a fall from height. Insurance premiums are on the rise for companies who flout their responsibilities in respect of health and safety, particularly in dangerous activities.

So, the message is – get yourself trained and get on the blogs and forums where it still seems that there is a demand for well trained, competent workers.

One other thing to say is that there is funding available through Job Centre Plus for anyone who is out of work and seeking training. Many employers are prepared to take people on if they can provide evidence of appropriate qualifications.

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