When I entered the trades at 18 my first job was framing houses. Getting a job as a laborer was as easy as walking up to a couple sites and asking. When the construction and remodeling industry is booming jobs are easy to come by. The economy that we are currently experiencing is a little different. As a newbie you can really face some disadvantages of getting hired over an experienced carpenter.  That doesn’t mean that there are not jobs available to younger guys. Some contractors prefer to train somebody who has not picked up any bad working habits. The other thing to consider is that Remodeling is hard on the body. Certain aspects are better handled by youthful labor. There will always be openings in the Remodeling Industry here is how to land one in today’s economy. 

When looking for a job in remodeling it is important to be as professional as possible. This does not mean calling the business directly and asking for a job. This is the most unprofessional way to approach employment. Although remodeling companies often do not advertise the need for employees, it does not mean they do not need the help. Presenting yourself as a potential employee can be done through the form of an email when presented the right information.

Creating a Resume has always been the first step when seeking any type of employment and the remodeling industry is no different. By providing a detailed description of your work experience you have a much better opportunity to be picked for a job. If you want consideration over other potential candidates you should also focus on maintaining a steady work history.  A guy that jumps around from one employer to the next is often a risk that many contractors are not willing to bet on. If you are seeking interior Remodeling work you will need to be able to pass a background check.

 The remodeling industry is filled with all types of people. Next to meeting somebody in person, providing a link to your facebook page, is a good way to show them who you are. You need to consider that you will likely be working inside the privacy of someone’s personal home.  It is important to maintain a clean appearance in which people feel safe with you working inside their home.

For those of you who have had some experience you can provide the employer with examples of your work. Taking pictures of all your completed projects is the best thing you can do. If you can work as a sub-contractor, General Contractors who otherwise may have been hiring could use you on a few small jobs. However, Liability & Workman’s Compensation Insurance is required in most states.