How to Impress Your Boss on a Construction Site

The world of construction is certainly an industry requiring copious levels of resilience, along with a patient yet adaptable mindset to carrying daily duties. While the average city worker may not realise this, but working on a construction site requires serious time and operational management skills. And that is regardless of being a manager or labourer. And another thing many people don't know about the construction industry is the opportunities for career progression. Of course, the first step for any construction worker to take in achieving career progression is to make a positive impression with your boss. Being in the good books with managers and bosses can lead to many perks, as well as increased comfort in terms of working environments. So, how do we impress our construction bosses? This blog post shares 3 important tips to keep in mind:

1. Be on Time

Punctuality is extremely important, especially on a construction site. No boss likes to see an employee come to work late — time is money after all. So without sounding like your least-favourite secondary school teacher, being on time is just as important in your work related activities as your other ventures in life. As an employer, seeing your employee come in 5 minutes before the start of their shift is certainly an excellent way to make a good impression. Not only do you reassure and confirm your commitment to your employer, but you also open up the possibility getting ahead of schedule. Learn to appreciate the value of time, and I can guarantee you will progress in this industry.

2. Take Initiative to Prove Your Skill

We see an increasing number of young people choosing to work in the construction sector due to the allured 'laid back' attitude they have seen on social media. Having this sort of assumption will not go down well with your boss. And to make matters even worse, failing to show your competencies in your role could leave you out of a job. So use your initiative to demonstrate what you can do best. If you're working as labourer, you'll be doing a variety of jobs and be exposed to different skills. The best way to progress in the construction industry is to specialised in a particular skill. There are many different trades within the construction sector to choose from. Here are some trades that you can consider:
  • Joiner/Carpenter
  • Plasterer
  • Bricklayer
  • Stonemason

3. Work Outside of Your Scope and Comfort Zone

As a skilled professional working on a construction site, being adaptable and multi-skilled is often expected of you. The industry is well-known to be an advocate of 'Jack of all trades' type, purely due to the financial and time efficient perks as an individual. When working on a project with your team, take initiative to help out in other aspects of preparation or execution. While acting out of your usual comfort zone, you are practically providing yourself with free training with the autonomous improvement of the skill at hand, as well as putting yourself in a good light with your fellow workers and your boss too.

4. Getting A CSCS Card

Having the appropriate CSCS card can prove your knowledge and skills of working on a construction site. Typical qualities include: •Level of Competence •Health and Safety Protocol Knowledge •Management Skills •Time Management •General Competence Not only will the verification of your competence of the above qualities provide your construction boss with re-assurance, but it willl give you a solid benchmark of where you are currently based skill-wise. Being part of the CSCS scheme is a brilliant way to set personal targets for improvement, often providing a fresh gateway to move up the construction ladder as a skilled professional. All in all, a general conscious awareness of one's own resourcefulness can make or break a construction career of any level. Similarly to other industries, respect your coworkers by being on time, take initiative to help out in areas outside of your task zone and dare to improve.

How The Learning Station Can Help You?

The Learning Station has helped many individuals from the North London area get their CSCS card. We can help you get your green CSCS labourer card within one week. For more info, please get in touch. Featured image: Pexels
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