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Work in construction - where is the shortage of workers?

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Work in construction. Norway is a country where the demand for workers in this space is really huge. In the construction industry, some jobs are scarce, and employers often have problems with finding a suitably qualified employee. What it comes from? One of the reasons is the lack of qualifications in this area among Norwegians, which is why Poles who have a trade in their hands are very much appreciated. Find out which construction professions are most in demand among employers in 2019.

The professions in the construction industry are among the most underprivileged

Construction professions are among the most scarce professions. What it comes from? There are several reasons for this phenomenon. They perform in construction professions difficult conditions, and the number of accidents at work is much higher than in other professions. Additionally to construction work requires great physical strength, good health and readiness for long hours of hard, physical work. Taking up work in construction related professions is often associated with obtaining qualifications and taking expensive and time-consuming courses. It is therefore not surprising that specialists in construction industry there is a shortage and employers are literally looking for the right employee. The second thing is that, contrary to appearances there is a shortage of workers, real specialists.

What find a job in construction?

Work in construction. Which construction jobs are in greatest demand?

In construction professions, employers will primarily look for:

  • pavers
  • concrete mixers and fixers
  • bricklayers and plasterers
  • carpenters and carpenters
  • construction installation fitters
  • construction workers
  • roofers and tinsmiths
  • construction workers

Work in construction. For many years, carpenters and construction carpenters, sheet metal workers and construction roofers have been on the list of shortage professions. There has been a shortage of them lately car drivers trucks. It is worth transforming into one of the scarce construction professions, because employers are willing to employ specialists with appropriate training, and the remuneration is often very attractive.

What are the causes of a deficit in construction occupations?

No specific education? This as well. However, a bigger problem is the lack of necessary experience - there are many courses, and we often simply do not want to finish them. This is a big mistake. Although the courses are time-consuming and require investment from the future employee, they give him/her qualifications that increase his/her qualifications in the profession and cause him/her to have greater chances to get a job.

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