5 Telltale Signs you are in the Right Construction Job

Finding the right job can be tricky. There are many factors to consider when accepting a position in any company - from company culture to the job description and the development opportunities to name but a few.

A good recruitment consultant can help to point you in the right direction when you’re searching for your perfect job, but here are 5 telltale signs you’ve found the right job for you. 

You enjoy it 

This might sound like a relatively obvious point - but you wouldn’t believe how many people forget that their enjoyment is an important factor with finding the right job. For many, the ‘Sunday night dread’ where you begin to feel anxious about the week to come is a normality - and when the bad days outweigh the good, you’re perpetually stressed, it might be a sign that you’ve not quite found the right job for you. 

It’s natural to have good and bad days at work, and no one has a great day every day - but the overwhelming majority of your days at work should be positive, fulfilling and exciting. That’s a sure sign you’re in a perfect position!

You find it challenging 

The right job for you will challenge you - and this is incredibly important. While you want to choose a job role that comfortably aligns with your skillset and allows you to use your expertise, you don’t want to work in an environment that encourages you to be complacent and settle, without being positively challenged. 

You learn new things

As well as finding your job challenging in a positive way, the right job will also present you with plenty of opportunities to learn new things. Whether that’s through internal or external training, upskilling through courses or certifications, or by practical learning from other members of the team, you should find yourself expanding your skillset and capacity on a regular basis in the right job for you. This still applies for senior positions - the right job will always enable you to upskill yourself, even when you’ve reached a notable position within your chosen company!

You can visualise your career path 

A positive and stimulating work experience will provide you with a clear path to aim for with regards to your career progression. 

There should be consistent milestones for you to aim for when it comes to progression, with clear goals that will keep you focused and inspired during your day to day working life.

Whether you’d like to be a manager, in a senior position within the company or simply upskilled to achieve your progression, the right job for you should offer you a clear career path which you believe is achievable as you grow and develop within the company. 

You are supported 

Support from your management team should be paramount within the right job role. You should consistently receive feedback on your performance, both constructive and positive, as well as opportunities to honestly voice your opinion in a supported environment. 

If your job ticks these 5 boxes - it’s likely you’ve found a fantastic opportunity and will enjoy a long and prosperous career. If you’re not quite sure about your position at work, why not get in touch with us to see what your career options are?