I know that's a weird question. But I want to get my foot in the door of anything what has to do with contractors. Can I start with applying for an office/secretary job or something? Cause I have a lot of experience with customer service/office. But I don't know if they'll think I'm crazy or something because they don't need someone like that. Or what else can I do? Please help.
2006-08-01 02:19:40 · 6 answers · asked by pearl_682 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes there is an abundant need for this. I am a office manager at a Residential Construction Company. I do everything that pertains to the office, sort mail, answer phones, do payroll, taxes, deal with customers, invoicing, paying bills, etc.. The reason there is such a need is that many contractors go into business knowing how to build but not knowing or not liking the paperwork. I would just cold-call contractors out of the phone book ask them if you can send them your resume and see if they have a need or know someone with a need like that. Hope it helps and good luck.
2006-08-01 06:05:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they need secretaries. But to get your foot into the door you should think about becoming part of a temp agency that sends you out to different contractors. If someone likes you enough, they just might keep you.
2006-08-01 09:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by kitt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry for that!in the way you thinking concerning contractors,things which I want to tell you is that,your suppose to know contractors is office same like other office,in that way needs competent secretaries who can handle the customer in good manners also attending inquiries,mails etc.
For that matter I advice to apply as a secretaries to any contractors office you will enjoy it.
2006-08-01 09:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by Fred M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, some do. A small residential contractor may not but larger ones may. Just apply for the job, the worst thing that they can say is no.
2006-08-01 09:23:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Larger ones would probably have a greater need of one, smaller contractors probably won't. It would also probably help you to learn your state/local building codes and permiting process, and be willing to be a "jack of all trades" (not just answer phones but be willing to take a company truck to get oil changed, etc....)
If no one is advertising a job, it never hurts to simply introduce yourself and ask.
2006-08-01 09:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by cognitively_dislocated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of them do and the only sure way you can know that they do require one is by presenting your application to them. Do not forget to draft your resume to suit their requirement.
2006-08-01 09:24:13 · answer #6 · answered by ngina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋