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Finding a construction job - CVs and second interviews

By Grant Hill

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Published: 11Feb2009
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There are many things to bear in mind when searching for a new job in construction. The first is that taking the time to think through your options and prepare thoroughly for each stage of the process will greatly enhance your chances of landing a construction job.

Putting together a professional-looking CV tailored to each job you apply for is essential, and you may be invited for more than one interview. Read on for advice about how to deal with both these situations.

Refresh your CV for each construction job you apply for

Recruitment experts advise that you should update your CV regularly, whether you intend to apply for a new job or not. All too often, people find themselves forced into looking for a new construction job at short notice, or a fantastic opportunity presents itself and their CV is out of date.

As well as updating your CV regularly, you should tweak it to suit each construction job you apply for, to highlight how suitable you are for the role.

Work out exactly what types of skills, experience and abilities will be required for the construction job and then emphasise the specific skills and experience you have gained that are relevant to the new role. Pick out any facets of your education and training directly relevant to the role and include these in your CV.

Think about any additional activities and interests that might help to sell you to potential employers. Ensure you implement the changes necessary to make you stand out, as you will have more luck finding new construction work if the reader can see that your skills match exactly what they are looking for.

Some construction jobs require a second interview

What does it mean if you are invited for a second interview? How do you prepare for this? Is it different from a first interview? The general interview advice you may have been given is still valid for the second stage, but there are several additional factors that you must take into consideration:

- Think about what you were asked at the first interview and how you could have improved on answers.
- A second interview will be more detailed about you as a person and what you can bring to the company.
- You have been invited back, so they obviously like what they have seen in you already and you have reason to be confident.
- Prepare even more thoroughly for the second interview by researching the company, history and job role.
- Ensure you are smartly dressed and professional at all times.
- Be careful not to contradict what you may have already told the company during your first interview.

Taking these steps will ensure you are properly prepared at all stages of the construction job application process. Good luck!

Several aspects of the construction recruitment process, including CVs for construction job applications and second interviews deserve further investigation if you are looking for a construction job.

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