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How to structure a good CV to get a new Construction Job

To ensure you get invited for an InterviewAchievements: Think about what achievements
for  theyouhave made and list those most recent,
especially those achievements you havemade in
Constructionany previous construction jobs. Employers
will deduce a lot about youfrom what you
Job you are going for, you need to focus ondecide  to  be  important.
getting  your  CV  right.
Education and Qualifications: With your most
A good CV is the gateway to getting anrecentqualification first, list the full
Interview and one of many that will endup indegree/qualification, where you studied
a recruiters hands. It is, therefore crucialandwhat you achieved. Focus on GSCE and above
that you sell yourself andimpress the readerand ensure you mention anyconstruction
at  this  stage.related  qualifications  you  have  achieved.
The presentation, content and structure areExtra-Curricular Activities: Keep this
allvery important factors to getting a CVrelativelyshort and mention your interests
right. Here we will focus on creating thebestand hobbies. Think about memberships of
structure.sportsteams/drama societies. Try to keep it
purposeful.
Before you start, write down a list
ofcompetencies, skills and experiences so youGeneral Skills: Mention if you have a
have something to work from. Try topinpointdrivinglicence, what courses you have
those areas that make you stand out fromattended, foreign languages and IT skills at
others.theend. This is less relevant to your work
experience,  qualifications  andeducation.
The structure is fairly standard and should
followa similar order to that detailed below.References: You do not need to mention
referencesbut you can however write
Personal Details: At the top of the CV,'Reference available on request' and the
alwaysinclude your basic personal detailsemployers canthen contact you if they need
including: Name, Date of birth,them.
Contactdetails,  Nationality  etc
By following the above structure, you will
Work Experience: With the most recent jobmake iteasy for the reader to pinpoint what
first,write down in order those companies youthey are looking for and easy to identifyyour
have previously worked for. Afterwriting theskills and abilities that are suitable for
company name, make sure you put your rolethe role. As well as getting thestructure
down and a briefdescription of your tasks,right, you also need to look at the
responsibilities and achievements. If youpresentation. Good CV's are clear,logical and
have manyyears experience in the constructionconcise. If you can get this right, you are
industry, write down all the constructionjobshalf way there toproviding a perfect CV to
you have done, highlighting those skills mosthelp  yourself  get  a  new  Construction
relevant  to  the  job  you  aregoing  for.
Job!



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