To ensure you get invited for an Interview for the Construction Job you are going for, you need to focus on getting your CV right. A good CV is the gateway to getting an Interview and one of many that will end up in a recruiters hands. It is, therefore crucial that you sell yourself and impress the reader at this stage.
The presentation, content and structure are all very important factors to getting a CV right. Here we will focus on creating the best structure.
Before you start, write down a list of competencies, skills and experiences so you have something to work from. Try to pinpoint those areas that make you stand out from others.
The structure is fairly standard and should follow a similar order to that detailed below.
Personal Details: At the top of the CV, always include your basic personal details including: Name, Date of birth, Contact details, Nationality etc
Work Experience: With the most recent job first, write down in order those companies you have previously worked for. After writing the company name, make sure you put your role down and a brief description of your tasks, responsibilities and achievements. If you have many years experience in the construction industry, write down all the construction jobs you have done, highlighting those skills most relevant to the job you are going for.
Achievements: Think about what achievements you have made and list those most recent, especially those achievements you have made in any previous construction jobs. Employers will deduce a lot about you from what you decide to be important.
Education and Qualifications: With your most recent qualification first, list the full degree/qualification, where you studied and what you achieved. Focus on GSCE and above and ensure you mention any construction related qualifications you have achieved.
Extra-Curricular Activities: Keep this relatively short and mention your interests and hobbies. Think about memberships of sports teams/drama societies. Try to keep it purposeful.
General Skills: Mention if you have a driving licence, what courses you have attended, foreign languages and IT skills at the end. This is less relevant to your work experience, qualifications and education.
References: You do not need to mention references but you can however write ?Reference available on request? and the employers can then contact you if they need them.
By following the above structure, you will make it easy for the reader to pinpoint what they are looking for and easy to identify your skills and abilities that are suitable for the role. As well as getting the structure right, you also need to look at the presentation. Good CV's are clear, logical and concise. If you can get this right, you are half way there to providing a perfect CV to help yourself get a new construction job!
The importance of having a good credit history is often emphasized. Some people reason out that they really don't care much about their credit history because they're not applying for credit anyway. However, your credit history isn't just for getting approved for loans or credit cards. It isn't just about getting lower interest rates and more credit privileges. Your credit history also plays an important role in how employers judge you and ultimately, in getting the job that you want.
Yes, this is one of the reasons why students are encouraged to establish their credit history early and keep it in good standing. Thus, by the time they graduate and enter the corporate world, they will not have difficult time getting hired just because they have a bad credit history.
The truth is, more and more employers use one's credit report to check on one's background and credibility. When making judgment calls on a person's attitude and sense of responsibility, the status of one's credit report seems to be the more accurate basis. If you think this only applies to the executive level, you may be surprised to learn that even regular jobs now require good credit.
According to a survey done by Harris Interactive for Spherion Corporation- a leading recruiting and staffing company, employers who screen employees based on their credit has increased by 55% in 2006 than six years ago. Employers use credit reports as a more reliable source of one's personal information. Nevertheless, a bad credit score may create a negative impression to a prospective employer.
Put yourself in your employer's shoes. Would you likely hire an applicant with a credit history that is filled with records of charge offs and unpaid past due bills. If other applicants with the same range of qualifications present a more impressive credit report, wouldn't you be more inclined to hire someone with excellent credit? Wouldn't a credit report reflect an applicant's ability to handle responsibilities well?
If you're really serious about getting hired, you should strive to make the best impression. You want to get an edge over your fellow applicants in every way possible. You don't want your credit report to be the only factor to stop you from getting hired, especially if you possess the right skills and competence for the job.
Although the Federal Law prohibits an employer from refusing an applicant solely on the basis of their credit, you can't deny the fact that your credit rating can affect the decision of an employer on whether to hire you or not. Therefore, the best thing to do is to keep your credit history in a good standing not only to avoid employment problems but also to prepare you by the time you'll need to apply for a car loan or a mortgage.
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