| There are many things to bear in mind when searching | | | | stand out, as you will have more luck finding new |
| for a new job in construction. The first is that taking | | | | construction work if the reader can see that your skills |
| the time to think through your options and prepare | | | | match exactly what they are looking for. |
| thoroughly for each stage of the process will greatly | | | | Some construction jobs require a second interview |
| enhance your chances of landing a construction job. | | | | What does it mean if you are invited for a second |
| Putting together a professional-looking CV tailored to | | | | interview? How do you prepare for this? Is it different |
| each job you apply for is essential, and you may be | | | | from a first interview? The general interview advice |
| invited for more than one interview. Read on for | | | | you may have been given is still valid for the second |
| advice about how to deal with both these situations. | | | | stage, but there are several additional factors that you |
| Refresh your CV for each construction job you apply | | | | must take into consideration: |
| for | | | | - Think about what you were asked at the first |
| Recruitment experts advise that you should update | | | | interview and how you could have improved on |
| your CV regularly, whether you intend to apply for a | | | | answers. |
| new job or not. All too often, people find themselves | | | | - A second interview will be more detailed about you |
| forced into looking for a new construction job at short | | | | as a person and what you can bring to the company. |
| notice, or a fantastic opportunity presents itself and | | | | - You have been invited back, so they obviously like |
| their CV is out of date. | | | | what they have seen in you already and you have |
| As well as updating your CV regularly, you should | | | | reason to be confident. |
| tweak it to suit each construction job you apply for, to | | | | - Prepare even more thoroughly for the second |
| highlight how suitable you are for the role. | | | | interview by researching the company, history and job |
| Work out exactly what types of skills, experience and | | | | role. |
| abilities will be required for the construction job and | | | | - Ensure you are smartly dressed and professional at |
| then emphasise the specific skills and experience you | | | | all times. |
| have gained that are relevant to the new role. Pick out | | | | - Be careful not to contradict what you may have |
| any facets of your education and training directly | | | | already told the company during your first interview. |
| relevant to the role and include these in your CV. | | | | Taking these steps will ensure you are properly |
| Think about any additional activities and interests that | | | | prepared at all stages of the construction job |
| might help to sell you to potential employers. Ensure | | | | application process. Good luck! |
| you implement the changes necessary to make you | | | | |