Are you looking for help to build your CV for a construction job? You’ve come to the right place!
You may already know how to write a good CV, or what you should include such as a professional summary, education and personal information. However, as a construction professional there are a few key points you should add and are essential to make your profile and experience stand out against other applicants and help your chances of securing that interview.
With over 18 years experience working with construction professionals across all levels of seniority and sectors, here's what we suggest you include on your CV if you're looking for a new construction role.
List key construction projects you've worked on
Alongside your experience at each employer, it is important to highlight which projects you have worked on alongside its size, budget and duration.
This is crucial, especially if it is high profile or value, or if it was a complex project to work on. Key projects will likely stand out to those reading your CV, especially if the hiring manager has also worked on that project at some point which can be a great conversation starter in an interview - creating common ground. For example, listing that you’ve worked on HS2, and the section you were involved with can help to elevate your CV as a construction professional.
Specific achievements within the construction industry
Showcasing your key achievements for each employment, alongside any qualifications you’ve gained along the way is crucial information on a CV. This can include degrees, Charterships and any other qualifications you achieved throughout your career within the construction sector. It’s also important to highlight any quantifiable achievements you’ve had whilst working on a project, which will demonstrate your expertise.
Numbers are important
This can be as simple as the value of a project, but this figure will help to build a picture about you and your career within construction. Numbers stand out on a CV and really help to show the impact you’ve had on a particular project.
Numbers will also set you apart from another construction professional who is also applying for the job, as their descriptions may be more generalised, whereas you are clearly highlighting your track record by tangible results and numbers stand out when glancing over a CV.
Key construction related skills you possess
It is important to highlight your key skills, especially throughout your career within construction. All the important skills you’ve learnt at each employer needs to be added onto your CV, ideally somewhere towards the top of the page.
Of course you will talk through these at interview stage, but by not listing them on your CV in the first place could decrease your chances of securing an interview.
The basics for any construction CV
Alongside all of the above points, don't miss out the basics of CV writing:
Listing your employment from most recent at the top, and oldest at the bottom.
Include contact details
Clear formatting, so that your CV is easy to read for the hiring manager
Adding a personal overview at the top, outlining your overall experience
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