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CV
writing Advice Guide for Construction |
When applying for a
Construction job with us our skilled consultants will
correct many obvious CV mistakes , but to be sure of success
it is better that you follow some simply guidelines when
writing your cv.
Your CV is the single most important document you will
ever be involved with in your life. This piece of paper,
like it or not, will shape your future. The Latin term 'Curriculum
Vitae' actually translates to 'Course of Life'. If your
CV doesn't appeal to the reader then it is unlikely to get
a second glance.
Always write a new CV for each
Construction job, specifically designing them to answer
and highlight the relevant information about yourself as
regards to the job requirements; never give a standard formal
CV to one and all - in case you do, do not expect great
results from such a delivery.
Always draw the employers interest towards your best plus
points which would be show you as one of the most eligible
for the
Construction job applied for.
Be as much to-the-point as possible; the employer would
have to go through some hundred CVs in one hour, or some
times even less than that - hence the time for perusing
one CV would be about 5-6 seconds. In 6 seconds the
Construction employer should get the relevant information
from your CV so he/she can decide whether you are suitable
or not. Your CV will have only 6 seconds to make an impression.
Collect enough information about the
Construction company and the job in question to know
exactly what points are the employers looking for so you
can match your best talents to match those particular points
of the requirement
Deal with any cv weakness such as,
1.No leadership skills or managerial experience Missing
skills, knowledge and/or experience .
2.Patchy career history .
3.Employment gaps .
4.Too Many employers .
5.Having worked for only one employer.
Be aware of the market trends regarding the latest
Construction technology, latest training, latest jargons
that are relevant to the job. Use those in sufficient quantity
to show that you are abreast with the times.
Your CV should generally speaking, invite the
Construction employer to know you better, create a good
first impression, and open the possibility in their mind
that you might be the right candidate for the job.
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