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What to Put on Your Construction CV

Construction Resume

Gone are the days when a phone call or a friend recommendation is good enough to land you a job in the construction industry. Today, recruitment managers regularly ask to see a resume and you could miss out on a good opportunity if yours is not up to speed. Follow these tips to ensure you don't miss a golden opportunity due to an inadequate resume.

Choose the correct resume format

Firstly, decide on the format type of your resume. For those applying for a new role in the industry a functional resume is recommended over the more old fashinoed chronological resume format. A functional resume allows you to single out responsibilities and skills that you have acquired throughout your work experiences. Create headings to tailor the specific job you are apllying for and list the different accomplishments you have under the appropriate headings. Alternatively, a chronological resume would benefit those who are continuing on their career path.

State your goal

Recruitment managers like to see goals and objectives. Include your career objectives and qualifications summary near the top of your resume. Recruiters want to see a precise job target. Don't be afraid to aim big with your objectives. A high objective can show motivation with high ambitions.

Include construction industry credentials

Employers need to know how you have contributed to the growth of your department, team, and company to determine whether your strengths align with the needs and responsibilities of their company. Add a section for construction industry credentials that employers would find valuable. Include all construction-related certifications, licenses, training, degrees and trade union memberships. These should all be easy to find, as employers will be looking for the relevant industry designations. These credentials will only strengthen your cause.

Tailor your resume for each position you apply for

Tailor your resume for the job position in question. You want to include some keywords and phrases from the job posting, without using the exact wording. As much as possible, you should avoid sending the same resume for each position you apply for as each employer looks for different specific qualities and credentials. In other words, you should have a resume which you can easily adapt to each position.

Fill in any gaps in your resume

Recruitment managers will be sure to ask you questions in relation to gaps in your resume. To be safe, avoid this by filling in any gaps in your resume. If you were unemployed for a period of time, briefly explain why you were unemployed and what you did during those times.

Be truthful and always include references

Honesty is always the best policy; your mother was right! Background checks can easily uncover any lies that you state and ruin any chance of getting hired. Furthermore, recruitment managers like to see plenty of references. At all means, be sure to avoid the words 'references available upon request'. These words raise concerns among recruitment managers. Your resume is your marketing tool; don't sell yourself short.

 

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