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CV Writing Tips for Construction Job Hunters

The first thing to consider when you are writing your first resume or polishing an existing one is that construction recruiters do not have much time to go over any single resume in great detail. Hiring managers in the construction industry usually look for a particular set of skills for any given job and, when you are applying for a new construction job, these skills need to stand out on your resume.

Your construction resume should start with an objective, a short statement that summarizes your career goals, skills, abilities and achievements. Before you write the objective, ask yourself which aspects of your work experience, especially the results you have achieved so far in your construction career, would benefit your new employer the most. Use active words and emphasize your skills and the results you have achieved rather than the responsibilities you have had in your previous construction jobs.

The next career section in your construction resume should focus on your qualifications. Your summary of qualifications needs to show your potential employer that you have a good track record of finishing projects on time and without exceeding budget, as well as successfully overcoming hurdles when working in challenging circumstances.

In the education section, make sure that you put the most recent degree first, as it is the one that the construction recruiter will most likely be looking for. List the name, city and state of of the institution where you earned your degree, then the degree, your major, and the year you graduated. Finally, you can also include your GPA if you feel that it paints a positive picture and that the job recruiter will appreciate it.

Work experience relevant to your construction career should also be listed in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent construction job. Make sure all the facts are in place – job title, employer's name and address, dates of employment – and that your job responsibilities and the results you achieved are described in active words. This illustrates to any potential employer not only your skills and competence, but also how these will bring value to his/her construction business if he/she hires you.

To get a better idea of what a construction CV should look like, please see the sample CV below.

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Here is a sample CV for construction job hunters: