The most popular search term that's bringing visitors to my blog is construction interview tips, so it seems like something people want to know about. Therefore, I thought I would give you a tip. Apply for positions that match your experience and be prepared to describe specifics in your experience that indicate a true fit to the position. I constantly see resumes of applicants who are not a fit for our company. There are different kinds of construction. Some examples of construction types are:
- Industrial
- Commercial
- Bridge & Road (Heavy)
- Residential
Austin Industrial does industrial construction - we build, upgrade, and maintain chemical plants, refineries, ethanol plants, power plants, petrochemical plants, and heavy manufacturing facilities. However, I often receive resumes of people who have built airports, office buildings, hotels, etc. So, if your experience is building office buildings an hotels, etc., then apply with companies that do commercial construction. If you have built homes, apply for jobs with residential construction companies. If you apply with industrial construction companies, such as my company, then be prepared to discuss specific construction or maintenance projects that you've worked on that are chemical plants, refineries, etc.
Another interview tip is let the interviewer finish talking before you start responding. I've sat in on several interviews recently when the candidates would start talking over the interviewer before he had finished talking. Interrupting someone who is considering you for a job is not the best choice if you want the job. It's common courtesy.
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