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CV problems and construction job perks

By Grant Hill

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Published: 12Feb2009
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Any gaps in your CV will jump straight off the page and so you need to be in a position to explain these periods and be able to answer any questions a recruiter might have concerning them. Providing you handle these questions correctly, these gaps should not prove overly prohibitive to your construction job search.

Once you've got that problem out of the way, you might be given the chance to negotiate your salary and terms of employment. It is not a good idea to be too demanding when trying to negotiate with employers, but there are a number of perks you might want to consider asking for.

Explaining any gaps in your CV when applying for a job in construction

An experienced construction recruiter will identify any areas of concern immediately so you need to be honest and up front from the beginning. The following points are a guide to how to explain any gaps in your CV:

- Extended holidays can be a learning experience as well as a fun one. Think about any skills and what experience you have gained, and highlight when applying for construction jobs.
- A lot of people take time off work because of issues relating to family and friends, and most construction recruiters will be sensitive to this issue.
- Taking time out to go to college or complete a course shows that you are dedicated to learning and developing your personal skills and abilities.
- Redundancy is something many people will face at some stage, and it is nothing to be ashamed of.

Having spent time out of work for whatever reason should not hinder your search provided you are honest about the reasons for this gap and can explain what you have done during your time off and what this has taught you.

Perks to ask for in a construction job

You might be about to begin a new construction job and be at the stage of negotiating your salary and benefits or may have to do so at some point further down the line. Either way, you should be aware of the benefits that you may, or may not, be able to negotiate with your employer.

- Life insurance and/or health insurance.
- Pensions.
- Private healthcare.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Extra or more flexible holidays.
- Company shares.
- A car or travel allowance.
- Mobile phones or laptop computers.

Each construction job will offer different benefits from the next, but it is important to think hard about what you feel is realistic and appropriate to your role within the organisation. Some companies might offer additional benefits and perks in lieu of a salary increase, while others may be willing to negotiate to ensure the retention of key members of staff.

If you are hoping to embark upon a construction career, you should arm yourself with information about CV tips for construction jobs and negotiating construction job perks and pay rises.

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