Applications and interviews

Attention all civil and structural engineers: ace a graduate job application in five steps

A targeted, accurate job application shows civil and structural engineering recruiters you’re a good graduate for the job. Here’s how to meet the quality standard in five steps.

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Structurally sound CVs and cover letters for graduate civil engineering jobs

Should you include a personal profile on your graduate CV? Only if you have something unique to say is the advice from Richard Thurlow from Interserve Project Services.

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Preparation: it’s the foundation for civil and structural engineering interview success

Excelling at interviews for jobs as graduate civil or structural engineers is easier than you might think. Prepare well, treat it as a discussion and listen to the questions asked…

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Technical interviews: show off your civils degree

Whether you sit a technical interview or a case study during an assessment centre, follow the top tips of a civil engineering graduate who nailed his technical challenges.

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Assessment centres: putting graduate civil and structural engineers to the test

Some civil and structural engineering firms run assessment centres as part of their graduate job interview process. From case studies to aptitude tests, we explain what to expect and how to impress assessors.

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Top skills for a successful graduate career as a civil or structural engineer

From commercial awareness to flexibility, leading civil and structural engineering recruiters highlight the skills that make an ordinary civil engineering graduate exceptional.

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Research civil and structural engineering employers to get the graduate jobs

So, you really want the graduate job? Good research is the secret. It shows civil and structural engineering recruiters you’re interested, committed, and ready for questions. Find out how to focus your investigations…

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