Civil engineering
Applications & interviews for this sector
Engineering employers want general skills in addition to your technical ability – but you need to demonstrate both in your interview.
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An application is your chance to make a good first impression with an employer, so make it count. If you want to get your civil or structural engineering career off to a good start, you’ll need to submit a high-quality application to land that job.
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Civil and structural engineering employers often request a CV and covering letter – particularly smaller, niche organisations. They are indispensable when making a speculative approach, too. You'll need to create a cracking CV and a champion cover letter so you can sell yourself to employers.
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Being invited to an interview is a positive step in your path to success in your civil or structural engineering career. Your application has caught the attention of the recruiter and demonstrated that you have the basic skills the employer wants. You can now confirm in person the favourable impression you have already made.
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If you’re hoping to join a civil or structural engineering organisation, you may well be invited to an assessment centre. The thought of one or even two days of interviews, psychometric testing and group work can be daunting. But having enough time to demonstrate your skills in a variety of situations and to show your true personality can actually help you get the job that’s right for you.
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Good research is essential before you start applying for jobs and attending interviews. Recruiters can spot bad preparation a mile off so make sure you put as much effort into your job-hunting research as you would into an academic project. The hard work will pay off when you land the right job for you.
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Civil and structural engineering employers will want to check out your technical abilities during the selection process. But a technical interview need not fill you with dread – it’s a chance to show off your skills.
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It’s essential to show civil and structural engineering employers that you have the right skills if you want to land a job. Recruiters from six organisations explain what they look for in graduate engineers.
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Advice from individual recruiters
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