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Construction and property

Looking to launch a career in construction or property? If yes, then read on. Here, you'll learn about the career options available to you, find out how to secure your first role, and get expert interview tips that'll set you up for success.
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Getting clear on your career path

Learn how to get into the construction and property sector, compare industries you could work in, and discover the best locations to launch your career.

Construction job options

From architect and structural engineer to quantity surveyor, project manager, and more - check these deep dives into construction roles to help you decide which would suit you best.

Compare property roles

Planners, surveyors, agents, developers or consultants: your job title will depend on what you actually do and the market you work in. Check out our collection of key job roles to work out your best fit.

Explore property and construction opportunities

Get ahead: join our events

Head to our free events to network with top employers, develop your skills and knowledge through interactive workshops, and get expert advice to help you secure your ideal graduate role.

Gain experience and develop your skills

Learn how to get construction or property work experience and impress employers when you're there. Plus, see the skills you'll need to succeed.

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Discover your future career with GradSims

Get a taste of what it's like to work with leading graduate employers. In these free mini-courses you'll get career insights from graduates, do real-life tasks, and get priority access to roles.

Nail your applications and interviews

Discover the skills you'll need to create winning applications, learn how to write stellar CVs and cover letters, and get tips to help you ace your interviews.

Employers in Construction and property

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Industry leaders with a large annual graduate intake.

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Active employers looking for graduate talent all year round.

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Other employers who are active on targetjobs , regularly posting new opportunities and events during peak seasons.

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Advice for school leavers

Discover the world of options open to you on finishing school or college and get tips on how to make the right decision for you.

CVs, applications and tests

Find the tools and tips you need to help you apply for graduate jobs or internships. We cover every aspect of the application process, from writing a CV to answering online application questions and sitting psychometric tests.

Career ideas

Find advice for figuring out your dream career, including what options are available to you after graduating and how to choose the right graduate role.

Finding a job

Finding a job isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Here we help you to jump potential hurdles, giving essential advice for home and international students: from applying in tough economic times to getting a top graduate job with a 2.2.

Internships

Completing an internship allows you to sharpen your skills, improve your CV, prepare for the world of work and potentially land yourself a graduate job. Discover what internships actually involve, how to apply for them and how to make the most of them.

Interviews and assessment centres

You impressed on paper; now it’s time to show the employer in person that you’re the right hire. Learn how to do this with our expert advice for answering interview questions, developing interview techniques and acing assessment centre exercises.

Job descriptions

Discover the qualifications, skills and experience you’ll need for more than 300 job roles and find one you’ll love.

Job offers and working life

Job offers, rejection emails and stepping into the working world with your first graduate job can pull you in a million directions. Fortunately, we’ve curated advice on how to accept job offers, bounce back from rejection and make an impact in your first job.

Skills for getting a job

Discover the skills that major graduate employers seek and how you can demonstrate them on your application form, and at interviews and assessment centres.

University life

Wanting to leave uni with a degree is a given. But what do you want from the other bits of student life? Discover how to combine study, rest, work and play with our insights from students and graduates.

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