Roles and Responsibilities in the Built Environment
At Carrington West, we work with employers across the built environment, infrastructure, and utilities sectors, helping graduates find roles that match their skills and aspirations. Our Graduate Hub features a guide to the job profiles we most often recruit for – from civil, site and structural engineers to environment planners and estimators, we've got you covered. Explore the list and discover the opportunities that could shape your career journey.
Do you want to improve your CV, or are you writing your CV for the first time? Follow these tips from our recruiters, and you will be more likely to get noticed for the job you want and the career you deserve. A CV asks for a lot of information in a professional, concise document. This the blog tells you what to include in a CV, how long a CV should be, and more.
How to prepare for an interview, and the most common interview questions:
Interviews are not just a way for employers to assess whether you have the necessary skills; they are also an opportunity for you to determine if the company and role are the right fit for your career aspirations.
What questions should you ask in a job interview? How do you answer interview questions? All this and more, answered in this blog.
Creating a LinkedIn account is easy - much like any social media site.
Setting up your profile and maximising your presence is a valuable way to put yourself in front of the right people during your job search. Here's how to make sure you put your best foot forward!
Graduate expectations vs. reality in the workplace:
Graduate jobs can be exciting, but also nerve-wracking.
This blog helps you navigate those first jobs or graduate schemes. understand what to expect and how to get the most out of it, so you can rise up the ranks and earn responsibility quickly.
Cover letters can be an tricky part of any job application.
Not every hiring manager or recruiter will ask for one. but if they do, it is because they are looking for more information about you than your CV provides on its own. Here are some tips you should follow to help your application stand out from the crowd, from what to include in a cover letter, and how long your cover letter should be.
When preparing for a job interview, it is easy to focus on perfecting your CV and interview technique.
But what about a portfolio? How do you make a portfolio?Will it help or hinder you? Do you really need one, and how can it influence your chances of success in securing your next role in the highly technical built environment sector?
How to navigate an unclear career path after graduating:
Graduation is often seen as a gateway to a clear, defined career path. But for many graduates, the reality is different.
The transition from education to employment is a big one. This blog will help you find a good job after leaving university by thinking about your motivations, and experimenting with jobs outside of what you may have originally envisioned yourself doing.
If you've recently graduated, and you find yourself thinking, "how do I get a job with no experience?" or "how do I write a CV for a job with no experience?" you're not alone. And whilst you might feel you have no experience, you're sure to have picked up valuable skills throughout your time in education. You can identify and address key skill gaps, think about transferable soft skills that would put you at an advantage, and be open to entry-level roles - remember, they're just a stepping stone!
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