The new T Level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction learners at Weston College were recently visited by two members of staff from the MD Group, one of whom was a former Quantity Surveying learner at the College.

Shayna and Chrissa delivered an informative and engaging CV workshop for the learners, sharing their knowledge and experience of what employers look for when reviewing CVs. The session provided the learners with useful ideas and suggestions around CV writing, including how to structure and present their skills and experience effectively to ensure their CV stands out to potential employers.

The importance of tailoring a CV to the job role was also discussed, helping learners to understand how they can demonstrate their suitability for different opportunities within the construction industry. Shayna and Chrissa also highlighted the importance of cover letters and how these can be used alongside a CV to showcase a learner's enthusiasm, skills and interest in a particular employer or role.

The skills and knowledge gained from the session will prove invaluable to the learners as they prepare to begin applying for their Industry Placements. This will be particularly useful as the students will be taking part in an Employer Speed Interview Event being held at Weston College on 30th September, where they will have the opportunity to meet with employers and explore potential placement opportunities.

The session also provided learners with an insight into the recruitment process from an employer's perspective, helping them to better understand what businesses are looking for when considering candidates for a role.

One of the learners commented: “Knowing how employers react to CVs was a very useful and interesting fact.”

Construction Professions Lecturer, Daniel Comerford, would like to extend his thanks to Shayna and Chrissa from the MD Group for taking the time to prepare and deliver the session and for giving up their time to come into Weston College to support the learners as they take their first steps towards a career in the construction industry.

Sessions such as this provide our learners with valuable industry insight and practical skills, helping them to feel more confident as they prepare to enter the workplace and begin building their future careers.