Construction Management - Soft Skills for Construction

2 Hours | 0.2 CEUs

The Construction Management Soft Skills for Construction module is focused on the interpersonal skills required to find a job or new role in construction. Discussion highlights how these skills directly relate to interviewing with potential clients for projects. The Soft Skills for Construction module delves into resumes, online job postings, employment websites, interview skills including video interviews and success at pre-employment personality tests. Types of construction companies are described for participants who are actively seeking employment, and are trying to decide the best fit for their future role. A brief discussion on communication includes verbal and non-verbal communication, hallway conversations, phone calls, emails, and how personal social media accounts can overlap with the professional life including a job search. The module describes how resumes and job applications relate to Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals. The module ends with a brief discussion of Artificial Intelligence as a tool for writing.