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Interview Question Tips For Quantity Surveyors
Interview Question Tips For Quantity Surveyors
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Need some hints and tips on how an interview for a career in Quantity Surveying? Then the following typical
interview questions should be a great aid to you:
General tips
Quantity Surveyors are likely to spend time on construction sites and offices, but the interviewee should always don
smart office wear, which includes clean shoes, nails and hair. Always leave plenty of time to get to the interview,
double checking addresses and contact details, and ideally ringing the agency the day before to make sure
everything is still set for the appointment.
Do a bit of homework and read up about the company and the surveying role they are interviewing for and formulate
a few questions to ask the interviewer – for example, what is the typical career progression of a surveyor in their
business?
Take a copy of any CVs or application forms, and reread them on the way. It's also a good idea to go over the job
advert to pick out the key attributes required for the role and practise how to demonstrate these skills.
Interviewers for Quantity Surveyor roles may differ in the type of work they do, but all will be looking for similar
skillsets amongst their interviewees. They will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate the academic prowess
required. This is ideally degree level education as well as a willingness to take on the further study required to
qualify if not achieved already, but also the interpersonal skills and commitment that's an essential part of delivering
successful outcomes in what can be a pressurised business.
Quantity Surveyors often manage large projects and interviewers will be looking for candidates that can clearly
demonstrate reliability, conscientiousness, and the ability to cope in a crisis. Successful candidates will be proactive
team players, and capable of clearly communicating to all members of a team from the construction workers on site
to the CEO back in the office.