Evaluating Resources for Employment and Ideal Job After Graduation

This report explores various resources for locating and evaluating employment opportunities, focusing on the role of a project manager in construction. It begins with an introduction to employment and the concept of an ideal job, followed by an overview of three key resources used for job searchi...Read More

How to locate and evaluate the
resources for employment related
purpose

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1 ..........................................................................................................................................3
Three resources for locating and evaluating the resources for employment related purpose 3
Advantages and disadvantages of these resources ................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
Ideal job after graduation .......................................................................................................3
Job description of project manager in constructions..............................................................4
Brief summary of person specification ..................................................................................5
How will you qualify for the job ...........................................................................................5
Available resources that will facilitate in finding job process .............................................6
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Employment is basically defined as hiring and selecting an individual for working
in the company. A job that provides opportunity to learn, progress and contribute to the
organization is known as the ideal job (Reid, Bimrose, and Brown, 2016). There are
various ways of hiring talented individuals who can work in the companies and helps in
achieving the goals and objectives of the company. There are two parts of this file , first
one is the presentation that includes three resources used for locating and evaluating
the resources for employment related purpose. It also includes advantages and
disadvantages of these resources. Task 2 includes report for the “ideal job” after
graduation. This report includes ideal job, it's job description, summary of the person
specifications and how this job will be qualified. It includes what are the resources for
facilitating job finding process.
TASK 1
Three resources for locating and evaluating the resources for employment related
purpose
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Advantages and disadvantages of these resources
(Covered in ppt)
TASK 2
Ideal job after graduation
I chose the job role of project manager in constructions. This is a very interesting
job role and I am able to work effectively. There are several skills required by me to
become a good project manager. One of the main skill that is required by me is financial
management. This is an crucial factor that will help me in becoming a good project
manager. It is my job as a project manager to request more funds for keeping the
projects in construction. I have to grab knowledge about cost studies and procurement
which is helpful in gaining crucial financial management skills. I have developed various
skills and strengths that enables me to analyse the financial accounts and ability for
diagnosing specific financial problem. Another thing that I am responsible for is time

management. This includes finances for an over running project that inevitably costs a
lot.
Job description of project manager in constructions
A job description or JD is a written narrative that describes the general tasks, or
other related duties, and responsibilities of a position (Rohr, 2016.). As a project
construction managers, the person is responsible for planing and overseeing a specific
project. This also includes wide range of various construction projects from starting to
the end. The jobs description of project manager of construction is mentioned in the
below template :
Construction Project manager Job description
Seeking for a skilled construction Project manager for planning and overseeing
different construction projects. The candidate will be highly organised and must have
the ability to plan ahead and multitask for meeting deadlines and keeping projects
under budget.
Construction Project manager Job responsibilities -
 Manage the budget and estimate costs
 Overseeing construction projects
 Determining necessary materials, equipments and manpower required
 Preparing reports regarding the job status
 Ensuring compliance with safety rules & regulations and building codes
 Train and mentor construction workers and construction labourers on the basis
of project's size
 Allocating and managing resources for ensuring that they are available when
needed throughout the construction projects
Construction Project manager job requirements
 Qualified degree in building science, architecture, construction management,
engineering, etc.
 Excellent and good knowledge of construction materials and equipments
 Good leadership skills and able to manage subordinates effectively
 Multitask with deep understanding of managerial duties

Brief summary of person specification
Job Title: Project manager in construction
Qualification :
 Appropriate professional registration/accreditation
 Recognised project management qualification
 Ability for travelling between services as and when required
 Relevant information of legislations
 Knowledge regarding the key aspects of management practise including
relevant aspects of employment legislation
 Financial management legislation's knowledge
Work Experience
 Track record of working in senior construction development role
 Experience of strategic development, project management and implementation
of major projects including new builds and refurbishments
Skills and abilities
 Managing in a supportive and motivational way for ensuring high, attainable and
appropriate standards
 Ability for working effectively as part of senior team that is responsible for
meeting goals and objectives
How will you qualify for the job
When I write my construction Project manager job posting to post on job boards,
it is required by me to consider any responsibilities or requirements which I want. In the
job posting, several organisations post the special training, knowledge, skills, education,
experience or abilities that are preferred by that company. Interviews are given by
candidates for getting desired jobs (Lock, 2016). I have to prepare myself to face
interviews of various multinational companies that are working in construction.

Available resources that will facilitate in finding job process
There are various resources available for an individual to find the job process.
Some of these are online job portals, company alumni network, social media, job
boards, etc. Also the person may have good contacts with people working in well
recognised companies. These people can help individuals who are seeking jobs.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion, it is analysed that there are different ways by which
employment is done and these includes corporate alumni network, social media and
online job boards. From the task 2 it is concluded that analysis of job description is
important for performing work within company effectively. It is essential for a person to
evaluate job description and skills of the individual for maximising output of an
individual's performance.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Lock, D., 2016. Project Management in Construction. Routledge.
Reid, H., Bimrose, J. and Brown, A., 2016. Prompting reflection and learning in career
construction counseling. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 97, pp.51-59.
Rohr, S.L., 2016. Harnessing the power of the job description. Human Resource
Management International Digest.