F2F Class Notes _16th Mar (Harmony)

Why should you get this job?

Qualifications:

• I’m a hard worker.
• I am organized and punctual
• I am responsible. 

– I have 5 years experience in Architecture, and the stages of the projects I have participated on are generally from conception design to construction design, including site service.

– At my previous job, I was a team leader.  Because of this, I have the ability to communicate with each group: clients, each trade group, the construction crew, inspection department, and government officials.

Why do you want to work for us?

the culture is matched with my career concept – The culture of the company matches my point of view

• The culture of the company is in line with my ideals.
• Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, open atmosphere, respect, free thinking, open minded, family oriented (they respect your need to have family time and improve your family). 
• I want to work on these types of projects ______. 
• I want to work for the best!

I don’t have a lot of experience with that software, but I am a fast learner and have already started some tutorials (online school) on that software. 

I haven’t used that software since University, but I am confident I will remember everything.

What are your weaknesses?

Never say a real weakness.  Always make it positive.

–  I have a hard time saying no if a co-worker needs help. 

punctual:  always on time. not late.

ex:  I only hire staff that are punctual. 

ex:  I expect my salary to be punctual. 

I expect that my salary will be paid to me on time.

ex:  I hope my friends will always be punctual when meeting me. 

survey (sur – vay)

service (ser – vis)

trade:  a particular line of work, or someone skilled in manual work.

ex:  carpenter, plumber, electrician, mechanic

inspection:   formal or official viewing or examination.

inspector: the person who has the job of inspecting things. 

government officials / departments: the groups who control and regulate various things that happen in the city.. like buildings/ construction. 

the skill of construction crew – the skill of the construction crew

the skill of construction crew?

What is the skill of the construction crew?

Integrity: honesty, and doing the right thing within your own personal beliefs.  Refers to human character or personality.  Can be company culture (they always do what’s right). 

a lot of integrity — always honest, responsible, do the right thing

no integrity — take bribes, steal, bribe the inspector