Interview Tips for Construction Professionals: The PAR Method.

In 2024, Many Contractors are preparing to hire for their upcoming projects.

As a candidate, the right preparation can go a long way to land you the job you deserve.

For construction professionals, Besides updating their resumes and project lists, the best candidates master their interview techniques to stand out from the crowd.

When companies ask interview questions like -

Can you tell me about a time when.

Or..

Have you ever experienced something like...

Or...

Describe a time when you had to....

Use this proven interview framework to answer interview questions to make a lasting impression.

The Interview PAR Method:

PAR stands for: Problem, Action Result:

Problem: Describe the situation you faced and the background.

Action: How did you solve the problem? What was your decision process like?

Result: What was the result? Quantify the results of saved time, money, or improved quality or efficiency.

In Context:

Interviewer -

What do you do when your project gets delayed:

Answer:

Problem: On my last project, we realized that the spec'd AHU was going to be delayed by 3 weeks and push our project past the due date.

Action: I called a meeting with the customer to discuss possible options. Because of past project experiences where we had a similar issue, I thought there might be an opportunity to use a similar model that would comply with the code so that we could get in sooner. I did the research and brought the solution forward showing how the solution would work.

Result: By value engineering the solution, we completed the project 5 days early, exceeding the customer's goal.

Showcasing your ability to address bad situations and how you work through them and the results show companies how you can be an asset to their team.