Struggling to land your first job in commercial construction? You're not alone.

University teaches you the theory of construction—but it doesn’t show you how to break into the industry. That’s where this course comes in. We bridge the gap between education and employment by giving you a clear, practical roadmap. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how the commercial construction industry really works, what employers are actually looking for, and how to position yourself to land interviews and secure job offers.

20 Years of Industry Insight

Built on two decades of real-world recruitment experience in the commercial construction industry.

All the Tools You Need

Includes 7.5+ hours of industry-specific video content plus downloadable PDF templates and frameworks—everything you need to be fully prepared.

Tailored One-on-One Coaching

Includes a one-on-one online coaching session—focused on the specific parts of the job search you need the most help with.

You Already Know Us

If you’ve listened to The Phil & Lauren Podcast, you already know what we’re about—honest conversations, no fluff, and a deep understanding of the commercial construction industry. This course is simply an extension of that same mission: to help you navigate your career with clarity and confidence.

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 40 Lessons

  1. 1

    Landing Your First Job in Commercial Construction

    1. Overcoming the Challenge of Landing Your First Role Free preview
    2. How To Stand Out From The Crowd Free preview
    3. How To Build a Successful Job Search Strategy Free preview
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    Module One: The Employer's Perspective

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      Understanding The Employer's Perspective

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      Hidden Prerequisite No. 1

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      Hidden Prerequisite No. 2

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      Hidden Prerequisite No. 3

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      Hidden Prerequisite No. 4

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      Hidden Prerequisite No. 5

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    Module Two: Mapping The Construction Industry

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      Industry Mapping For Success

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      The Major Industry Segments

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      Additional Industry Segments

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      Construction Tiers Explained

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      The Mixed Commercial And Institutional Sector

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      The Residential Sector

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      The Fit-Out & Refurbishment Sector

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      The Industrial D&C Sector

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      Building Your Industry Map

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    Module Three: Understanding Career Pathways

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      The Five Career Pathways

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      The Project Management Pathway (part one)

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      The Project Management Pathway (part two)

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      The Commercial Management Pathway

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      The Estimating Pathway

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      The Design Management Pathway

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      The Site Management Pathway

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    Module Four: Creating Interview Opportunities

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      Creating Interview Opportunities

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      You, Your LinkedIn Profile & CV

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      Understanding Hiring Managers

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      Understanding The Recruitment Process

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      The Industry Engagement Strategy

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      The Industry Engagement Strategy Step-by-Step

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      The Industry Engagement Strategy In Action

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    Module Five: Winning At Interviews

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      Winning at Interviews

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      Making a Great First Impression

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      Answering Why, What, Where Questions

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      Answering Behavioural Questions

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      Structuring Your Questions

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      Managing Group Activities

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      Managing Job Offers

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      Booking Your Coaching Session

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