CMRyan
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I had a previous thread: https://www.heavyequipmentforums.co...at-to-wear-concrete-labor&p=527809#post527809
However, some things have changed since that thread. To sum it up, I'm 28 and finishing up my BS in construction management (in my 3rd year now). I have no experience aside from 7 years with Home Depot, which at the very least has made me very familiar with materials and some equipment.
Anyhow, I have been fortunate to impress one of my professors with my work ethic and determination. So much so, she has gone out of her way to land me a few interviews, one of which has bitten! On the 26th, I will be starting a long-term internship working as a project coordinator with a relatively small construction company. During the interview I made it a point to be clear I had no experience so neither of us were in for any surprises. I was informed I'd be mostly in the office, helping with estimating, take-offs, coordinating with clients and subs, and possibly some work in the field with the superintendent.
So my question is, what can I do to better prepare myself for day one? I'm very nervous about this new job as it is worlds different from what I've been doing at Home Depot. Trying my best to calm my nerves! Anyone have experience being in my position or hiring someone in a similar position? What do you think are some expectations they may have starting me out? I've been brushing up on my excel skills, since it's been a little while since I have worked with it.
However, some things have changed since that thread. To sum it up, I'm 28 and finishing up my BS in construction management (in my 3rd year now). I have no experience aside from 7 years with Home Depot, which at the very least has made me very familiar with materials and some equipment.
Anyhow, I have been fortunate to impress one of my professors with my work ethic and determination. So much so, she has gone out of her way to land me a few interviews, one of which has bitten! On the 26th, I will be starting a long-term internship working as a project coordinator with a relatively small construction company. During the interview I made it a point to be clear I had no experience so neither of us were in for any surprises. I was informed I'd be mostly in the office, helping with estimating, take-offs, coordinating with clients and subs, and possibly some work in the field with the superintendent.
So my question is, what can I do to better prepare myself for day one? I'm very nervous about this new job as it is worlds different from what I've been doing at Home Depot. Trying my best to calm my nerves! Anyone have experience being in my position or hiring someone in a similar position? What do you think are some expectations they may have starting me out? I've been brushing up on my excel skills, since it's been a little while since I have worked with it.