Personal Motivation Statement - Coursework Example

I have been interested in civil engineering since I was a child. My father owned a small construction company and he had always taken me with him to the various construction sites.
I studied civil engineering and I am interested in joining Terna Constructions since Terna takes over large construction projects in Saudi Arabia. I participated in a similar project when I was a student at the University. We spent three months (our summer holidays) at a particular site there and I was one of the assistants of the chief engineer.
My thesis was about the construction of large construction projects and the professor that was my supervisor is Mr. Jones, famous for being an expert at Middle East projects and public works.
I am aware that Terna looks for candidates that have basic experience at this kind of project and gives a particular emphasis on team working skills, time, and project management. During my university years, I attended a module called Project Management which enabled me to study the requirements of a construction project. In addition, I attended two free choice modules concerning team working and time management and two seminars dealing with these issues. The project in the Middle East gave me the opportunity to practice these skills since I was part of a large construction team and as one of the chief engineer assistants, I was responsible for a small number of workers.
In addition, during my university years, we did a number of simulation exercises on time management which gave me the opportunity to practice my acquired knowledge on time management.
I have always dreamt of working at a construction company like Terna. Terna is known for its projects, its highly qualified personnel, and the work opportunities that it gives to young engineers. I hope that the demonstration of my skills and experience is suitable for the junior civil engineer position.
Task 2: My SWOT Analysis for my Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
In no more than 400 words critically appraise your current position using the SWOT analysis framework.
Strengths
a) My University degree is in Civil Engineering and I was among the top five performers.
b) I have relevant experience – I spent three months at a construction site in Saudi Arabia.
c) I have good knowledge of project management.
d) I am able to demonstrate team working and time management skills. I was managing a small team of workers at the construction site in Saudi Arabia.
Weaknesses
a) Although I have basic knowledge of AutoCAD, I am still not considered an experienced user. I currently attend seminars for improving my knowledge in AutoCAD.
b) I do not speak Arabic. Speaking Arabic can be an advantage since a civil engineer has to communicate in Arabic with the workers. I would consider learning Arabic prior to obtaining the position.
Opportunities
a) There is a shortage at a national level for engineers wanting to live and work in Saudi Arabia. Experienced engineers do not want to leave their families and migrate and young engineers do not possess relevant experience.
b) Our country is famous for the large construction projects that its construction companies take over all around the world. In addition, University programs prepare top-quality engineers.
c) There are also many opportunities at a local level since many public construction projects like motorways etc will be financed by European Union in 2009.