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Questions to practise
Tell me one safety rule you always follow on a site, and why.
Safety comes first on a building site. One missed rule can hurt someone, so she needs to trust you.
Name one real habit, like wearing your hard hat, boots and hi-vis, or checking the area first. Then say why it matters. For example: it keeps you and the crew safe.
What would you do if you saw something unsafe on site?
She wants to know you will act and speak up, not ignore a danger.
Say you stop work if needed, keep people away, and tell your supervisor straight away. Give a simple example, like a loose cable or a missing barrier. Show you take it seriously.
Tell me about the physical work you have done before.
The work is heavy and the days are long. She wants a quick picture of your experience.
Say where you worked, what you did and how long. Name tasks like carrying materials, digging or cleaning the site. Say how many hours you worked and that you finished the job.
Can you tell me about a job where you used tools or worked outside?
Labourers use tools and work outside in all weather. She wants to know you are ready for this.
Name the tools you used, like shovels, wheelbarrows or drills. Say what the weather was like and how you managed. A short, true story works well.
How do you follow instructions on site?
Mistakes on site can be dangerous or costly. She needs people who listen and check.
Explain your steps: you listen carefully, you repeat the task back, and you ask if you are not sure. Say you ask before you start, not after.
What would you do if you were not sure about a task?
She wants to know you will ask, not guess. Guessing on a site can cause accidents.
Say clearly that you stop and ask your supervisor or a team member before you start. You can add that it is better to ask than to make a mistake.
How do you make sure you arrive on time for an early start?
The crew starts together. One late person can slow everyone down.
Use your own true example, like the time you started in your last job. Then say how you plan: you check your travel, set an alarm and leave early.
How do you work with a team on site?
Labourers help many people on site. She needs someone who works well with others.
Say you listen to the crew, help where needed and communicate clearly. Give one short example, like carrying materials for a trade or helping a co-worker finish a job.
What would you do if you were asked to do an extra task?
Plans change on site. She wants someone flexible who still works safely.
Say you are happy to help. Add that you check what to do and how to do it safely before you start. Keep it short and positive.
Do you have any questions for me?
Good questions show you are interested and thinking about the job.
Ask one or two practical questions. For example: What does a normal day look like? What PPE do I need to bring? Who will I report to on site?
I always wear my PPE and follow the site rules.
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Lines to try
I always wear my PPE and follow the site rules.
If I am not sure, I ask before I start.
I am used to heavy work and long days outside.
I check the area first to make sure it is safe.
Let me repeat the task to make sure I understand.
In my last job I started at ___ and I arrived on time.
Common questions
What if I do not have construction experience?
That is okay. Talk about other physical work, like warehouse, cleaning, farm or moving jobs. Say what you lifted, how long you worked and how you stayed safe. Show you can learn, listen to instructions and ask when you are not sure.
My English is not perfect. Is that a problem?
Short, clear answers are fine on a building site. Speak slowly and use simple words. If you do not understand a question, you can say: Sorry, can you say that again, please? Asking shows you are careful, and that matters for safety.
How long should my answers be?
Keep them short and practical, like the supervisor. Two to four sentences is good. Say your main point, give one real example, then stop. If she wants more, she will ask.