In this blog post, we will show you how to naturally and convincingly convey your childhood admiration for construction and your sincere dreams in a construction job application letter.
Growing up
When I was a child, my father, who worked at a construction site, was my idol. I liked seeing him talk with clients at the office, but what really made my heart race was seeing him wear a hard hat, go out to the site, and direct many employees with his charisma. My father was usually calm and gentle, but when necessary, he was as fierce as a tiger. I hoped to grow up to be an adult like my father, with a deep voice and the ability to lead others. Unlike my mother, who was relatively petite, my father was tall and muscular, and his physical condition was also perfect for me to look up to as a role model.
When I was asked to draw a person I respected or my hero in art class, I always drew a tall, muscular man wearing a safety helmet, which shows how much I respected my father. My father wanted me to take on a more comfortable office job rather than working in the field like him, but once he realized how motivated I was, he kindly encouraged me to pursue my dreams. He always took me with him on his regular mountain hikes and exercise sessions, teaching me that having good posture and a healthy lifestyle would help me grow and become as strong as him. I still have fond memories of how I always tried to be like him. Those habits have remained unchanged and continue to influence me today.
School life
At that time, I always said that I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps and become a “house builder.” I didn’t fully understand what my father did or the official name of his job, but when I saw the buildings and apartments that my father had built in collaboration with others, I naturally understood that my father was a house builder. At first, all I could see were piles of bricks, concrete, and steel frames, but as the building gradually took shape and began to look like something I was familiar with, I was amazed every time, even though I saw it often through my father. I realized the importance of the process of building something from the ground up over a long period of time, rather than simply molding a huge lump of clay during craft time.
In addition, I learned through my father’s philosophy that it was not only my father, who led the work, who was cool and amazing, but that everyone who carried and stacked building materials at the construction site and cut away unnecessary parts had an important and significant role to play. In construction, even if you stack 99 bricks perfectly, one brick stacked incorrectly can cause the entire structure to collapse. Therefore, everyone must work steadily toward a single goal, and if they are not careful, their cooperation will inevitably collapse. This has become the foundation for me to realize that rather than acting alone like a lone wolf in many aspects of my life, I can achieve more stable results by receiving help from others, requesting cooperation, and working harmoniously with others.
Personality
I am the type of person who always takes the lead and strives to guide everyone else. When my father was in charge of the workplace, he always took the lead and acted as a focal point for everyone else. I believe that in order to lead others, I must establish myself as a role model and example for them to follow. I knew that being at the forefront requires more responsibility than one might think, such as courageously stepping forward even when it is not your job, sharing your strength to help others, and being inclusive so that everyone can focus on their work. Just as it takes considerable courage to lead the way on an unproven path with only a flashlight, leading others requires a corresponding sense of responsibility and ability.
Therefore, I always try to do more than my share with a selfless heart, and I feel a sense of duty to not only focus on my own tasks, but also to consider the circumstances of the various members of the group and adjust the pace of the group so that everyone can work together in harmony. If the rope is tied too loosely, it is difficult to keep everyone moving in the same direction, and if it is tied too tightly, it becomes difficult to move freely and people will inevitably get in each other’s way.
Values
Let’s work hard to achieve our ambitious goals by sincerely accumulating even the smallest efforts. When people have big goals in life, it is easy to think that they can only achieve growth by taking huge steps forward. However, just as a sparrow cannot chase a crane, no matter how grand your goals are, it is impossible to increase your abilities overnight.
We must believe in our own potential to reach a considerable level someday if we proceed steadily without being overly impatient. The human body has many inherent weaknesses and is born in an immature state, so in order to acquire the capabilities necessary to achieve one’s goals, it is necessary to make sincere efforts to grow steadily throughout one’s life.
Motivation for applying and career aspirations
My father was a great man who I admired in every way, from his appearance to his character. He was gentle and kind, leading people with his warmth, but when necessary, he could be fierce and charismatic, leading construction sites. Influenced by my father, I naturally dreamed of working in the construction industry, and it was only natural that I decided to entrust my future to your company, where my father was able to work for many years until his retirement.
If I am given the opportunity to work together with your company, just as my father did, I will approach my work with the determination to carry on his legacy while striving to achieve even greater results. My father was the greatest role model in my life, but I know that I cannot overcome my admiration for him by simply watching him from afar. I will always admire the greatness of what my father has achieved in his lifetime, observe him carefully, and strive to find ways to surpass him.
