r/quantitysurveying

Apologies in advance for the long post.

I am thinking about transitioning into QS and wondering if anybody has done so from a similar background as myself and/or what the best route was in the UK. I currently have a degree in a healthcare profession and have been working in this area since graduating, unfortunately I do not have any construction experience, but interested in the industry. I’ve looked at various entry routes and a masters in QS may be the better option. I’m in my early/mid twenties and unfortunately a low paid DA for 5 years would be difficult financially. My worry is, as I don’t have construction or finance experience, finding a job after completing the masters would be difficult? If you’ve done the masters program, how was the job hunting process after, did you feel disadvantaged with a shorter degree and less practical experience?

I’m from London so if anybody has had any experience with studying or transitioning with a london based company or degree program, i’d love to hear your experience!

Thank you!

I’ve completed my studies, and I’m currently doing an internship at a company. I’m planning to go abroad for the next step in my career, but I’m not sure how to prepare myself or how to know whether I’m ready to apply for jobs and attend interviews abroad.

I’m 21, and honestly, I don’t really know where to start. How can I test whether I’m capable and ready for working abroad? What skills should I improve, and how should I prepare for interviews?

If anyone has experience with this, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience or give me some advice on what I should do.