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Construction Resume Example

This construction resume example is a proven winner, it is provided to show you the key elements in a professionally written resume.

To get the most out of this resume writing example, take a few minutes, review it and note how each element is achieved.

Key Elements, Professional Resume Writing:

  • Targets a Specific Objective
  • Highlights Key Qualifications and Certifications
  • Emphasizes Specific Skills in Work Experience
  • Clear, Easy to Read Format, Good Balance of White Space




Robert Clarke


OBJECTIVE:

Reliable, experienced carpenter seeks full time commercial work.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certification in Carpentry (#6784).
  • Transit & Level Instrumentation Certified.
  • Through knowledge of form work, framing.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Complete knowledge of construction methods.
  • Ability to learn quickly with minimal supervision.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Carpenter
Hayward Construction, New York, NY (2004-Present)

Duties:

  • Read blueprints.
  • Set up reference grid.
  • Layout according to plans.
  • Construct forms as per plans
  • Erect scaffolding as required
  • Install bulkheads and inserts as needed

Carpenter
Allied Contracting, New York, NY, (1997-2004)

Duties:

  • Layout form work.
  • Construct forms.
  • Install wall panels
  • Install bulkheads, anchors and inserts
  • Install columns complete with inserts
  • Form beam pockets

TRAINING / EDUCATION

Carpentry Certification, New York Trade Institute, New York, NY (1999)

  • Won 1st Place in Carpentry Apprenticeship Contest (1998)
  • Won 1st Place in Spiral Stair Building Competition (1997)

    Briarcliff High school, Grade 12, (1996)

    AFFILIATIONS

    International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners


    7777 Highland Avenue, Briarcliff, New York - (222) 222-2222
    rclarke@aol.com





    Reviewed the construction resume example? Great! Let's see how the key elements were addressed.

    Professional Resume Writing Tips:

    1. The objective is very specific, noting the applicant is looking for full time work in the commercial sector.
    2. Key Qualifications highlight specific skills and certifications, certified in carpentry, transit and level instrumentation certified...
    3. Emphasis on specific skills, layout, blueprint reading...
    4. Clearly laid out headers, easy to read Verdana, 11 point font with a good balance of white space.

    Professional writers have the advantage of knowing exactly what the Hiring Manager is expecting, they know what works and what doesn't.

    The construction resume example is a good example of what works, make it work for you!

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