How to Build a Resume for a Building Superintendent
If you're currently looking for a building superintendent position in today's tough economy, you probably realize that competition is fierce. In order to win your dream position, you must put yourself ahead of the competition and the best way to do that is to build a winning resume. If you haven't ever created a resume or simply want to perfect your resume-building skills, you've come to the right place.
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Evaluate your skills and past job duties. Write down any paid and unpaid positions that have prepared you for a position as a building superintendent and think about how these skills will benefit a future employer. Include any supervisory and technical experience, as well as proficiency with equipment and tools. Write down names of previous employers, job duties, and employment dates. At this point, don't worry about putting the information into any particular format or order. Just write down the information and put it aside.
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Start drafting your resume. Include your contact information (name, address, phone and email address) and write a clear objective for the type of position that you're applying for. An example of an objective is Position as a Building Superintendent.
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Include your summary of qualifications. With this section, really think about the unique skills that you have to offer a potential employer. Include specific examples of why you are uniquely qualified for this position. For example: proficient in performing maintenance duties like repairing doors, hardware, electrical and mechanical devices; skilled at managing and supervising contractors/maintenance crew and managing work flow; knowledgeable about velocity meters, boiler/gas analyzers, security systems; and proficient at operating mechanical systems (central air/ boilers, water heaters).
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List your past work experience. Include names of positions, dates of employment, names of company you worked for and specific job duties. For instance: collected rent on a monthly basis for 16 apartment units, drafted and explained rental agreements and addressed renters' needs.
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List your education experience including any degrees or training courses that have specifically prepared you for a building superintendent position.
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Include any special achievements. For instance, if you received the Best Building Superintendent Award for the past 5 years, then list it in this section.
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Double check your work. Once you're done with your first draft, review your work and make sure that there are no grammatical errors or omissions. Ask someone you trust to review your draft and offer constructive criticism. If they have any recommendations, incorporate their suggestions into the next draft.
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Review the revised draft one final time and print out copies on quality resume paper. You can then present your resume with pride.
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