How to Write a Winning Resume for Construction

Your construction resume should highlight your experience and skills as a planner and builder.

The key to writing a winning resume for construction jobs is demonstrating your experience and aptitude in planning, development and building. This will ensure prospective employers that you are dependable and qualified, which will help you land a position in construction.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Word-processing program
• Resume paper

Instructions

Write Your Resume for Construction

1. 

   Be sure to include your contact information in your resume so that your potential employer can easily get in touch.

   Use a word-processing program on your computer to begin composing your resume. Add your name and contact information at the top of the resume. Your contact information should include your mailing address, telephone number and email address.

2. 

   Your resume should include sections that mention your education, skills and work experience.

   Include sections in your resume such as "Summary," where you highlight your potential contributions to a company; "Education," where you provide your educational background; "Skills," where you briefly list your abilities applicable to the job position; and "Work Experience," where you mention your past construction jobs, beginning with the most recent.

3. 

   Ensuring that your resume is readable might make a difference in your landing a construction job.

   Format your resume to be readable and aesthetically pleasing. Be sure the font sizes stay somewhere from 10 to 14 points. Using a serif font for the main text, such as Times New Roman or Cambria, and a sans serif font, such as Arial or Tahoma, for headings will help your prospective employer read the information.

4. 

   Be sure to proofread your resume, as incorrect information or grammatical errors can undermine your credibility.

   Thoroughly proofread your resume. Check the spelling and punctuation, then be sure that the contact and job history information is correct. Reading over your resume several times will help you catch any small errors.

5. 

   You can mail or email your resume to prospective employers.

   Send out your resume. If you need to mail it, be sure to print it on quality resume paper. If you're emailing the resume, be sure that you attach the resume file correctly.

Tips & Warnings

• Include a cover letter, or letter of interest, when you send your resume to prospective employers. The letter can explain or supplement sections of your resume.

• Other sections to consider including in your resume are "Awards and Honors," where you list career achievements; "Objective," where you state your purpose for sending the resume; "Activities," where you list any extracurricular organizations of which you're a member; and "References," where you list professional references your prospective employer may call.

• Sending in a resume that has incorrect information or grammatical errors can result in your not being hired. Be as accurate as you can when describing yourself, and remember to proofread.

References

• Construction Resume