A boatswain resume should focus on the applicant's experience, training, and readiness to accept employment. All boatswain resumes should mention all of the above, as shown in the following example.
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Jim Greenfield
110 Grand Avenue
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jgreen@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Boatswain
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Able worker; experienced in ship industry; leadership skills; eager for employment
EXPERIENCE
Boatswain, 2000 to present:
Merchant Ships, Inc., Big City, USA.
In charge of hull maintenance, ship's rigging, anchors, cables, and the deck crew.
Assistant Boatswain, 1998-2000:
Merchant Ships, Inc., Big City, USA.
Assisted boatswain in maintaining the hull and overseeing the deck crew while at sea.
EDUCATION
GED, 1997 Any City Community High School, Any City, USA
On-the-job-training at sea
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
National Association of Boatswains
New Member of the Year, 2001
NOTE: When writing a boatswain resume of your own use this condensed version as a sample for creating a complete one. Remember that potential employers look for specifics related to the job they want to fill. Include those details in your boatswain resume.
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