Notice how the job seeker in this sample Carpet Cutter resume opens with a clear objective of what he wants. He then lists only those previous work experiences that pertain to this particular job. All Carpet Cutter resumes should include this vital information.
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Troy Job-Seeker
987 Loras Avenue
Any Town, USA 99999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
tjobseeker@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Carpet Cutter
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Reliable and dependable employee; wide knowledge of carpet industry; attentive to accuracy, safety, and precision
EXPERIENCE
Carpet Cutter, 2000 to present:
Kenworthy Carpet Company, Kenworthy, USA.
Job included tasks such as measuring, marking, and cutting carpeting and linoleum to get maximum usable pieces from standard sized rolls.
Apprentice Carpet Cutter, 1998-2000:
Kenworthy Carpet Company, Kenworthy, USA.
Learned the craft and assisted the cutters with cuts based on following floor dimensions from customers.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma, 1998 Any City High School, 1997, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Carpet Professionals
Member of the Year 2006
NOTE: Write a complete Carpet Cutter resume, including expanded information of the kind you see in this condensed sample. Employers expect about two pages. Include your work experience as a Carpet Cutter as well as your training and recognition.