A finish carpenter resume is the applicant's opportunity to focus on his experience. All finish carpenter resumes should reflect the job seeker's ability to do the job, his training, experience, and recognition, if it applies.
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Gregory Harrison
101 Smith Street
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
gharrison@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Finish Carpenter
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Trained and experienced
EXPERIENCE
Finish Carpenter, 2000 to present:
Topline Construction Company, Big City, USA.
Responsible for fine woodworking, small model home for display in sales office of home sales company, parquetry for floors, joinery, or other carpentry where exact joints and minimal margins of error are essential.
Trim Carpenter, 1998-2000:
Little Town Construction, Little Town, USA.
Built mantels and window trim for series of new homes built by Bosworth and Sons Hilltop Homes.
EDUCATION
A.A. Carpentry, 1997 Any City Community College, Some City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Trade Workers
Chapter Treasurer 2005
NOTE: One- to two-page finish carpenter resumes are popular with potential employers. The finish carpenter resume shown here is a shortened version of one that would attract a hiring manager. Use it as an example to build your own.