A rigger resume should focus on the applicant's experience, training, and readiness to accept employment. All rigger resumes should mention all of the above, as shown in the following example.
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Joseph Job-Seeker
345 Jewell Avenue
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jjobseeker@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Rigger
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Strong physical condition; able worker; reliable employee; competent and dependable in lifting and moving large and heavy objects with specialized equipment; team player
EXPERIENCE
Rigger, 2000 to present:
Hollyland Film Company, Big City, USA.
Primary duties include handling unique equipment designed to life and move heavy sets and related objects in the making of films.
Rigger, 1998-2000:
Capital Films, Inc., Small Town, USA.
Responsible for organizing team of riggers to operate heavy equipment used to lift, move, and relocate large and potentially dangerous pieces for use in film-making.
EDUCATION
Certificate of Completion
American Trade School, 1997, Any City, USA
NOTE: One to two-page rigger resumes are popular with potential employers. The rigger resume shown here is a shortened version of one that would attract a hiring manager. Use it as an example to build your own.