Topic
Tradespeople are often judged on very specific things: the licences and tickets you hold, the tools and machines you use, the type of work you have done and the standard you work to. A general CV can hide all of that.
These articles are written for electricians, welders, mechanics, builders and other trades. They cover skills sections, trade qualifications, work photos, cover letters and examples for individual trades.
CV basics
Licences and certifications on a CV decide who gets the call. What to include for each ticket, where to place it, and how to list overseas or expired ones.
Occupation CVs
Refrigeration mechanic resume tips: where to put your refrigerant licence, how to list systems, refrigerants and HVAC brands, plus example lines to adapt.
Modern CV
Work photos on a CV can prove your skill or get it skipped. Which portfolio photos to add, how many, how to caption them and what to leave out.
Occupation CVs
A vague diesel mechanic resume may cost you the interview. Learn which engines, brands, machines and tickets to list for Australian jobs, with examples.
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Electrician CV template: a tidy layout still gets skipped without the right sections, in the right order. Here is what to include and how to word it.
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Electrician CV example: see which parts to copy, which to rewrite, and how to list your licences so an employer can check them quickly.
Cover letters
A cover letter for a tradesperson works best short and specific, not generic. What each paragraph should do, a sample letter, and the lines to leave out.
CV examples by occupation
A boilermaker resume that only says welding and fabrication gets skipped. How to show processes, positions, tickets and projects, with example lines.
Working abroad
Got a positive skills assessment? Put it on page 1 of your resume where Australian employers look first, worded so they trust it and do not miss it.
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