Resume guide
Trades & Service resume: structure, wording and templates
Skilled trades, logistics, hospitality, field service. What to put first, how to phrase each part, and templates that stay readable to applicant tracking systems.
Sections, in the order that works for this field
- Summary
- Certifications & Licenses
- Experience
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Projects
- Languages
- Volunteer Experience
- Publications
- Interests
Writing each part
- Headline
- Your trade, level and specialty. Format example: “Licensed journeyman electrician specializing in:”
- Achievement bullets
- The job, the equipment or standard, and the result (safety, time, quality). Format example: “Completed 40+ commercial panel upgrades with zero safety incidents”
- Skills
- Tools, equipment, codes and safety standards. Format example: “NEC Code, Conduit Bending, PLC Troubleshooting, OSHA 30”
Examples show a format to follow. Use your own facts and figures; Bold Margin never adds any.
Tips for Trades & Service resumes
- Licences and safety certifications go near the top, with the year.
- List the tools and equipment you are qualified on in Skills.
- Mention safety records and inspections you passed when they are true.
Templates for Trades & Service
Single column, real text, standard headings. Plain ATS is free to export.
