Write Your Resume for Construction

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  Be sure to include your contact information in your resume so that your potential employer can easily get in touch.construction worker, carpenter image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
  
  Use a word-processing program on your computer to begin composing your resume. Add your name and contact information at the top of the resume. Your contact information should include your mailing address, telephone number and email address.
  
  
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  Your resume should include sections that mention your education, skills and work experience.construction worker,carpenter image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
  
  Include sections in your resume such as "Summary," where you highlight your potential contributions to a company; "Education," where you provide your educational background; "Skills," where you briefly list your abilities applicable to the job position; and "Work Experience," where you mention your past construction jobs, beginning with the most recent.
  
  
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  Ensuring that your resume is readable might make a difference in your landing a construction job.construction,worker,welder image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
  
  Format your resume to be readable and aesthetically pleasing. Be sure the font sizes stay somewhere from 10 to 14 points. Using a serif font for the main text, such as Times New Roman or Cambria, and a sans serif font, such as Arial or Tahoma, for headings will help your prospective employer read the information.
  
  
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  Be sure to proofread your resume, as incorrect information or grammatical errors can undermine your credibility.writing image by DBarby from Fotolia.com
  
  Thoroughly proofread your resume. Check the spelling and punctuation, then be sure that the contact and job history information is correct. Reading over your resume several times will help you catch any small errors.
  
  
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  You can mail or email your resume to prospective employers.construction worker in uniform at work image by dinostock from Fotolia.com
  
  Send out your resume. If you need to mail it, be sure to print it on quality resume paper. If you're emailing the resume, be sure that you attach the resume file correctly.