Resume Tips for Tradies: Get on the Tools — or Off Them- Resume Writing Advice
- Deb Reynolds
- Apr 10
- 1 min read
Whether you’re applying for your first apprenticeship, going for a supervisor role, or stepping off the tools into sales or management, your resume needs to reflect where you’re headed.

Use the Right Language: Skip the fluff — be straight to the point, but still professional.
List Tickets & Licences Clearly: Forklift, White Card, First Aid, High Risk — don’t make them search.
Highlight Project Work: Mention big jobs, contracts, or responsibilities (without sounding like you're bragging).
Include Soft Skills: Communication, teamwork, reliability — they matter on site and off.
Conclusion
Tradies have skills employers are chasing — the trick is showing it on paper. That’s where a professional resume can make all the difference.
Stay tuned for more resume writing advice from The Adelaide Resume Writer.
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