Trades template
Resume template for trades and technicians
Black sans-serif with heavy rules and tight spacing, made for one-page resumes. It suggests a Licenses & Tickets section straight after the summary.
What this layout looks like
- Layout: Plain · heavy rules · one page.
- One column in reading order, with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems read it top to bottom.
- Part of Premium.
- Download as PDF or Word, free on every plan.
- No photo slot, which suits most US and UK applications.
Sections it suggests: Summary, Licenses & Tickets, Experience, Skills. Rename, reorder or hide any of them.
Who it is for
For electricians, technicians, drivers, mechanics and site crew, where your tickets and licenses decide whether you are considered.
What site managers check first
- List every license and ticket with its class and expiry date.
- Name the equipment, vehicles and systems you are qualified on.
- Mention safety record and any safety training.
- Keep it to one page; this layout is built for it.
How to use this template
Bring your experience in
Import your old PDF or Word resume, or your LinkedIn profile, into your career profile. You review every section before it is saved.
Open it on this template
Pick this layout and your resume opens in the editor. Switching template later never changes your content.
Edit on the page and check it
Click any line and type. Run the free ATS check and the quality check, then download a PDF or Word file.
New to applicant tracking systems? Read how to build an ATS-friendly resume, or see everything the editor does.
Trades template
Questions about this template
Where do my licenses and tickets go?
Straight after the summary, in Licenses & Tickets, which this layout suggests.
Do I need a summary on a trades resume?
A two-line summary with your trade, years and main license helps a busy reader; keep it short.
Is it ATS-friendly?
Yes. It is one column in reading order with standard headings.
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Start your resume on Trades.
Bring in the resume you already have, and it opens on this layout in the editor. Switch template any time without retyping.