Carpenter resume example
A carpenter is judged on the quality of what they build and install. This example separates shop and field work, names machines and materials, and links to a portfolio.
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The person, contact details and employers are fictitious. Replace them with your own information.
Skills to highlight
- Shop fabrication
- Cabinet installation
- CNC programming
- Blueprint reading
- Finish carpentry
- Hardwood and sheet goods
What makes it work
- Separate shop fabrication and field installation.
- Name your specialty: cabinetry, trim, framing, stairs, millwork.
- List machines (panel saw, CNC, edge bander) and drawing software.
- Show your work with photos or a link.
The same CV, adapted to each country
Pick the country you are applying to: the editor adjusts the photo, the page size and the personal details. Here is this example laid out for four countries.
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United States this example
- Photo not recommended
- Page size US Letter
- 1 to 2 pages
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United Kingdom
- Photo not recommended
- Page size A4
- 1 to 2 pages
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United Arab Emirates
- Photo recommended
- Page size A4
- 2 pages
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India
- Photo optional
- Page size A4
- 1 to 2 pages
What changes from one country to another
| United States | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates | India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | Not recommended | Not recommended | Recommended | Optional |
| Date of birth | No | No | Included | Included |
| Nationality | No | No | Included | Included |
| Page size | US Letter | A4 | A4 | A4 |
| Length | 1 to 2 pages | 1 to 2 pages | 2 pages | 1 to 2 pages |
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- Choose the country you are applying to.
- Fill in your details; the preview updates as you type.
- Download your CV as a PDF.
The full text of this example
Caleb Larson — Finish Carpenter — custom cabinetry and installation
Finish carpenter with eight years building and installing custom kitchens, closets and retail fixtures. I care about the details and work as well on a CNC as by hand.
Experience
- Finish Carpenter · Custom Cabinet Shop (15 employees), Salt Lake City, UT (Mar 2020 – Present)
- Build and install 40 custom kitchens and closets a year
- Program the CNC from shop drawings
- Full fit-out of 6 retail stores
- Carpenter · Window and Door Installer, Provo, UT (Jul 2016 – Feb 2020)
- Installed windows, doors and trim in new and remodel homes
Education
- Carpentry Apprenticeship Program · Salt Lake Community College (2014 – 2016)
Skills
Custom cabinetry · CNC programming · Installation · Blueprint reading · Finish work
Why this example works
The resume shows both sides of the trade, shop and field, with volumes (40 kitchens a year, 6 stores). CNC skills are a real plus in modern shops.
The portfolio link lets the owner judge the finish quality. The Timeline template keeps the career easy to follow.
Keywords to mirror
Applicant tracking systems and recruiters scan for these terms. Reuse the ones that appear in the job posting, word for word.
- Carpenter
- Finish carpenter
- Cabinetry
- Millwork
- Installation
- CNC
- Blueprint reading
- Custom kitchens
- Trim
- Fabrication
Mistakes to avoid for this role
- Not stating your specialty.
- Leaving out machines and software.
- Showing no photos of your work.
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