Currently, the manufacturing industry is on an incline, giving job seekers a reason to construct the perfect manufacturing resume to land a new job. If you have education, skills or experience in manufacturing, you’re going to make an excellent candidate. But to get noticed by a prospective employer, you first need to work on your resume. Here are some tips on putting together your manufacturing resume.

Choose a Simple Layout

While some positions are okay with the more complex and creative resume styles, you should keep your manufacturing resume simple. Choose a layout or template that is basic and professional. Keep the font changes, sizes and colors to a minimum. Just be sure the resume template you choose allows you to include all the pertinent information. A little style, such as bolding sub-headings or sections, is okay, but don’t go overboard with how the resume looks. The content is most important, though it should be easy to read.

Get the Necessary Information

Be sure to include the most basic and necessary information first. This includes starting with your name and contact information, followed by the objective. Too many people apply for manufacturing positions and skip the objective. This is one of the most important elements of your resume and should never be skipped over. Be detailed but brief with your objective, making it no more than a traditional paragraph length. Double-check the wording, spelling and grammar to catch any errors.

List Your Education and Training

You also want to make sure you have a section where you briefly describe your education and training. Include the college you attended, whether it was a community college, trade school or university. If your received a certificate, diploma or degree, enter that here. Also any formal training or professional licenses should be included on your manufacturing resume.

Include Skills and Experience

If you have worked in the manufacturing or similar field before, include it in the employment history and experience category. If this is your first manufacturing position, simply include your most recent employment. Even if it doesn’t relate to the job you’re currently trying to obtain, the employer will want to know if you have worked before and for how long. You will need to explain any gaps in employment, such as if you relocated or took time off work to finish school.

Add Accomplishments and Achievements

A great thing to add to your manufacturing resume is a section listing your accomplishments and achievements. If at school or previous occupations, you received promotions, awards, or special achievements, be sure to list them. You don’t need to enter every award you got in grade school, but any in college pertaining to manufacturing or your work experience, is great to have on your resume.

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