Real-Resumes for Construction Jobs
Editor Anne McKinney

This book shows resumes and cover letters of people seeking employment in the construction industry. Job hunting techniques are explained in step-by-step fashion in order to benefit those seeking construction work. Because the construction industry tends to be cyclical, a helpful section is included which describes how to transfer construction industry experience to other fields and industries. The book’s main contents are the resumes and cover letters of construction industry professionals. Included are resumes of project manager, carpenter, foreman, safety manager, electrician, brick mason, engineering manager, real estate agent, plumber, job planner, sander, flooring installer, interior designer, independent contractor, and many others. "Distinguished by its highly readable samples." - Library Journal 1-885288-27-1 Price: $16.95 Enter quantity to cart

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Art of Changing Jobs...and Finding New Careers 1

PART ONE: Some Advice About Your Job Hunt 4
Step One: Planning Your Career Change and Assembling the Tools 4
Step Two: Using Your Resume and Cover Letter 6
Step Three: Preparing for Interviews 9
Step Four: Handling the Interview and Negotiating Salary 11
Looking Closer: The Anatomy of a Cover Letter 14

PART TWO: Cover Letters For Construction Jobs 17
Accountant 18
Apartment Complex Manager 20
Apprentice Electrician 22
CAD Operator (CAREER CHANGE) 24
Carpenter 26
Carpenter’s Apprentice 28
Chief Executive, Home Improvements Company 30
Construction Foreman 32
Construction Foreman 34
Construction Foreman 36
Construction Manager 38
Construction Manager 40
Construction Project Coordinator 42
Construction Superintendent 44
Construction Superintendent 46
Construction Supervisor 48
Controller 50
Credit Manager 52
Electrical Contractor 54
Electrical Installer 56
Electrician 58
Engineer (CAREER CHANGE) 60
Environmental Compliance Inspector (CAREER CHANGE) 62
Equipment Operator 64
Flooring Installer 66
Foreman and Acting Superintendent 68
General Foreman 70
General Construction Manager 72
General Contractor 74
Heavy Equipment Operator 76
Heavy Equipment Operator 78
Heavy Equipment Operator 80
Heavy Equipment Operator 82
Independent Contractor 84
Independent Real Estate Broker 86
Interior Designer 88
Interior Designer 90
Journeyman Roofer 92
Landfill Manager 94
Leasing Consultant 96
Maintenance Mechanic 98
Marketing Consultant (CAREER CHANGE) 100
Mortgage Consultant (CAREER CHANGE) 102
Mortgage Loan Specialist (CAREER CHANGE) 104
Office Manager, Real Estate Company 106
Painter (CAREER CHANGE) 108
Plant Reclamation Manager 110
Plumber 112
Project Manager 114
Project Manager 116
Project Manager (PROJECT MANAGER) 118
Project Manager 120
Property Manager 122
Property Manager 124
Purchasing Manager 126
Real Estate Agent (CAREER CHANGE) 128
Real Estate Appraiser 130
Real Estate Appraiser 132
Real Estate Manager 134
Real Estate Sales Associate 136
Realtor 138
Refrigeration & Heating Technician 140
Regional Manager, Concrete Company 142
Registered Housing Specialist 144
Rental Property Manager 146
Rental Property Manager 148
Sales Manager, Home Comfort Products Company 150
Sales and Product Line Manager (CAREER CHANGE) 152
Sales Manager, Condominiums 154
Sales Representatives 156
Sales Territory Manager 158
Sales Representative 160
Senior Plumbing Inspector 162
Shop Foreman 164
Surveyor 166
Surveyor (CAREER CHANGE) 168
Surveyor 170
Vice President, Ceramics Manufacturer 172
Water Purification Supervisor 174
Welder 176