What should a painter put on a resume?

To get started, you will want to write a strong profile summary. In one to four sentences, touch on highlights your related work history, some core skills, and an achievement.

For example, "Personable building painter with 2+ years' expertise in a commercial environment. Achieved company-highest client satisfaction rating according to exit surveys (97.53%)."

Next, you're going to want to elaborate on the specific experiences of working as a painter. Do not list work experience that does not relate to painting. Similar to the profile summary, you'll want to convey your experience using real-world examples and achievements and quantifiable measurements of success.

For example, "Identified alternate painting solution which led to a cost reduction of 17% while increasing productivity by 39.4%."

If you're just starting your career as a painter, focus on experiences that are painter-related job tasks and accomplishments so that the employer can easily picture you as the perfect candidate for the job. For example, maybe you worked at a hardware store that sold paint or volunteered for Habitat for Humanity.

If you have any painting certifications, such as OSHA Safety certificate, you should list that in a separate section. Many states require painters to obtain a license and register as a contractor. You may also have insurance to protect you from liability should anything go wrong. All of this should be represented on your resume.

Finally, be sure to also include a list of your core skills that you have touched on throughout your resume. We recommended including a mixture of hard and soft skills.