Being a Trade Assistant Matters Right Now
As legendary Australian comic Barry Humphries once said, “the best careers advice to give to the young is, ‘Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for it'”. Well, imagine you’ve already done that – you’ve found your calling as a trade assistant, but now the challenge is convincing prospective employers that you’re the best fit for their trade team. How do you charm them with just a few A4 pages? Fear not, we’ve got your back!
Tips on Getting a Job as a Trade Assistant
1. Highlight Your Skills
It’s important to highlight your skills, but what’s essential is showcasing that your toolbox, both literal and figurative, is overflowing. Be clear about your competencies in handling tools or machinery, and don’t forget about your interpersonal, problem-solving or communication skills. These abilities are akin to a masterfully handled wrench or expertly timed drill; they hold your team together.
2. Be Clear
Do you remember playing ‘Telephone’ as a kid? The game where a message gets passed along a line of people and end up hilariously distorted? Well, your resume should never resemble the end of that game. Be clear. Be concise. Avoid making the reader feel like they’re trying to interpret the hidden meaning behind a modernist painting. Cut the fluff and stick to the facts.
Real-World Example
Meet Johnno. He’s a sparky who shares your love for coffee and Vegemite toast in the morning. Johnno landed his dream job after using his resume to tell a compelling narrative about his journey from an apprentice electrician to a skilled tradesman. His use of succinct points to showcase his development, practical skills, and commitment to safe work practices caught the eye of his now employer.
What’s to learn from Johnno?
He didn’t let his resume become a ‘one-size-fits-all’ document.
He made it personal, kept it precise, and let his passion for the trade shine through.
You can too!
Emerging Trends for Trade Assistants
As our work landscape changes, so too should our resumes. Virtual interviews and digital application processes are now the norm. Companies are increasingly taking notice of digital skills and proficiencies. Enhance your resume by making it adaptable to these innovations and watch out for more digitisation in the trade industry.
5 Actionable Takeaways
- Do showcase both your practical and interpersonal skills.
- Avoid being verbose or unclear.
- Explore a free resume review with us. Email your resume to info@atsresume.com.au
- Connect your past experiences to the skills needed for the job.
- Reflect and revise your resume to be adaptable for future technological advancements.
Just like renovating an old Queenslander, designing a resume can be daunting. But remember, each plank of experience, nail of skill, and paint of personality you add gets you closer to building a stronger career. So grab your resume toolbelt and conquer the job market like a ripper trade assistant!
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