Resume template for Carpenter
A carpenter (joinery / woodworking) CV is read for the type of work you have done — finish carpentry, framing, custom joinery, furniture making — and the tools and machines you are confident on. Workshop owners and site foremen want clear scope per role, any specialty certifications, and a sense of the project sizes you have handled. Keep it structured and concrete; if you have project photos, link to a portfolio in the header.
Classic structured layout suits trades CVs — owners and foremen find qualification, scope, and machine experience in a familiar order.
Profile example
„Trained Carpenter (Geselle / Journeyman equivalent) with 7 years of experience in custom joinery and high-end interior fit-out. Comfortable on CNC, edgebander, and full traditional bench work. Continuing education in surface finishing techniques.“
Example bullets for work experience
- •Lead carpenter on 14 high-end interior fit-out projects (residential and small commercial) over the last 3 years
- •Operated CNC router and edgebander for the workshop's standard production runs
- •Custom-built 40+ bespoke furniture pieces from client design through delivery and on-site assembly
- •Coordinated with 6 trades on multi-trade interior projects
- •Trained 3 apprentices through their journeyman exam — all passed on first attempt
Tips specific to Carpenter
- 1.Qualification (apprenticeship, journeyman, master craftsman) at the top
- 2.Define work type clearly (finish carpentry, joinery, furniture, framing)
- 3.List machines and tools you are confident on (CNC, edgebander, traditional)
- 4.Link a portfolio with photos in the header if you have one — it is a real differentiator
- 5.Mention any specialty (heritage restoration, sustainable materials, surface finishing)
Frequently asked questions
Should I include photos of my work?
Not directly on the CV, but a portfolio link in the header is highly valuable in trades like joinery.
How important is master craftsman certification?
It significantly raises pay and opens self-employment possibilities. For employed roles, journeyman is usually sufficient.
Should I list every project?
No — pick representative ones that show range. A flat list of every job is hard to scan.