How to write a resume for a train driver?

A machinist is a rather difficult job that requires a lot of specialized knowledge and skills. When applying for a job for this position, you must provide the employer with a resume. Moreover, it must be drawn up in accordance with all the rules and taking into account all the requirements. What points are included in the structure and what mistakes should be avoided - we will analyze in detail in this article, and also consider examples of well-written resumes.

The resume of a driver, regardless of his narrow specialization (for example, an excavator driver, motor grader, truck crane, front-end loader, bulldozer, 5-grade printing and die-cutting unit, diesel locomotive, crane, drilling rig, tractor driver), should be made up of blocks well-defined in the business world.

In addition, you can write your date of birth and age.

The next block of your resume should include your goal, and namely, getting a specific position. Here you need to clearly rewrite the title of the position from the vacancy. Count "Target" should be formulated as clearly as possible (for example, “to get the position of a loader excavator driver of the 6th grade”), you should not write vague wording (for example, “I will consider any proposals”).

If available, you can attach positive recommendations, reviews and characteristics from previous jobs. Thanks to them, the employer will understand that you are a serious person who has all the necessary professional competencies and is determined to work.

However, at the same time, it is necessary avoid including in your resume jobs where you have worked for less than 1 year (only design work is an exception). Otherwise, the employer may consider that you are a fickle person who cannot be trusted. Also, be prepared that the face-to-face interview may ask questions about why you changed jobs so quickly.

Employment document for work must include information about your education. You need to indicate the level of education, the educational institution that you graduated from, your specialization, as well as the time period of study.

The most important is the column containing information about those professional skills and abilities that you own. It must be drawn up taking into account the specifics of a particular place of work, as well as taking into account the requirements of the employer (all this is often described in the job description).

So, the key professional skills of the driver include:

• stripping works;
• bottom and top digging with a forward and backward shovel;
• loading of rocks and soil;
• face cleaning and redevelopment;
• development of foundation pits and trenches;
• removal of slopes in trenches;
• formation of drainage systems.

The columns described above are essential for the resume of any train driver, however, additional information is often included in the document. For example, block "Personal qualities" will help the employer understand how well you fit into the already established team. Usually in this column it is customary to designate such qualities, as the ability to work in a team, stress resistance, sociability, responsibility, attentiveness. However, be prepared for the fact that at the interview the employer may ask you to give examples of situations in which you showed certain qualities.

Another additional column is hobbies and interests. Here you can describe what you enjoy doing in your free time. It can be sports, reading, fishing, hunting and any other hobbies.

If necessary, the resume can also include column "Additional information". Such a block usually contains information about are you ready to move and do you have driver's license and personal vehicle.

Young professionals, as well as experienced workers who write their resume for the first time, can make a number of mistakes that negatively affect the image of the applicant in the eyes of the employer.

• Document's name. Very often, the top line of a resume contains the title of the document "Summary". It's not worth writing like that, it is best to title the document with your last name, first name and patronymic.
• Errors and misprints. Before sending your resume to the employer, make sure that it does not contain typos, that all words are spelled correctly, and that all punctuation marks are included.
• Large volume. The ideal length of a resume is no more than 1 page.
• Personal information. The resume should not contain detailed information about your personal life, as well as unnecessary biographical data.
• Out of date data. All information that is described in the application for employment must be directly related to the position for which you are applying. Do not list irrelevant education or irrelevant work experience.
• Patterns. When compiling a resume, you can rely on examples from the Internet, but in no case should they be completely copied. Be sure to add your personality.
• Artistic or conversational style of speech. The resume writing style is formal business. The use of artistic or colloquial phrases and expressions is not allowed.

Let's take a look at a few well-crafted resumes.

• A short and clear resume with a minimalist design that contains all the information you need. In addition, the applicant has attached his photo.

• The structure of the resume is simple and easy to understand, as all important information is located on the right side of the sheet.