--- title: Highlight These 5 Skills on Your Construction Resume to Stand Out description: CCS Construction Staffing, a top temporary staffing firm in the Southeast US, shares the five best skills to highlight on your resume. image: https://blog.staffccs.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/StockSnap_HB4IJY3TPI-1-1.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2021/07/19/5-skills-construction-resume#main) [![CCS-Logo](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CCS-Logo.png?width=168&height=45&name=CCS-Logo.png)](https://www.staffccs.com/) - [Job Seekers](https://www.staffccs.com/job-seekers/) - [Contractors](https://www.staffccs.com/contractors/) - [Contact Us](https://www.staffccs.com/contact-us/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Job Seekers](https://www.staffccs.com/job-seekers/) - [Contractors](https://www.staffccs.com/contractors/) - [Contact Us](https://www.staffccs.com/contact-us/) - [Sign In](https://www.greenshadesonline.com/SSO/EmployeeAppBeta/#/login/carolinasconstruction) [Sign In](https://www.greenshadesonline.com/SSO/EmployeeAppBeta/#/login/carolinasconstruction) # Highlight These 5 Skills on Your Construction Resume to Stand Out Searching for your next construction gig can be easy if you’ve got a strong resume. Your ability to display your qualifications and prove yourself to a new project manager is important. Make sure to have these 5 skills on your construction resume to stand out from the crowd!     ## **1. Basic Construction Experience** A no-brainer, right? The most prominent area of your construction resume should be what prior or current construction experience you have, and how long you had to master that skill. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box as well and add any transferable skills from non-construction roles.  ## **2. Tool and Equipment Use** Any construction job features a ton of different power tools and heavy machinery. The more training you have with typical construction tools and equipment, the better off you’ll be. Your construction resume should list the tools you have experience with, especially if you have a specific equipment license that may be beneficial in an industrial or warehouse setting. ## **3. Warehouse Skills** Knowing the ins and outs of a warehouse gives you a specific skill set to help you succeed. When you build your construction resume, include all warehouse-related skills such as loading, unloading, heavy lifting, processing, and other operations abilities. ## **4. Trade Skills** Not all construction workers gain access to higher-level trade skills, but those are definitely coveted by construction hiring managers. Some entry-level construction workers will get the chance to assist and practice with a talented trade where they can pick up some skills. If you have any experience in carpentry, plumbing, or electricity, be sure to note this on your resume. ## **5. Management** Look for opportunities in your current role to help the team and be a leader on the site. List any supervisory experience you have, even if it’s limited. 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[Contact us today](https://www.staffccs.com/construction-jobs-raleigh-nc/) to find the right job for you.   Post by [Kristen Braunscheidel](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/author/kristen-braunscheidel) Jul 19, 2021 5:00:59 AM ### Related Articles ##### [![Building a Career as a Commercial Plumber](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blogoct23.png?width=520&height=294&name=blogoct23.png) Career Advice • Oct 23, 2024 9:54:34 AM Building a Career as a Commercial Plumber 3 min read](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2024/10/23/building-a-career-as-a-commercial-plumber) ##### [![The Growing Need for Licensed Pipefitters in Industrial Construction](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blogsep4.png?width=520&height=294&name=blogsep4.png) Career Advice • Sep 4, 2024 10:50:05 AM The Growing Need for Licensed Pipefitters in Industrial Construction 2 min read](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2024/09/04/the-growing-need-for-licensed-pipefitters-in-industrial-construction) ##### [![5 Essential Skills Every HVAC Technician Should Have](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blogaug21.png?width=520&height=294&name=blogaug21.png) Career Advice • Aug 21, 2024 5:46:34 AM 5 Essential Skills Every HVAC Technician Should Have 2 min read](https://blog.staffccs.com/blog/2024/08/21/5-essential-skills-every-hvac-technician-should-have) [![CCS-Logo](https://blog.staffccs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CCS-Logo.png?width=168&height=45&name=CCS-Logo.png)](https://www.staffccs.com/) 3600 N. 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