Pick a clean, professional template that highlights hands-on work and dates. Use a reverse-chronological layout so employers see your recent floor refinishing roles first.
Keep the resume short and focused. One page works for entry and mid-career floor refinishers. Use two pages only if you have long, directly relevant experience or certifications.
Choose ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Use 10–12pt for body text and 14–16pt for section headers. Keep line spacing at 1.0–1.15 and add clear margins for breathing room.
Structure sections with clear headings: Contact, Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications, Tools, and Education. Use bullet lists under jobs to show specific tasks and measured results, like square footage refinished or production rate.
Avoid heavy graphics, multiple columns, and embedded images. Those elements often break ATS parsing and distract hiring managers. Stick to simple bolding, italics, and consistent bullets.
Watch these common mistakes: long paragraphs, inconsistent date formats, vague verbs, and cluttered contact blocks. Use active verbs like "refinished," "prepped," and "sealed." Proofread for typos and keep tense consistent for past roles.