Pick a clean, professional template that highlights skills, certifications, and work history. Use a reverse-chronological layout so your recent pipe welding jobs appear first. This layout reads well and works with most applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Keep length tight. One page suits entry-level and mid-career pipe welders. If you have decades of relevant welding, work, or welding certifications, two pages may work.
Use simple, ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, Georgia, or Garamond. Set body text at 10–12pt and headers at 14–16pt. Maintain consistent line spacing and margins so the document breathes.
Use clear headings: Contact, Summary, Skills, Certifications, Experience, Education, and Projects or Safety Training. List welding processes, pipe schedules, and certifications near the top. Use short bullet points with action verbs and numbers.
Avoid common mistakes. Don’t use heavy graphics, columns, or odd fonts that ATS can’t parse. Don’t clutter with long paragraphs; choose white space over crammed text. Avoid excessive color and decorative icons.
Format each job entry the same way: Job title, employer, location, dates, then 3–6 bullets. Lead with measurable results, like pipe diameter welded, codes followed, or downtime reduced. Keep everything scannable for a hiring manager on-site or at a plant.