CV writing for tradespeople who get the job done.
From apprentices and trade assistants to licensed electricians, plumbers, carpenters, landscapers, fitters and site foremen - our trades specialists write CVs that put your tickets, licences and track record where site managers and recruiters look first. Every trade. One standard.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 Trustpilot reviews60,000+ careers enhanced since 2011Our trades CV writing service is for you if any of these sound familiar.
Your CV lists tickets and duties, not what you've delivered
You have run jobs, kept crews safe, hit deadlines and worked on projects worth millions - but your CV reads like a list of tasks and a pile of tickets at the bottom of page two.
You want to get off the tools
Stepping up to leading hand, foreman, supervisor, estimator, health and safety or project coordination means your CV has to sell your leadership, planning and commercial sense - not just your trade.
You're changing sector or coming in from overseas
Moving from residential to commercial, construction to mining or FIFO, contracting to a permanent role, or bringing an overseas trade qualification into New Zealand - your experience needs repositioning for a different audience.
We specialise in trade hiring.
Trade hiring is fast and blunt. A recruiter or site manager scans for the licence, the tickets and the type of work you have done - in about ten seconds. If it is not obvious, you are gone. Our trades specialists put it where it gets seen.
Licences, tickets and certs positioned up front
Site Safe passport, trade licence, heavy vehicle classes, EWP, working at heights, confined space, first aid - laid out where they get seen, worded the way job ads word them, with numbers and expiry dates where they matter.
ATS-optimised for trade roles
Seek NZ, Trade Me Jobs, recruiters and tier-one contractors all screen with software before a human reads a word. We write to pass those filters with the terminology used in your trade.
Trade-specific language for your discipline
Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, fitting, diesel, HVAC and civil trades each have their own vocabulary, standards and equipment. Your trades specialist writes in the language of your trade, not generic corporate speak.
Matched with a trades specialist
On the tools, leading hand, foreman, estimator or workshop manager all need different positioning. We match you with the specialist for your trade and the roles you are going for.
Specialists in every area of the trades.
Our trades specialists have written for tradespeople at every stage, from apprentices to foremen and estimators.
Example roles - not an exhaustive list. Don't see yours? Get a free CV review and we'll match you with the right specialist.
Simple, personal, built for trades professionals.
No handoffs. No junior staff. Your trades specialist, your career and a proven process.
Start with a free review
Upload your CV for a free same-day review, or book a free consultation call to talk through what you need.
Matched with your specialist
We match you with the trades specialist for your trade and the roles you're targeting.
One-to-one consultation
Before work, after knock-off or on your day off. We talk through your trade, your tickets and licences, the jobs you have delivered and the roles you want next before a word is written.
Delivered and refined
First draft in 3 business days. Unlimited revisions. Backed by our 60-day interview guarantee.
Complete peace of mind with our triple guarantee.
60-day interview guarantee
98% of clients secure more interviews within 60 days. If you don't, we rewrite and retarget your documents free of charge.
Full money-back guarantee
Changed your mind, or landed the job before we start work on your documents? No problem. We offer a full, no-quibble money-back guarantee.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Unlimited revisions. You finish the process with a CV you're completely happy with.
Frequently asked questions.
Do your CV writers have experience in the trades?
Yes. Since 2011 we've grown our team to 65 specialist CV writers working across 72+ industries, and we've written more than 60,000 CVs for over 920 professions. We match you with the specialist who has the most relevant trades experience for your role.
How long does it take?
Your first draft is delivered within 3 business days of your consultation call, which is usually scheduled for the next business day after you book. Express 1 and 2 business day turnarounds are also available.
Who will be working on my CV, and how do we communicate?
A specialist consultant from our team of New Zealand job market specialists works with you from start to finish. It starts with a one-to-one consultation by phone or Zoom, typically around an hour. After that you can reach your consultant by phone, Zoom or online chat in your account.
Will my CV get past applicant tracking systems (ATS)?
Yes. Most employers and job boards use ATS software to filter applications, and most applications are filtered by these systems before a recruiter sees them. Every CV we write is ATS-optimised with the keywords and formatting your target roles are screened for.
Can I request revisions?
Yes. Revisions are unlimited. Your consultant delivers requested changes by 5pm the following business day, and we keep going until your CV is exactly right.
In our clients' words.
We've helped over 60,000 clients since 2011. This is what tradies say about working with us.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 reviews"Was not having much luck in landing an interview let alone a job. After having my resume updated by CV People the results were immediate. I got a job and could not be happier."
"I am having a career change. My new CV manages to encompass over 20 years of work and presents it in a modern and professional way. Very happy with the result."
"Lorraine extracted from me skills I had forgotten and neglected to include, and made me realise how extensive my skill set was and how my previous CV was failing to do me justice."
"Starting my second career, I had no idea how to tie in my previous working life with a very different second career. Kerri succeeded in reflecting me perfectly on paper and making my previous experience seem indispensable to my new career path."
"I had a very basic and immature resume and she made it look extremely professional and in context to what I was applying for. Very quick to reply and nothing was an effort."
CV People trades specialist vs generic and AI CV services.
A trade CV lives or dies on whether your tickets are visible and your work is described the way site managers think about it. That is a job for a trades specialist - not a generic writer or AI tool.
Not sure where to start? Your free review tells you everything.
No commitment, no pressure - a detailed assessment of where your CV stands today and exactly what needs to change. We only recommend our services when we can deliver a measurable result.