Everything to get your resume restoration-ready in one place — what to lead with, how to structure it, and a short video on writing a resume and cover letter.
Lead with certifications (IICRC), job types you've handled (water, fire, mold, large-loss), and any Xactimate or scoping software experience — restoration hiring managers look for that first.
Not a fill-in-the-blank template — a plain breakdown of what to put in each section, so a simple, clean resume actually reads well.
Phone, mailing address, and email. Make sure your voicemail greeting sounds professional — hiring managers do call.
Optional, but a short, specific objective can help a recruiter match you to the right opening faster.
Keep it short: title, years of experience, relevant certifications/skills, and a couple work characteristics. Example: "Restoration Project Manager with 6+ years across residential and commercial large-loss claims, IICRC-certified, proficient in Xactimate scoping and estimating."
List roles in reverse chronological order, going back at least ten years. Lead each entry with loss types and scope of work handled.
Education, IICRC training, affiliations, licenses, technical/software skills (Xactimate, scoping tools), and languages spoken.
Skip personal information like marital status — keep the resume focused on experience and qualifications.
Click on either of these templates below to help get you started on writing a resume and getting into your new career!
From the Assistant Director & Coordinator of the Harvard Extension School — a third-party video, not produced by OPS Staffing, shared here as a helpful resource.