Carpenter CV Example and Writing Guide

Carpentry is not one job. A furniture carpenter, a shuttering carpenter on a building site and a door and window fitter use different skills, so say which you are. Employers also look for finishing quality, drawing reading and the tools and machines you can use. Write your experience in short lines with real numbers such as rooms, doors, formwork area or furniture pieces completed. Add one line about your safety habits and your readiness to work abroad.

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What to include in a carpenter CV

  • Say your carpentry type: furniture, shuttering and formwork, door and window, or false ceiling and partition.
  • Name the materials you work with: solid wood, plywood, MDF, laminate, veneer.
  • List machines and tools you can run, such as circular saw, router, planer and edge banding machine.
  • Add numbers like units per month, number of floors or square metres of formwork.
  • A phone photo portfolio of your best furniture or door work can be mentioned and sent when asked.

Sample profile (copy the idea, not the words)

Skilled carpenter with 10 years of experience in custom furniture, shuttering and formwork, and door and window installation. Works from drawings, uses hand tools and power machines safely, and delivers neat finishing on time.

Skills to consider

Furniture making, Shuttering and formwork, Door and window fitting, Wood finishing and polish, Reading carpentry drawings, Measuring and layout, Table saw, router and planer use, Plywood, MDF and solid wood work, Site safety.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Writing only "wood work" without saying what you built
  • Mixing every skill into one long list with no order
  • Forgetting to mention your experience on drawings and measurements

How to write a carpenter CV step by step

  1. Start with your contact details and headline. Write your name, phone, e-mail and city, and a headline such as "Carpenter - Furniture, Formwork and Door and Window Work".
  2. Write a two to three sentence profile. Say who you are, how many years of experience you have and one result you are proud of.
  3. List experience, newest first. For every job give the title, employer, dates and two to four bullet points that show results.
  4. Add education and certificates. Include degree, institute and year. Add licences or short courses that the job needs.
  5. Finish with skills and languages. Choose skills from the job advert that are really yours.
  6. Proofread and export as PDF. A PDF keeps your layout the same on every device.

Carpenter CV: frequently asked questions

How do I write a carpenter CV for a Saudi or Qatar construction company?

Lead with your site experience: formwork, shuttering, doors and windows, and finishing. Include years of experience, the size of projects, your passport details and the trade test you can take.

What is the difference between a shuttering carpenter and a furniture carpenter?

A shuttering (formwork) carpenter builds the temporary wooden or steel moulds for concrete on construction sites. A furniture carpenter works in a workshop on cabinets, beds and tables. Write the one you do, or both if true.

What if I learned carpentry from a master and have no certificate?

That is very common. Write your years of work, the master or company you worked for, and examples of what you built. An experience letter and a good trade test will matter more than a paper.

Should I add photos of my work to the CV?

Do not fill the CV with pictures. Mention that you can share a portfolio on request and keep 4 to 6 good photos ready on your phone to send by email or WhatsApp.

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