Resume Toolkit Create a Resume That Gets You Noticed. Use this toolkit with the Beginning Career Resume Template and Experienced Professional Resume Template.
RESUME BEST PRACTICES QUANTIFY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
USE ACTION-ORIENTED LANGUAGE
KEEP IT CONSISTENT
Use numbers to show results
Start bullets with strong verbs
dates, headings, spacing, and
and impact. Example:
that show what you did.
bullet points throughout.
"Managed a crew of 6
Example: Managed, Installed,
employees to complete
Maintained, Coordinated.
Use the same formatting for
projects 15% ahead of schedule."
HIGHLIGHT CREDENTIALS & LEADERSHIP
TAILOR TO THE POSITION
Include certifications, licenses,
highlight the most relevant
training, leadership roles, and
skills and experience.
Review the job posting and customize your resume to
hands-on experience that match the job.
COMMON RESUME MISTAKES Using a generic objective that
Including long paragraphs
Listing duties without showing
does not connect to the
instead of concise statements.
results, skills, or impact.
position.
Leaving spelling, grammar, or
Overusing graphics or design
formatting errors.
elements that make the resume harder to read.
GREEN INDUSTRY DETAILS TO INCLUDE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Plant, irrigation, equipment, maintenance, retail, warehouse, delivery, safety, or customer service experience.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES TNLA certifications, TDA licenses, irrigation licenses, CDL, pesticide applicator license, OSHA training, and more.
SKILLS & LEADERSHIP Bilingual communication, leadership, crew training, scheduling, sales, inventory, project coordination, and more.
EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES Internships, FFA, 4-H, horticulture classes, career fair participation, volunteer work, and campus activities.
ADDITIONAL BOOSTERS Customer service, problem solving, teamwork, equipment operation, and technology skills.
TNLA RECOMMENDATION Before submitting a resume, ask one trusted person to review it for clarity, spelling, and whether the experience listed matches the job posting. A strong resume should make it easy for an employer to understand what you have done, what skills you bring, and why you are ready for the role.
RESUME CONTENT CHECKLIST RESUME SECTIONS CHECKLIST Contact Information (phone, email, location)
Professional Summary Tailored to the position
FINAL CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU SUBMIT Tailored to the job posting Grammar and spelling checked Consistent formatting throughout Dates are accurate Easy to read and well organized
Skills Relevant skills that match the job
Experience Use bullets and quantify results
Certifications & Licenses Include dates if applicable
Education
Reviewed by someone you trust
✓ PROOFREAD ✓ CUSTOMIZE ✓ BE CONFIDENT
List highest level first
Achievements Awards, leadership, recognition
REMEMBER Your resume is your first impression. Make it clear, professional, and focused on how you can help the employer succeed.