Your Workamper Resume is one of the most important tools in your job search. It’s often the first impression an employer has of you – and its purpose is simple: to land you an interview. A strong resume highlights your skills, abilities, and experience in a way that makes employers stop and take notice.
Think of your resume like a wrench in your RV tool kit. Just as you adjust a wrench to fit the job, you should adjust your resume to fit the position you’re applying for. With a few strategic changes, you can empower your resume and make it a powerful marketing tool.
Customize Your Resume to Match the Job
No two Workamping jobs are exactly alike. That’s why you should tweak your resume for each application.
- Match your objective to the ad. Instead of writing “Seeking campground work as a couple,” mention the actual roles listed in the ad: “He – maintenance and propane dispensing; she – camper check-ins and store sales.”
- Use the same keywords the employer uses. If the ad says “landscaping,” don’t just write “gardening.” Employers often skim resumes for exact words.
- Reorder your skills. If the job is heavy on reservations and customer service, lead with those. Put retail or sales experience further down the list.
- Highlight the most relevant experience. If you’ve worked in multiple areas — maintenance, office work, guest services — focus on the pieces that match the ad and downplay the rest.
Tip: If you regularly apply for two very different types of jobs (e.g. maintenance vs. retail), keep separate versions of your resume ready. That way, you’re always sending the most relevant one.
Use Strong Action Verbs
Employers want to see energy and initiative in your resume. Swap out generic phrases like “worked in maintenance” for action-driven statements.
Instead of:
Worked in maintenance
Try:
Maintained and repaired machinery in a welding shop; established procedures that reduced downtime.
Here are a few powerful verbs to consider adding:
assembled, assessed, budgeted, completed, coordinated, developed, established, evaluated, generated, implemented, landscaped, maintained, organized, repaired, resolved, streamlined, trained.
These words not only describe what you did – they show how you contributed and made a difference.
Leverage the Resume Builder at Workamper.com
Creating a resume from scratch can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our step-by-step Resume Builder makes it easy to create a professional Workamper Resume tailored for RV jobs.
As a Workamper News member, you can:
- Build and save your resume online
- Update and adjust it anytime
- Print it, download it, or email it to anyone, anytime
- Make it searchable for Employer members in our database
- Keep your information secure (your resume is only visible to employers with active memberships – never to the open internet)
Once your resume is live, employers can find you and send job offers directly to you!
Your resume is more than just a piece of paper – it’s your key to unlocking new opportunities on the road. By customizing it for each job and using strong action verbs, you’ll stand out from the crowd and show employers why you’re the right fit.
Ready to take the next step? Join Workamper News, build your resume, and connect with the largest network of employers in the Workamping world.
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