Turn your resume into a proof‑driven, job‑ready profile employers actually trust.
BluFutur puts proof over paper. This guide shows trades and service pros how to convert a traditional resume into a clean, verified portfolio that wins interviews.
Why switch?
- Show, don’t tell: Photos, job cards, tickets, and site-ready skills beat bullet points.
- Verified signals: Licences, tickets, and references sit alongside real project evidence.
- Faster matching: Structured skills + location + availability = better job matches.
What you’ll need (gather first)
- Latest resume (PDF/Doc)
- Photo ID (for verification)
- Licences/Tickets: e.g., White Card (CPCWHS1001), EWP, HR/HC/MC, confined spaces, gas fitter, refrigerant handling, etc.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship certs, trade certs, RTO statements of attainment.
- Work evidence: Before/after photos, job cards, timesheets, toolbox talks, test results, commissioning sheets.
- References: 2–3 supervisors/clients with phone/email (get permission).
10 steps: resume → portfolio (15–30 mins)
Import resume: Upload your PDF/Doc. BluFutur auto‑parses roles, dates, and skills as a starting point.
Headline & summary: One line: “HVAC tech | ARCtick | commercial & hospitals | Sydney + FIFO” 3–4 lines: What you do, where you work, top tickets, safety record, what you want next.
Core profile: Location & travel radius, right to work, licence numbers & expiries, ABN (optional), availability (immediate / notice period / shift preferences).
Skills map (make it searchable): Tick the exact tasks and tools you can do solo vs with supervision.
Projects & experience (turn bullets into evidence): Add 3–6 key jobs using this template:
Tickets, quals & inductions: Enter issuer, number, and expiry. Toggle “Show to employers”. Set renewal reminders.
Safety & compliance: First aid, LVR/CPR, asbestos awareness, SWMS familiarity, JSA experience, incident‑free hours (if trackable).
References (2–3): Supervisor/client name, role, site, phone/email, what they’ll vouch for (e.g., “commissioning quality, reliability”).
Rates & logistics (optional): Hourly/day, ABN vs PAYG, tools/ute, willingness for OT/FIFO/night shift, site clearances.
Polish & publish: Crop clean headshot (PPE ok), check spelling, hide sensitive numbers if needed, then Publish Portfolio. You’ll get a sharable link + QR.
Quality bar (aim here)
- Bronze: Resume imported + basic skills ticked + 1 project + key tickets.
- Silver (recommended): 4+ projects with photos, 2 referees, full tickets with expiries, availability and radius set.
- Gold (standout): Measurable outcomes on projects, commissioning/test sheets attached, short intro video (30–45s), safety record logged.
Employer‑view checklist (SMB hiring lens)
- Clear headline + location radius
- Valid tickets/inductions with expiries
- Evidence of the same tasks our job needs
- Two reachable referees
- Start date, shift preferences, and own tools/ute noted
If you tick these, you’re interview‑ready.
Smart tips
- Keep it real: Only list tasks you can do unsupervised.
- Label everything: Photo file names like “RCD‑test‑Ward3‑Aug2025.jpg”.
- Show outcomes: Numbers beat adjectives (e.g., “30 units installed, zero rework”).
- Safety first: Put inductions and incident‑free hours up front.
- Short video wins: 3 lines—who you are, what you do best, where you’ll work.
FAQs
Ready to make the switch?