APPRENTICE RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: July 27, 2024 - The Apprentice is tasked with a comprehensive range of responsibilities including turf and plant maintenance, irrigation, and drainage systems, alongside constructing and maintaining public spaces such as playgrounds, parks, and cemeteries. They are responsible for the safe operation of various equipment and machinery, ensuring public and staff safety by adhering to strict work health and safety policies. Additionally, the role involves supporting the development and management of digital solutions in civil engineering projects, including the creation, testing, and dispatching of new products, while maintaining a positive community image through efficient service.

Tips for Apprentice Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Apprentice, Philip Morris International, New York, NY

Job Summary:

  • Dealing with external suppliers and placing orders
  • Printing and scanning documents for training
  • Answering the telephone, data input, and Stock control
  • Speaking with candidates and formatting CV’s
  • Meeting and greeting clients
  • Collating information for marketing purposes
  • Attending workshops, and participating in as many learning opportunities as possible.
  • Assisting within the relevant department, but also learning about other aspects of the company.
  • Observing health and safety procedures.
  • Completing all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.
  • Keeping a log of everything learned.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Organization and Time Management (Hard Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • Adaptability and Willingness to Learn (Soft Skills)
  • Computer Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping (Hard Skills)

2. Apprentice, Valero Energy Corporation, San Antonio, TX

Job Summary:

  • Complete programmed works including turf maintenance, plant identification and maintenance, as well as irrigation and drainage
  • Assist in constructing and maintaining playgrounds, sporting fields, parks and gardens, streetscapes and cemeteries
  • Undertake the safe operation and maintenance of plant and equipment such as chainsaws, wood chippers, hand tools, pole saws, elevated work platforms, stump grinders
  • Maintain the health and safety of the general public and Council staff during the execution of works by ensuring safe work practices are adopted and adhered to in accordance with Council’s WHS policy and procedures
  • Ensure a positive image of the Council is promoted throughout the community through courteous, responsive, and efficient service.
  • Learning about ingredients and the creation of new products
  • Testing specifications of products and accurately recording information
  • Creating and despatching of samples to customers
  • Observing the first production of a new product to ensure conformance to the established development parameters
  • Supporting the management and coordination of the digital aspects of Transport projects.
  • Supporting the development of new digital solutions in a civil engineering context across the Transport team.
  • Advising engineering teams on digital scope, cost, and workflows.
  • Supporting the production of BIM-related documentation such as BEPs, MIDPs and TIDPs.
  • Liaising with wider Transport team on future ideas, and managing internal client relationships.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Landscaping and Horticulture Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Construction and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • Product Development and Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Sample Management (Hard Skills)
  • Digital Project Support (Hard Skills)

3. Apprentice, Raytheon Technologies, Waltham, MA

Job Summary:

  • Supporting the recruitment team with arranging interviews, and collating candidate information such as references, and assessment reports.
  • Collating reporting information from various systems.
  • Travel booking management and event planning support.
  • Customer Service Administration duties.
  • Postal / courier responsibilities, sending and arranging deliveries.
  • Continuous improvement administration.
  • Compliance document management support.
  • Observe the conditions of the relevant employment agreement or award.
  • Attend and perform work as directed.
  • Behave in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Obey all lawful instructions.
  • Work toward achieving the competencies of the training plan.
  • Undertake training and assessment under the training plan.
  • Keep the training record and produce this


Skills on Resume: 

  • Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Time Management (Soft Skills)
  • Customer Service Orientation (Soft Skills)
  • Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
  • Adaptability and Learning Agility (Soft Skills)

4. Apprentice, General Motors, Detroit, MI

Job Summary:
  • Participates and is involved in a variety of projects that support the needs of the department / facility. 
  • Works with the members of the team to identify solutions and perform tasks that accomplish individual and team goals.
  • Attends team / department meetings and actively participate / take on opportunities to share knowledge and skills that are pertinent to the meeting.
  • Gains knowledge of the department's / facilities functions. 
  • May job shadow various roles within the department in order to understand role in the organization.
  • Works with other members of the department / facility to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the process and accountability for the results / outcomes. 
  • Works independently or as a member of a team to accomplish the tasks necessary to successfully complete the project. 
  • Involves others when needed in a timely manner and work to meet project timelines.
  • Provides staff operational / clerical support to the department/facility


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Departmental Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Job Shadowing (Soft Skills)
  • Task Management (Soft Skills)
  • Accountability (Soft Skills)
  • Independence and Teamwork (Soft Skills)

5. Apprentice, Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ

Job Summary:

  • Supporting with the execution of MTM for all employees including but not limited to new starter packs, tenure anniversaries, gifting for new parents, and departure gifting.
  • Partnering with the CandE Officer to support on initiatives alongside the Office Admin team such as new starter packs and gifts for new parents.
  • Assisting with the planning and upkeep of MTM resources including calendar invite reminders, formatting of forms for consistency, partnering with the brand team to update certificates, 
  • Maintaining distribution records, managing stock trackers, managing orders for gifts, partnering with the Office team for deliveries, conducting analysis of alternative gifting options, and identifying areas within the employee lifecycle that can be optimized.
  • Reviewing how we elevate and showcase MTM to ensure managers and employees are aware and actively participating in this initiative.
  • Partnering with the CandE Officer with the monthly consolidation of Hyperfives updating excel spreadsheets with forms data and reports, and adding information for divisional breakdowns for line managers.
  • Supporting with analysis of Hyperfives awarded to identify opportunities and measure uptake.
  • Supporting with the consolidation of bi-annual recognition for Hyperhero and Hyperteams.
  • Driving awareness of recognition and participation across UK and Serbia.
  • Promoting programs/initiatives and helping to build relevant content for Wellbeing Wednesday and tracking.
  • Seeking well-being opportunities and conducting analysis of previous initiatives to evaluate success and plans for future initiatives.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
  • Analytical Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Initiative and Innovation (Soft Skills)
  • Wellbeing Promotion (Soft Skills)

6. Apprentice, Comcast Corporation, Philadelphia, PA

Job Summary:

  • Develop an understanding and experience in HR
  • Assist in HR administration, relating to the full employee life cycle
  • Assist and support in the recruiting and onboarding of staff
  • Help maintain HR and payroll systems, electronic and paper-based.
  • Liaising with the Accounts team on SAP-related queries
  • Managing spend for MTM initiatives.
  • Promoting munch and learns across teams further to Yammer posts and OMM.
  • Editing content for Hyperlearn including managing Munch and Learns channel upkeep.
  • Conducting spot checks to ensure we have all information from champions (i.e. photos), cross-checking calendar invites/attendance of EV sessions.
  • Supporting employee experience-related tasks to elevate the overall experience.


Skills on Resume: 

  • HR Understanding and Experience (Hard Skills)
  • Administrative Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Recruitment and Onboarding Support (Hard Skills)
  • HR and Payroll Systems Management (Hard Skills)
  • Collaboration and Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Financial Management (Hard Skills)
  • Content Management and Promotion (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Assurance and Employee Experience Support (Hard Skills)

7. Apprentice, The Walt Disney Company, Burbank, CA

Job Summary:

  • Achieve assigned quarterly sales and profit objectives, setting of and delivering the annual Sales Plan as approved by management.
  • Responsibility includes the Forecast reviews and weekly teleconference updates.
  • Develop the process to update and maintain the Retrofit cross-reference list
  • Collect and maintain accessible storage of Competitive Intelligence data
  • Support Sales, TIS and MSBD teams with the preparation of marketing collaterals 
  • Develop opportunities at end-users and to support Global Capital Projects (installation lists, customer presentations, case studies, conference papers)
  • Develop a process to maintain marketing collaterals and communicate availability
  • Create Application Bulletins from data in Funnel Wins, SLS testing and via sales correspondence
  • Support qualification and sales handover of marketing-generated leads achieved from TM, Tradeshows, Social Media and Telemarketing campaigns
  • Support various administrative tasks associated with tradeshows and events as requested by the EMEA Marcoms Manager
  • Interrogate subscription and on-line resource databases to create and maintain GTM mapping initiatives
  • Completed or been close to completing a degree in process/chemical or mechanical engineering


Skills on Resume: 

  • Understanding Legislation and Regulation (Hard Skills)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Practices for Hazardous Materials and Fire Protection (Hard Skills)
  • Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure (Hard Skills)
  • Surface Preparation for Adhesives and Mastics (Hard Skills)
  • Installation of Plumbing Components (Hard Skills)
  • Recognition of Different Finishes (Hard Skills)
  • Operation and Maintenance of Tools and Equipment (Hard Skills)

8. Apprentice, Archer Daniels Midland, Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

  • Support the preparation of goods to ensure they are ready for delivery/collection on time and WMS updated in a timely manner.
  • All goods to be processed when received to ensure system accuracy ensuring goods can be invoiced 
  • Assist in auditing of stock ensuring accurate reconciliation against the system
  • Carrying out local deliveries to reduce 3rd party courier costs
  • Ensure information for timely collections is provided
  • Receiving goods and allocating into relevant storage slot
  • Processing all relevant paperwork for deliveries received
  • Picking and re-packaging goods ready for collection
  • Providing all relevant paperwork for collections
  • Booking collections with approved transport/courier providers
  • Timely update of WMS at each process stage
  • Assist in any projects in different areas, even cross-functional to improve the company’s performance and efficiency
  • Provide support to the Warehouse or Parts Manager when either is on holiday
  • Provide holiday cover for the leader of the spare part
  • Work on projects in different areas, even cross-functional to improve the CTUK’s performance and efficiency
  • Be an active part of highlighting process inefficiencies and suggest cost-effective solutions to improve.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Warehouse Management System Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
  • Logistics Coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Soft Skills)
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Flexibility and Adaptability (Soft Skills)
  • Problem-Solving Abilities (Soft Skills)

9. Apprentice, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA

Job Summary:

  • Attend off-the-job training at a Further Education College or other training provider selected by the company
  • Complete a 13 Cell placement throughout the factory with a detailed Skills Matrix as evidence of understanding and knowledge learned
  • Produce the necessary portfolios required for the PEO (Performing Engineering Operations) and NVQ qualifications
  • Complete all homework required by the college or Training provider in a timely manner
  • Undertake a design and build project for the HNC based on an improvement to an OINS product or a process
  • Diagnose assembly, test and wiring problems and propose effective solutions
  • To gain multiple Product knowledge from day-to-day exposure and key skills from on-the-job training provided by each Cell Placement
  • Understand how the quality system works and where controlled documents are stored
  • Learn the importance of health and safety in the environment, and become familiar with all the policies and regulations. 
  • Be able to carry out risk assessments and adhere to  health and safety requirements at all times
  • Understand the importance of Planning and how the Supply chain works
  • Work and Product Installation during the Apprenticeship, including overseas travel (depending on business shipment requirements).
  • Understand how ECR (Engineering Change Requests) and QDR (Quality Deficiency Report) processes work


Skills on Resume: 

  • Technical Training Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Practical Application (Hard Skills)
  • Portfolio Development (Hard Skills)
  • Time Management (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Problem Solving (Hard Skills)
  • Product Knowledge Acquisition (Hard Skills)
  • Quality Control and Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)

10. Apprentice, Wells Fargo & Company, San Francisco, CA

Job Summary:

  • Performs cleaning and painting on finished fabricated products.
  • Operates industrial sheet metal fabrication equipment, manual and/or CNC saws, shears, presses, brakes
  • Performs equipment cleaning and preventative maintenance.
  • Use, read and interpret tape measure and other measuring instruments.
  • Reads and understands engineering prints.
  • Sets up and operates machines to produce quality parts and/or tools and meet production deadlines.
  • Maintains quality and safety standards, keeps records, and maintains equipment/supplies.
  • Perform advanced job role functions with moderate supervision
  • Operate required business area office equipment, business technology and software with minimal supervision
  • Communicate in a professional manner using verbal and written communications
  • Perform advanced problem-solving functions related to the business area
  • Identify and recommend incremental process changes
  • Monitor and report on assigned business area measurements
  • Distribute business area required information, materials or documentation


Skills on Resume: 

  • Cleaning and Painting (Hard Skills)
  • Operating Industrial Equipment (Hard Skills)
  • Preventative Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Measurement Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Engineering Print Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Machine Setup and Operation (Hard Skills)
  • Quality and Safety Standards Adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Advanced Problem-Solving and Process Improvement (Soft Skills)

11. Apprentice, Chevron Phillips Chemical, The Woodlands, TX

Job Summary:
  • Settles minor problems or complaints within agreed limits
  • May operate complex equipment, techniques, and or methods in the delivery of a specialist service or function
  • Requires good organization skills and explains tasks to others
  • Typically no supervisory responsibilities
  • Has developed skills to perform day-to-day activities
  • Often identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations and assesses each using standard procedures
  • Generally works within established procedures
  • Mainly works with a strong degree of supervision
  • Entry level often for those with work experience in the skill area.
  • Understand 5s Implementation – apply to current methods used and offer ideas or improvements
  • Agree on a target cell in line with business needs and own career aspirations
  • Support schedule adherence by planning, prioritizing, and coordinating available resources to achieve work programs in line with the cell plan
  • Be able to recognize team customers both internal and external and strive to satisfy needs
  • Ensure all personal protective equipment is used in compliance with Health and Safety guidelines
  • Carry out any other task that may be reasonably requested by the company


Skills on Resume: 

  • Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Technical Proficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Problem Identification (Hard Skills)
  • Adherence to Procedures (Hard Skills)
  • Supervisory Independence (Soft Skills)
  • Entry-Level Competency (Hard Skills)
  • Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)