Landscaping Experience | Building Blocks for Your Resume
On-the-job experience, working as a landscaper, provides the opportunity to expand your current skill set. Gaining new experiences in our market makes you a much more valuable and marketable candidate for job openings. Whether the job opening is in the landscaping industry or another line of work, the skills and experiences you gain from working with Pondering Gardens LLC will give you a “one up” on your competition.
As we had touched on in the previous article, there is so much more to the landscaping business and industry than the just the physical side of installing plants, building retaining walls and mowing a lawn. You are able to gain the knowledge of how a project is run from start to finish and the small, intricate components of each phase that bring overall success to our business.
Product and Process Knowledge
There is a vast collection of product and process knowledge one can gain from working as a landscaper. General product knowledge is important, so that employees can educate customers on the what, why and how of plants, yard maintenance, project construction, etc. What type of plant is going in the garden and how does one maintain the life of the plant? Why do plant those bushes in that part of the yard? How do you winterize your garden/yard in preparation for harsh temperatures? These are just some of the many, many questions and important answers an employee will need to know. Gaining this product and process knowledge will contribute to the overall success of a project and a positive client-customer relationship.
The ability to gain and house the knowledge about the landscaping business can be translated to any industry. When someone is able to quickly pickup on the terminology, process and product information, it can be proof they are a fast learner and valuable to the employer. Multi-tasking can also work hand in hand with product and process knowledge. There are always numerous phases of the project process working at different times and going in all directions in this line of work. Managing all the different tasks definitely contributes to positive resume building.
Project and Time Management
The success of a landscaping project of any caliber, small or large, is measured by how much time and money was spent and did it meet or exceed the estimated budget. From project conception to completion, managing a landscaping project properly is the big key to success. Having the opportunity to work on a project, maintaining the schedule, making sure everything is happening is a marketable quality to add to your resume. Landscaping employees are constantly using critical thinking and problem solving skills to ensure a project completed with the customer expectations in mind. All of these skills encompass values that any employer will look for on a resume. Gaining work experience in landscaping can teach these skills to you!
Landscaping Design and Design Execution
While many landscaping companies have employees designated to design and execute the final decisions on a project, new employees can gain experience and knowledge of these skills through job shadowing. Having the ability to watch and learn from someone with experience can be beneficial for all involved on a project. Task observation is a good quality to have as it is transferable to any occupation. Listening and having the willingness to learn new things is an invaluable quality to add to your resume!
Overall, we hope that catching a glimpse of the landscaping business and the important skills and qualities one can learn and gain will help you understand how much of an impact this type of job can have on your resume. The landscaping project process embodies and requires many skill sets. Gaining work experience with Pondering Gardens LLC will help build a strong and positive resume for you! If you have interest in working for our great company, please fill out an application today! We look forward to hearing from you!