Personal Information

One of the standard features of a resume is the personal information of the contractor in the resume more. Include your name, address, phone number and email address. You should also include a brief profile that discusses you as a person. Include your organizational and multitasking skills and your career focus or goals. A career goal can be to provide the best contracting service possible in the given industry.

Qualifications

Employers usually hire contractors who have the proper qualifications for the project in question. Include a brief overview of your contracting qualifications in different industries or settings. Examples of qualifications are commercial or residential contracting in construction. You should also include any contract-negotiation skills for outsourcing, management ability and any planning or strategy experience.

Career Highlights

Provide a detailed description of some of your career highlights as an independent contractor. A potential client wants to see hard numbers, so provide specific examples. For instance, you could mention that you were awarded a residential building contract for $40 million over a three-year period. Include the results of the project so the prospective client knows you can meet deadlines.

Previous Clients

Include a list of individuals or companies for whom you have done contract work, including the name of the client, your specific contracting title and the period you worked for the client. Along with the basic information, add two or three points that describe your role in each contract position. Include your responsibilities, the amount of money you managed and the overall results of the project.

Education and Certifications

Outline your education, including your degree, the institution you attended and the year you graduated. Mention any certifications you have received, such as real estate or building contractor licenses and the years you acquired them.