Millions of people drive, deliver, and shop through apps like DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Instacart, and Amazon Flex. Some do it full time, and many do it between jobs or on the side. Gig work is real work, and it shows reliability, independence, customer service, and safe driving, which are exactly what many employers need.
What employers want to see
Gig work fits especially well with delivery driver, courier, CDL, warehouse, customer service, and route jobs. Employers want to know you're dependable without supervision, safe on the road, and good with customers. Your ratings, number of trips or deliveries, and clean driving record are the proof.
Resume summary
Dependable independent driver experienced in delivering orders and transporting customers safely and on time. Keeps high customer ratings, manages a flexible schedule, and works independently with little supervision. Looking to bring reliability, a clean driving record, and strong customer service to a new role.
Skills to list
- Safe, defensive driving
- Route planning and GPS navigation
- On-time delivery
- Customer service
- High customer ratings
- Order accuracy
- Working independently
- Time management
- Vehicle upkeep and inspection
- Clean driving record
Experience bullet points
- Completed deliveries and rides through app-based platforms with high customer ratings
- Planned efficient routes to deliver orders on time, even during peak hours
- Checked orders for accuracy before pickup and delivery
- Handled customer requests and problems politely and professionally
- Managed my own schedule and hours to meet earnings goals
- Kept my vehicle clean, maintained, and ready for daily work
- Followed food safety and handling rules for grocery and restaurant orders
- Drove safely in all weather and traffic conditions with no accidents
- Tracked mileage, earnings, and expenses for tax records
- Worked independently with no direct supervision
Put all your apps in one entry
Don't list each app as a separate job. Use one entry, name the apps, and let your numbers do the talking. You can usually find your total trips or deliveries and your rating in each app.
Independent Rideshare and Delivery Driver, Self-Employed (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash), Birmingham, AL. 2022 to Present. Completed 5,000+ rides and deliveries with a 4.95-star rating; drove 60,000+ miles with no accidents or violations; maintained my vehicle to company inspection standards.
Tips for this role
- Lead with your rating and trip count. These are unusual, specific numbers that make your reliability easy to believe.
- Mention your driving record. For driving jobs, a clean record and years of driving experience are key selling points.
- Connect it to the job. Applying for a delivery route or CDL training program? Gig driving is directly relevant. Applying for customer service? Lead with ratings and customer handling.
- List it as current if you still do it. Part-time gig work alongside another job is fine to show. It shows you're hardworking.
Build your resume free
Open the 360 Quick Resume builder, choose Self-Employed & Business Owners, then pick Gig Worker / Delivery & Rideshare Driver. This summary, skills list, and these bullet points load in for you to edit. Download as PDF, Word, or plain text, free.
For more help, read our full guide on how to put self-employment on a resume, including titles, references, and answering employer concerns.