SSG John McCammon 1277457 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just trying to get some different perspective on Résumé building. 2016-02-03T10:33:44-05:00 SSG John McCammon 1277457

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just trying to get some different perspective on Résumé building.

2016-02-03T10:33:44-05:00 2016-02-03T10:33:44-05:00 SPC Joshua Heath 1277475

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The best tip I can give you is to speak with a former military member who's working in HR if at all possible. They see resumes all the time and can probably help translate. <br /><br />Keep in mind that translating things is mostly about focusing on the numbers and active words that are non-jargon, but there is also a lot of jargon in the civilian world as well. Google where you want to work to find key words of use.

2016-02-03T10:42:28-05:00 2016-02-03T10:42:28-05:00 SFC Michael Whipple 1277490

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do do do, utilize the ACAP on the closest installation. Best thing I&#39;ve done.

2016-02-03T10:51:03-05:00 2016-02-03T10:51:03-05:00 LTC Yinon Weiss 1277501

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a long subject, but here are my top 5 tips:<br /><br />1) Do not use ANY acronyms, no matter how obvious they are to. For example, you may think &quot;USAREC&quot; is clear enough, but nobody will know what that means. Most people even in the military don&#39;t know what that means. Absolutely zero acronyms or jargon. I see you&#39;re a mortarman, so avoid even that term. If a random person on the street can&#39;t understand it, don&#39;t use it on a resume.<br /><br />2) Convert military positions to civilian position names. For example, &quot;Squad Leader&quot; is really &quot;Team Leader&quot;, (there are no squads in civilian life). Or if that sounds like too much of a demotion, try &quot;Department Leader&quot;. Do this for all positions which don&#39;t have a direct civilian equivalent.<br /><br />3) Your bullet points should be results, not responsibilities. This is the #1 mistake I see on every single military resume. People will write &quot;Responsible for XYZ dollars/equipment.&quot; That was just your job responsibility, but resume bullet points should talk about what you accomplished, not what you were given. It&#39;s fine to have 1-2 lines describing your job, but when writing the actual bullet points, don&#39;t list things that you had just by the nature of you holding the position, and that anybody else holding the position can say the same thing. Employers care less about your job description (which 100% of people in that role can claim), and more about what you actually excelled at and how you performed.<br /><br />4) When writing results, focus on the outcomes, not the inputs. For example, I&#39;ve seen intel people write &quot;Produced over 500 intelligence reports&quot;... well, sorry, producing paperwork is not an accomplishment in the private sector. What did that person accomplish? For example, how about &quot;Generated intelligence analysis that directly contributed to the capture of seven high priority targets.&quot; Use quantitative RESULTS as much as possible. If your bullet point doesn&#39;t have a &quot;...resulting in...&quot; (or equivalent) and an outcome, it may not be worth listing.<br /><br />5) Highlight success by listing awards, but don&#39;t include an &quot;Awards Section&quot;. It is true that hiring managers don&#39;t really understand or care about awards, but awards do help highlight when something you did was exceptional. For example, &quot;Awarded Army Commendation Medal for achieving a 25% increase in the unit&#39;s recruiting goals.&quot; So in short, use awards to highlight your accomplishments, don&#39;t just list them as a separate throw-away section, and also, don&#39;t neglect them.<br /><br />Ok, I know I said top 5, but I had to add one more...<br /><br />6) Avoid language about combat/killing/blowing things up. You&#39;re looking for a civilian job, not a security contract job. So avoid &quot;combat patrols&quot; or &quot;engaged in 4 enemy firefights&quot; or &quot;fired mortar missions faster than any other section&quot; type highlights. Focus on the OUTCOMES, and quantify whenever possible. For example, somebody could say &quot;Conducted operations in an area of 300 square miles which resulted in a 25% reduction in violence and a 30% increase in new businesses emerging due to the improved security posture.&quot;

2016-02-03T10:55:43-05:00 2016-02-03T10:55:43-05:00 SGT Ben Keen 1277508

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One of the things I tell transitioning Veterans is that employers really do not care about WHAT you got, but WHY you got it. This is true for a lot of the resume writing process. The other bit of advice I can tell you from my own experience is do exactly what you are doing now; ask questions! Also, do not forget about the soft skills the military taught you. Look at the job postings that interest you and ensure you craft your resume towards those positions. Make it work FOR you rather than you work for it.

2016-02-03T10:59:49-05:00 2016-02-03T10:59:49-05:00 SFC Adam Potter 1277646

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here is one tip: Station Commander = Recruiting Office Manager<br /><br />Most civilian resume screeners will have no idea what a Station Commander is.<br /><br />Also if you want to have a good shot at an interview, tailor the resume to the job posting. As an example, Here we list our required qualifications for a position, and then perhaps desired qualifications as well. I would recommend printing off the job posting and under each qualification, write in where you had that experience, skill etc. Then on your resume in your work history, when you enter your position that has that experience, ensure you highlight what the job posting is asking for. Same with your cover letter, make sure it highlights how you are qualified to do the job, and why you are great at doing what you do.

2016-02-03T12:09:17-05:00 2016-02-03T12:09:17-05:00 PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 1277680

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Connect on Linked-In with your fellow Vets here. See what they have posted as far as translating their Military Skills into Civilian and see if that will help you.

2016-02-03T12:27:02-05:00 2016-02-03T12:27:02-05:00 MSG David Johnson 1277730

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you can get your info from ACES, it translate all your military carrer for college credits. I know you want info on your resume, but your ACES transcript translates everything you did in the military into what the civilian equivalent is. You can use that for starters. <br />You can also go to your local community college and if you talk nice to the Veterans service Office they will help as well.<br /><br />Hope this helps, also if you have a lot of transferable credits you could be close to a degree. Also, if you're on active duty there is the TAPS Office to help. <br /><br />I didn't read any other replies so all this may have been covered already.<br /><br />Good luck.

2016-02-03T12:59:38-05:00 2016-02-03T12:59:38-05:00 Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS 1277742

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."<br /><br />1. Write it how you THINK. Just do it. Don't overthink it. Don't try to translate it. Don't try to convert it. Just make a historical record of what you did in your own words. (Rough Draft Phase)<br />2. Go through, find any acronyms and spell them out. (Alpha Phase)<br />3. Go through and look for Jargon &amp; Tradespeak. If a "normal" person, as in the HR person wouldn't understand it, convert it to "Plain English." After you have done this, give it to someone else, preferably non-military and have them do the same.<br />4. Use terms like Supervisor and Manager. Yes we are Leaders, however we hold Supervisory &amp; Management "Roles" or "Billets." Many of the terms we use mean different things when read by a Civilian. It's like the difference between American English &amp; British English. The "nuances" are what will get you.<br />5. Define things. If you managed a warehouse, how big was it. What was its value. If you supervised/managed/led people, how many? Provide context (i.e. accomplishments or tasks).

2016-02-03T13:04:20-05:00 2016-02-03T13:04:20-05:00 CW5 Private RallyPoint Member 1277764

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is also important to not only have a resume ready but to tailor it to the specific job you are applying for. If you are applying for a corrections officer job, focus on control and apprehension, not issuing out tickets on the street.<br />A resume needs to be on point. You can list all your previous jobs/positions but only elaborate on them if the material pertains to the job at hand. IOW, present the 'so what' to the company you want to work for.<br />Also, be prepared to back up any credentials. Know your subject matter. I have seen at least 20 applicants over the last year that claim to know X and Y on the resume but are unable to answer basic questions about them.

2016-02-03T13:13:01-05:00 2016-02-03T13:13:01-05:00 SFC Adam Potter 1277768

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hire Heroes USA has Transition Counselors that will assist you in building your resume. I sent in my DD 214, NCOERS, AARTS Transcripts, etc and other resumes I had and they made a great resume for me to use. I would then tailor that resume to specific jobs I was applying for. <br />You can register for their services at: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hireheroesusa.org/get-registered/">https://www.hireheroesusa.org/get-registered/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/040/292/qrc/tr?1454523269"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.hireheroesusa.org/get-registered/"> Hire Heroes USA | Get Registered</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Once you’re registered, amember of our teamwillcontact youwithin 5 business days to complete an assessment on how Hire Heroes USA can best assist you with your job search process. Please remember to frequently check the email account you registered with Hire Heroes USA for notifications, updates and general communication from our team.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-02-03T13:14:36-05:00 2016-02-03T13:14:36-05:00 SFC Justin Scott 1277793

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you gone and taken the resume building class on your post? They provide excellent information on this.

2016-02-03T13:24:04-05:00 2016-02-03T13:24:04-05:00 CPT Pedro Meza 1277841

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Start by having a good dictionary and thesaurus next to you so that you can check word use and word alternatives. I am also willing to help you, just send me a private message, I have over 20 years as an instructor and teacher; including English writing.

2016-02-03T13:42:32-05:00 2016-02-03T13:42:32-05:00 Sgt Private RallyPoint Member 1277864

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Join LinkedIn and build a profile. Then join the LinkedIn group, "Veteran Mentor Network." Post your resume to your LinkedIn profile. Then start a discussion in the Veteran Mentor Network, asking the group to review and comment on your resume. This group has a number of HR types that will be glad to make sure your resume is ready to attract attention.

2016-02-03T13:52:07-05:00 2016-02-03T13:52:07-05:00 SGT Dave Tracy 1277873

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have used a "scale down to scale up" approach in addressing what I did/do in the Army on my resume. By that, I mean I do NOT begin by concerning myself with keywords, buzzwords and phrases that I think company HR or recruiters are looking for. Catchy buzzwords don't mean much if one can't actually convey to others what they did, and if one can't convey what they did, then those catchy buzzwords probably aren't being used correctly anyway. <br /><br />So instead I begin by figuring out how I would explain my military experience to a child; break it down Barney Style so to speak. Kids need an image in their minds; jargon, acronyms, buzzwords mean even less to them than someone looking at your resume, so that is Square 1. <br /><br />If you can EFFECTIVELY explain yourself to a child, you should be able to repackage those explanations on your resume, in a way a more sophisticated person would: i.e. the hiring manager. But then again, perhaps the one reviewing your resume is no brighter than a child anyway! ;-)

2016-02-03T13:56:41-05:00 2016-02-03T13:56:41-05:00 Lt Col Stephen Petzold 1277928

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you have had a lot of different jobs while in the military then listing the basic info on all of them can use up a lot of the space on a resume. If that is the case then you might want to look at creating a functional resume rather than a chronological one. With a functional one it is more of listing the skills you have (such as managing people) and then listing some of the things you have done in your military career that support that skill. You can then provide a military biography if they need to see your sequence of jobs.

2016-02-03T14:23:41-05:00 2016-02-03T14:23:41-05:00 LTC Jason Mackay 1278296

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Use the little white transition guide book. There are verbs to use on Job Descriptions and accomplishments. Using the STAR format helped, so I was not so focused on translating every little thing from MIL to CIV, I could focus on STAR.<br /><br />If anyone cracks the code on translating Commander to a CIV equivalent let me know. DOL at SFL TAP recommended COO, which does neither term justice.<br /><br />Platoons, Companies and Battalions are where we all live...I translated those by relating size, organization and mission. Example divisional sustainment brigade: ...1600 person organization separated into 12 specialized business units that provide munitions, transportation, maintenance, materiel management, supply, movement control, finance, human resources, and fuel to the 26,000 people and XXXX thousand vehicles of the 4th Infantry Division. I know I still have division in there, but it is context and not substance. If they have no idea what an Army Division is, they see 26,000 people and XXXX vehicles.

2016-02-03T17:21:33-05:00 2016-02-03T17:21:33-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1278370

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One thing I have seen in the past is the use of family and friends. Write your resume as best you can, then have a friend or family member to read it and provide feedback on what confused them or what they did not understand. This should help you identify anything that may not have translated well for you. However, the ample a advice here of using all the assistance programs the military provides for transitioning soldiers will definitely steer you in the right direction, good luck.

2016-02-03T17:51:45-05:00 2016-02-03T17:51:45-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 1279013

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check out this link to "Civilian Terms for Military Experience" below. It gives some examples of how to translate military experience into more understandable civilian terms for your resume. <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.handsonbanking.org/financial-education/military/civilian-terms-for-military-experience/">http://www.handsonbanking.org/financial-education/military/civilian-terms-for-military-experience/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/040/419/qrc/logo.png?1454559079"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.handsonbanking.org/financial-education/military/civilian-terms-for-military-experience/">Civilian terms for military experience - Hands on Banking</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-02-03T23:11:22-05:00 2016-02-03T23:11:22-05:00 SFC Donald Neal 1279136

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Like others have stated, you'll need to boil down the essence of what you accomplished. Instead of responsible for PCCs/PCIs; you can use performed pre-operations checks, took corrective actions and conducted operations while ensuring conformity for policy and procedures. Create a LinkedIn profile too and look at what others are doing.

2016-02-04T01:26:18-05:00 2016-02-04T01:26:18-05:00 LCDR Private RallyPoint Member 1279356

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>MAJ Weiss detailed a very comprehensive list. I will add, from a private sector point of view...that what is most attractive to hiring entities evaluating a military hire is certifications, and proven examples of accomplishment that mirror (as closely as possible) the position you are applying for. Sad, but true...people are skeptical today; Too many people can justly claim that they have been trained to carry the water, but what we're looking for is how many buckets you carried from point A to point B. Keep in mind that some qualities, such as leadership, initiative and consistency are universal, whether in a combat zone, or on a production line. Finally, unless you are applying for a job requiring combat skills, i.e. tactical LE, contract security, etc...leave the "scary stuff" off the list. The quality assessment out here is inverse of military life...it's all one, big, giant FOB.

2016-02-04T08:17:46-05:00 2016-02-04T08:17:46-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1280083

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your resume writing style should also reflect the type of job you're applying for. If you're applying to jobs in multiple fields, I would create a generic resume 1st then cater them to specific employers!

2016-02-04T13:25:17-05:00 2016-02-04T13:25:17-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1280596

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Contact me and I can help. I was offered the DOL TAP job as I am getting out. It's where they teach writing your resume. [login to see]

2016-02-04T16:24:06-05:00 2016-02-04T16:24:06-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1281338

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>VMET can assist with that

2016-02-04T22:41:24-05:00 2016-02-04T22:41:24-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 1282509

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you getting ready to ETS within the next two years? ACAP has classes that address resume' building.

2016-02-05T13:27:11-05:00 2016-02-05T13:27:11-05:00 COL Charles Williams 1283842

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Your resume, if geared for the civilian job marker, not GS or Government Contractor, needs to be in language (civilian lingo) all will understand... SL, PSG, really mean nothing to someone who had never walked in your shoes. <br /><br />Take me for example... Battalion Commander, Provost Marshal, Director of Emergency Services... or Police Chief or Director of Public Safety...

2016-02-06T01:18:36-05:00 2016-02-06T01:18:36-05:00 1LT A. Uribe 1284058

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would hire a professional resume writer, worked for me and got me a GS-12 position.

2016-02-06T08:18:02-05:00 2016-02-06T08:18:02-05:00 SFC James Young 1284861

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To reply to the comments referring resources and tools. These are great to give you an idea. Having someone write your resume for you is bad for you. Only you know your skills, and what your accomplishments are. You will sell yourself short of someone writes your resume. ACAP is what you put into it. There is no "A+B=C" formula that will land you a career. There are many factors. What the company is looking for, what the timing is like for the position and yourself, what expectations for both parties are not met. Sometimes you have one shot to make an impression. Your goal is to make one that is so good they remember you. I wasn't hired after my first interview because I wasn't getting out of the Army for a few months. I kept in touch and luckily I walked on the week I got out. This is how LinkedIn plays an important part. Resumes give a preview of your skills. You keep it one to two pages, while your linkedin profile you can tell your entire story. At the same time, you can connect with your interviewer, or prospective manager at the same time. I encourage connecting and working on some pointers for interviews. Resumes are a breeze. The first time I tried to pitch an elevator pitch it was rough. I taught as an instructor on the M2A3 Bradley for a while, and as I got out I was a senior instructor at the NCO Academy. I was also teaching the Army Basic Instructor Course, and small group leaders course. 30 seconds talking about myself was unnatural and I had to rehearse it a lot before getting it down. When you add a LinkedIn profile. Again, like a resume, keep it free from military jargon. Make a good tagine (job description) for the career you are looking to get into. Example: "Experienced Project Manager who is a self starter, secret clearance, available ________." And don't have a picture of you in military uniform. Think of it as sending in a DA photo with you in just a suit and tie rather than uniform....that is exactly what you are doing if you are transitioning and job hunting.

2016-02-06T16:42:46-05:00 2016-02-06T16:42:46-05:00 SSG Steven Dowell 1285538

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't remember what they call it now but if you go to the ACAP office and they can print you off a packet of transfer words to transfer military jargon into civilian speak.

2016-02-06T23:14:45-05:00 2016-02-06T23:14:45-05:00 SGT Jonathon Caldwell 1289258

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ssg John McCammon, create a Linkedin profile. Once you have a profile, connect/find marylandveternsneedjobs. Yes its all one word. They are a recruiting/resume company based out of the D.C. area and will assist SM's and Veterans with job search and resume writing free of charge. A gentleman by the name of Art is the founder and was a huge help during my transition nearly 2 years ago. You'll need a rough resume built already, however they will have 1 or multiple people critique it and give suggestions for you to fix it. Hope this helps and good luck.

2016-02-08T21:43:54-05:00 2016-02-08T21:43:54-05:00 COL Bernie Williford 1289722

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I used heroes to hired and they took my awards and evaluations for the last ten years and drafted up a pretty good resume. I still had to tweek it and if course adjust for each job I am applying for to get key word matches. SFL-TAP gives you some basics but Heroes to Hired is free.

2016-02-09T07:07:21-05:00 2016-02-09T07:07:21-05:00 PO1 Jeff Miller 1289743

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>John. Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.onetonline.org">http://www.onetonline.org</a>. it's a career planning website. There's a specific section for military members and has a listing ofcivilian job titles for the miltary duty/billet <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/041/259/qrc/onet_logo_print.png?1455021128"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.onetonline.org.">O*NET OnLine</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-02-09T07:33:36-05:00 2016-02-09T07:33:36-05:00 LtCol Private RallyPoint Member 1289745

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>May I suggest having other transitioned military peers review your work and offer suggestions - a second eye/review can always be helpful. I'd be willing to take a lokk if you'd like.

2016-02-09T07:34:42-05:00 2016-02-09T07:34:42-05:00 SrA Troy Barber 1289806

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Check with your local Community College, maybe take a class, at the veteran center there are several people and programs that can help you with your resume.

2016-02-09T08:22:19-05:00 2016-02-09T08:22:19-05:00 SFC Guy Quinn 1289920

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hireheroesusa.org/">http://www.hireheroesusa.org/</a><br /><br />Root around in here and you will find all that is needed to transition. They are awesome on resumes. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/041/272/qrc/tr?1455027863"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.hireheroesusa.org/"> Hire Heroes USA | Home</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Join Hire Heroes USA at the Boots to Suits Conference, March 30-31, 2016at the McKimmon Conference &amp; Training Center, NC State University, Raleigh, NC. Presented by Fayetteville State University Department of Social Work: Military Professional, Personal and Family Development Program This two-day event will feature several keynote speakers, sessions for hiring managers, HR professionals</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-02-09T09:24:24-05:00 2016-02-09T09:24:24-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 1289937

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Focus on your quantifiable and quantifiable attributes. Responsible for X number of people or $XXX of equipment.

2016-02-09T09:32:55-05:00 2016-02-09T09:32:55-05:00 Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns 1290084

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is the primary reason I established the Military Occupational Skills Conversion Institute or MOSCI to convert DD-214 entries into civilian jargon and to meet he educational requirements normally expected by employers. <a target="_blank" href="http://mannslogistics.wix.com/mosci">http://mannslogistics.wix.com/mosci</a>. But you can search for free websites that will show you, by MOS, like this one <a target="_blank" href="http://www.careerinfonet.org">http://www.careerinfonet.org</a>. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-02-09T10:31:51-05:00 2016-02-09T10:31:51-05:00 COL David McClean 1290420

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Send me your resume in an editable format. I would be happy to review with track changes as necessary - no charge: [login to see]

2016-02-09T12:37:13-05:00 2016-02-09T12:37:13-05:00 SP6 Ron W. 1290496

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I read a magazine at the VA yesterday called G.I. Jobs that has good ideas about writing a resume and a list of veteran's friendly schools. Has a Facebook page.

2016-02-09T12:59:21-05:00 2016-02-09T12:59:21-05:00 1stSgt David Welch 1290745

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was a professional headhunter for several years after getting back from Iraq in 05. Resumes and job searching is something I know a thing or two about.<br /><br />Removing the combat-boots on your resume is critical. Look at the job descriptions of the jobs you feel qualified for based on your experience an use their language. For example, NCOIC, is "Supervisor". SrNCOIC would be "Superintendent" etc. But the big elements are in describing your duties. Numbers talk, "maintained $15M in equipment with 98% effective rate and zero safety incidences." "Supervised a team of 5 individuals expected to perform in austere conditions while minimizing risk while increasing team effectiveness." As a first sergeant my resume reads, "HR Director for organization, ensuring operational capacity of 100 civil engineers and 12 bomb squad technicians."

2016-02-09T14:11:52-05:00 2016-02-09T14:11:52-05:00 Vikki Nicometo 1290827

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was teaching employers about hiring veterans, I had them use O*Net's Military Skills translator to understand military resumes. I think you could use it in reverse as well. It's been a while since I've looked at it, but if you want more info, I'd be happy to blow the dust off and see if I can help you figure it out.

2016-02-09T14:36:39-05:00 2016-02-09T14:36:39-05:00 Lt Col Andrea Hlosek 1292307

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to have two resumes, one with jargon and one without . I'm now a contractor and have to fill open jobs. The contract PWS is written in jargon and when we're screening resumes we search for those "jargon" terms. If you don't intend to continue to work in DoD then by all means "civilianize" your resume, but if you do, you'll want a version with the jargon

2016-02-10T08:33:36-05:00 2016-02-10T08:33:36-05:00 1SG Private RallyPoint Member 1292364

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Log onto <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs">http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs</a> and there you will find a "Resume Builder" and more importantly a "Skills Translator" LINK where you enter your MOSC and it'll "convert your military skills to civilian" and from there you can build a strong Civilian Resume that truly states what your skills sets are. Email me at [login to see] and I'll also send you a SAMPLE 30-second commercial that you can customize and prepare for that special interview! Good luck! - Top <br />- Larry Josephs, Army Career Employment Specialist, Fort Snelling, MN <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs">jobs - eBenefits</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-02-10T09:01:24-05:00 2016-02-10T09:01:24-05:00 SSgt Ray McCaslin 1292401

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If we have spent any significant time in the military or any other organization that tends to have it's own language, we adopt a language that we use unconsciously. No matter how hard we try, we will still use jargon that we would assume that all others would understand. My suggestion is to write your initial or draft resume, and not rack your brain trying to avoid jargon or translating it into what you may think would be a layman understanding. Give your draft to a family member or friend who has not worked within your organization. As that person reads your resume, he or she will point out to you, jargon that they don't understand. Translating your jargon to them in a way that they understand what you are trying to say will help you polish your resume so that anyone reading it will know what you are conveying.

2016-02-10T09:15:32-05:00 2016-02-10T09:15:32-05:00 CPL Deanna Green (Parkinson) 1292504

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I worked in the civilian world before I enlisted, so it was easier for me to transition. I spent many years in employee development and management after I transitioned out. My advice is to break down job duties simply into bullet points using civilian language. (example: Mid Level Manager or Training Supervisor over 40 employees, facilitate training sessions, gather and distribute training materials, monitor progress, recruit expert demonstrators,mentor employees, etc). This would be acceptable for the Training NCO. Remember all of our skills can transition, it's just using the correct verbiage. Good Luck!

2016-02-10T09:52:57-05:00 2016-02-10T09:52:57-05:00 SN C. J. Brown III 1293515

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In our Veterans Career Camp program we show military/veterans how to develop a resume without the military jargon/lingo and use civilian language.

2016-02-10T15:59:26-05:00 2016-02-10T15:59:26-05:00 COL Bernie Williford 1298309

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Heroes to Hired will assist for free. Another technique is to have your friends that are civilians read your resume and provide feedback on their understanding of what you have there. I chose friends in similar outside positions as I've held in the military and one's that never served. I got great feedback on and continue to get great feedback from them.

2016-02-12T15:33:45-05:00 2016-02-12T15:33:45-05:00 MCPO Roger Collins 1358351

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Since there has been 61 responses so for, this may have been mentioned. But, you tailor the Resume to the job you are looking for. Best bet is to find someone that can assist you, that has gone through the job searching process, and have them help you translate your skills and accomplishments to civilian speak. A general resume will not get much attention, particularly if it is only understandable by another military person from your branch. As an example, a MOS number means nothing to me since I was Navy, as my NECs wouldn't to an Army experienced employer.

2016-03-06T10:43:17-05:00 2016-03-06T10:43:17-05:00 SrA Troy Barber 1369793

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can also check with a local Community College, I know at CPCC in Charlotte, the Veterans Center for Military, Veterans and Families, have connections that will help you write and set up you Resume' for the civilian world. There are several other organizations that will help also. Start with your local Veterans Service Officer, they can usually send you in the right direction.

2016-03-10T13:26:56-05:00 2016-03-10T13:26:56-05:00 SFC Guy Quinn 1386223

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Collect up all your possibles and get a hold of Hire Heroes. They have free Professional Resume Builders that do a very good job.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hireheroesusa.org/">http://www.hireheroesusa.org/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/049/790/qrc/tr?1458234336"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.hireheroesusa.org/"> Hire Heroes USA | Home</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Join Hire Heroes USA at the Boots to Suits Conference, March 30-31, 2016at the McKimmon Conference &amp; Training Center, NC State University, Raleigh, NC. Presented by Fayetteville State University Department of Social Work: Military Professional, Personal and Family Development Program This two-day event will feature several keynote speakers, sessions for hiring managers, HR professionals</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-03-17T13:05:49-04:00 2016-03-17T13:05:49-04:00 Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns 1386376

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My institute, the Military Occupational Skills Conversion Institute or MOSCI will do this for FREE for all veterans as well as make suggestions about the actionable phrasing. <a target="_blank" href="http://mannslogistics.wix.com/mosci">http://mannslogistics.wix.com/mosci</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://mannslogistics.wix.com/mosci">mosci</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2016-03-17T14:13:42-04:00 2016-03-17T14:13:42-04:00 SPC Wendell Handford 4845424

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I found a place for that I am in Las Vegas so where ever you are in your state look for One stop career Center they help veterans building a resume

2019-07-25T00:53:47-04:00 2019-07-25T00:53:47-04:00 CWO3 David Brewster 4846287

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m a retired Chief Warrant Officer, and often attend recruiting events for my company (Trinity River Authority of Texas). My tip is this, keep it simple. Identify your major duties and responsibilities but describe them in civilian terms (e.g.; Leadership: Responsible for the training and development of over XX(number of personnel) personnel, with XX(number of supervisor that reported directly to you)direct reports. Management: What programs and budgets did you manage, describe your oversight in easy to understand terms (e.g., Effective 2M Manager; supervised self-sufficient repair practices using specialized test equipment and software support. During fiscal year 2004, the 2M program generated in excess of $464,000.00 in repair savings), Personnel Management/ Interaction: Talk about your ability to communicate goals and expectations, and interact with others (e.g., Excellent teacher/trainer; patient, and effective when working with diverse groups, Proven ability to work as a director, manager, team leader, and/ or team member in achieving outstanding results) Good Luck!!

2019-07-25T08:10:12-04:00 2019-07-25T08:10:12-04:00 2016-02-03T10:33:44-05:00