Posted on Mar 28, 2018
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Looking to update my resume!

I have been convoy commander multiple times, help train new CC, I am currently HQ PSG & Assistant truck master. I also complete height and weight for the females, went to BLC,ALC, deployed as a 42A/88M
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Don't just say that you were an 88M, "Motor Transport Operator"- a civilian won't have any idea what that means. You're a leader, a trainer and a manager. Delve into what your tasks, duties and responsibilities were. Even if you were a squad leader, it might fit better to say that you were "team leader- managed 8 individuals, with two supervisors under me". Remember to word it in a way a civilian would understand. Leave out acronyms and military jargon. Don't say that you scored expert on your rifle or was level 2 Combatives, becsuse they don't care about that- write the resume to fit the job you're applying for.
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Donna Brickey
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Matthew's advice is spot on. Nothing you listed above meant anything to me as a civilian recruiter. Best wishes....
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LTC Multifunctional Logistician
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SSG Rivas- A few other ideas for you: Get on LinkedIn and join the Veteran Mentor Network. Join Michael Quinn on LI and read his posts. He was a S1 type in the Army and he is now a SME with LI helping Veterans out with transitions. Then look up Hire Heroes and join their site on LI and contact Erin Kuhlman for any resume question, [login to see]
Indeed will have resumes you can research as well depending on the field you are looking to join.
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SSG Carlos Madden
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I'd take a look at your NCOER's and use some of the bullet points as a reference. You can then translate these into simple civilian terms to help potential employers understand your responsibilities. It all depends on what kind of job you're applying for. Are you leveraging your leadership skills as an NCO, or looking to apply for a job that requires a your 88M experience?

Also sit down and just brainstorm what you actually did or do in the military, then use these as starting points. For example, "I made sure my squad did proper PMCS on their Hemmet's before every mission" could be something like "Supervised the daily maintenance of $X million of equipment," or "Trained a team of ten to properly perform maintenance."

Give us some examples, maybe we can help!
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