Posted on Dec 15, 2015
How do you include past experience on a resume that was pre-military (12 plus years ago)?
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Okay, I am getting my resume ready to apply for this job and I have some questions that I hope someone can help me out. The position is for a Production Supervisor in a food manufacturing plant. I have spent the past 12 years as a Supervisor food inspector and I have most of the skills that they are looking for, except recent manufacturing experience. I do, however, have manufacturing experience from before I joined. How do I (or do I) show that on my resume? It was experience that goes back 15 plus years, is that even relevant at this moment? I was a R&D designer for almost 10 years with 3 different companies in a very bad Michigan economy and was downsized. Any assistance would be greatly beneficial...
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There is a type of resume that is designed for people with very established careers that separates experience you deem directly applicable for the position , then you list all employment sequentially toward the end. An example is on page 54 of "The Military to Civilian Transition Guide" by Savino and Krannich.
I would also not tell people why you left, but have an answer that works to your advantage for an interview.
I would also not tell people why you left, but have an answer that works to your advantage for an interview.
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SPC Jay Heenan, a couple thoughts for you. First, I would NEVER mention the reason for leaving a position (unless asked). Second, since the manufacturing experience is relevant for this position, I would put a "Summary" at the beginning of your resume. Something short with a few powerful statements hitting all their requirements, and all your skills that match.
If you would like another pair of eyes on it, I'd be more than happy to take a look at it before you submit it. Let me know.
If you would like another pair of eyes on it, I'd be more than happy to take a look at it before you submit it. Let me know.
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Thanks, I just might take you up on that! I haven't put together a resume in a million years. Could I send you my resume, cover letter and job description so you can see what I am trying to tailor my resume for?
Thanks, I just might take you up on that! I haven't put together a resume in a million years. Could I send you my resume, cover letter and job description so you can see what I am trying to tailor my resume for?
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Absolutely! I connected us through here, so you can just send it to me through email and we can work that way!
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