Posted on Jun 3, 2016
CPT Joseph K Murdock
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In respect to veterans creating resumes for future employment, we are told what is right, but perhaps we can see what right looks like for winning resumes.
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SGT Infantryman
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There are tons of veterans who have successfully hired/fired/reviewed resumes who work in HR capacities that can help. I offer myself as an option. Email me if you'd like! [login to see]
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CPT Joseph K Murdock
CPT Joseph K Murdock
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Thank you for your willingness to help.
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SFC Ronnie Simonsen
SFC Ronnie Simonsen
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Any advice for a military recruiter who would like to move into recruiting in the civilian sector, SGT (Join to see) as far as resume goes? I am having a hard time translating how my military recruiting experience would do well in civilian recruiting.
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SGT Infantryman
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SFC Ronnie Simonsen - Email me please sir. I will respond as soon as I get to my office in a day or so.
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SFC Ronnie Simonsen
SFC Ronnie Simonsen
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SGT (Join to see) - Thank you. I will do just that.
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SSG Pete Fleming
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Edited 9 y ago
This is a trick question... there are many formats. The federal government has one format they choose. Many recruiters disagree on the proper format. The rule of thought is keep it to two pages, concise with the information that best support why you are the right candidate for that job... But a good cover letter is key. Plus so many companies make you fill out online profiles, applications, questionnaires now. The days of just giving a HR manager you resume are coming to an end.
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CPT Joseph K Murdock
CPT Joseph K Murdock
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Thanks for your comment.
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CSM David Heidke
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I wouldn't mind sending mine with all the information on it. Actually it's the same as what is on my LinkedIn profile so it's public anyway.
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CPT Joseph K Murdock
CPT Joseph K Murdock
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Thank you for your help.
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Is it possible to copy and paste winning resumes without the sensitive information?
TSgt Alex Benningfield
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I agree with PO3 Crowsmeadow. The challenge I foresee is demilitarizing the resume. EPR bullets make sense to us but not to someone who never did our job. Fire team leader, NCOIC, IMPACT certified means nothing. A live assistant or even a mentor we know who has already left the military is the way to go. Yes, seeing the style of how others wrote is useful in the same way EPR bullet sights are useful...to get ideas on different ways to tell the story so someone else can understand the action, results, and impact.
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PO3 Jade Crowsmeadow
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I think it is a good idea. A page like that would need to come with live assistant though. Each person and job are incredibly varied. I think a better how-to guide should be provided, multiple times. "Under these circumstances, this should be thought of". It's a hard one to tackle for some and easy for others.
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