Posted on Apr 12, 2019
Is there a website where you look up your military awards to see how they translate to the civilian world? Where can I find it?
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basically its for converting your awards to the civilian world.
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When it comes to writing your resume, when it comes to awards there is no direct translation nor do awards really have any impact on your civilian resume. However, the suggestion I have for you and anyone else making the transition is rather than listing your awards, pull out the DA638, read through the bulletins and pull out one or two bullets that make business sense and apply for the position you are applying. For example, as an Operations SGT I received an ARCOM and one of the bullets mentioned something about reducing time and costs. I put that on my resume to show my understanding of such things. So look through your awards, pull a couple of bullets outs and work the wording so that it makes sense. Be ready to speak to it during your interview and if the job is not military related, be sure to stay away from the military speak. Keep it in terms of business and relatable to the position.
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SSG Carlos Madden
SPC (Join to see) - I'd echo what SGT Ben Keen said. Military awards don't translate to the civilian market in the way you may have initially thought. The award itself is really just a representation of some specific accomplishment while you were serving, so it's best illustrate what you got the award FOR rather than the award itself. In the end, a military award is just a piece of medal, ribbon and supporting piece of paper.
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Yeah I'm gonna do that, like you said I was under the wrong impression, but good thing I came here. Always receive great advice and input from here.
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SGT Ben Keen
SPC (Join to see) - If you want someone to look over your resume when it's done, feel free to hit me up.
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Have seen the military skills translators. Take the actual award bullets and convert them to the STAR format situation, task, action, result as a bullet on your resume. Commended for (STAR event)
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Civilians understand awards language, it is the duties that do not. Words like heroism, honor, discipline, action, superb etc. all translate. It is the level that need be conveyed by some metric, Division-one in 20000, Army-among 1.4 mil etc. you can do this. Thank you for your service.
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