SGT Private RallyPoint Member113461<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm working on my resume, is there any helpful advice from those of you who already have one? Im trying to equate my experiences in a way that civilian employers would understand and would love to hear any tips or insider secrets that may help me get an edge on the competition. <br /><br />Thanks in advance.What is the best advice for writing resumes?2014-04-28T10:49:22-04:00SGT Private RallyPoint Member113461<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm working on my resume, is there any helpful advice from those of you who already have one? Im trying to equate my experiences in a way that civilian employers would understand and would love to hear any tips or insider secrets that may help me get an edge on the competition. <br /><br />Thanks in advance.What is the best advice for writing resumes?2014-04-28T10:49:22-04:002014-04-28T10:49:22-04:00SFC Rich Carey113469<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are a great many resources available. I have found each business have their own preferences.<br /><br />The content is what matters and you really can't use one resumes as a one size fits all. <br /><br />Also the jargon is the biggest barrier. Converting your military job to cilivan terms.<br /><br />Try resources like O'Net and Home Depot has the skills translator. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.homedepotmilitary.com/skillstranslator.html">http://www.homedepotmilitary.com/skillstranslator.html</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by SFC Rich Carey made Apr 28 at 2014 10:57 AM2014-04-28T10:57:16-04:002014-04-28T10:57:16-04:00CAPT Private RallyPoint Member209362<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One suggestion would be to find a mentor that is either a civilian in the line of work that you are looking to get into, or a reservist in the same that will be able to help you communicate your experience better. Eliminating the mil jargon is key. I've seen a lot of military take it for granted that a civilian knows what they are talking about when communicating their experience - and oftentimes the civilian just pretends they understand for fear of embarrassing themselves.Response by CAPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2014 2:06 PM2014-08-19T14:06:37-04:002014-08-19T14:06:37-04:00MAJ Dallas D.319939<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here is a great article/video:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.businessinsider.com/how-recruiters-read-resumes-for-jobs-2014-10">http://www.businessinsider.com/how-recruiters-read-resumes-for-jobs-2014-10</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Nov 10 at 2014 9:23 AM2014-11-10T09:23:43-05:002014-11-10T09:23:43-05:00SFC Josh Jackson398023<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Bump. This thread has great potential. There a lot of veterans out there that have battled with the job market, and won. I'd like to get some sort of cross-critique set up for our resumes. Anyone else interested?Response by SFC Josh Jackson made Jan 2 at 2015 6:18 PM2015-01-02T18:18:00-05:002015-01-02T18:18:00-05:00COL Private RallyPoint Member919323<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here is a RP Blog I put up on my experience in going through hundreds of resumes to select for positions advertised on USAjobs and a lot of the responses added great information:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/lessons-learned-from-building-and-reviewing-resumes">https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/lessons-learned-from-building-and-reviewing-resumes</a><br /><br />ALSO<br /><br />Choosing the right format for the job you are applying to seems to be a key element in success. I found a few webpages with tips that may be useful as a starting point with some good tips.. other pages linked to these had articles on resume writing and translating military skills..<br />Types of Resumes:<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://careernetwork.msu.edu/resources-tools/resumes/types-of-resumes.html">http://careernetwork.msu.edu/resources-tools/resumes/types-of-resumes.html</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.americasjobexchange.com/career-advice/types-of-resume-formats">http://www.americasjobexchange.com/career-advice/types-of-resume-formats</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.simplyhired.com/blog/jobsearch/resumes/3-main-types-resumes/">http://www.simplyhired.com/blog/jobsearch/resumes/3-main-types-resumes/</a><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.vault.com/resumes/article/writing-the-resume/types-of-resumes">http://www.vault.com/resumes/article/writing-the-resume/types-of-resumes</a><br />Translating Military Service on Resumes:<br />Kinda Cool interactive one --- <a target="_blank" href="http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator/">http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator/</a><br />Language conversion at bottom of article --- <a target="_blank" href="http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/resume-writing/translating-military-skills-into-resume.html">http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/resume-writing/translating-military-skills-into-resume.html</a><br />Blog with linked resources --- <a target="_blank" href="http://www.realwarriors.net/veterans/treatment/civilianresume.php">http://www.realwarriors.net/veterans/treatment/civilianresume.php</a>Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2015 11:25 AM2015-08-26T11:25:13-04:002015-08-26T11:25:13-04:002014-04-28T10:49:22-04:00