Which identifier should I use, the one from my time in service (91P) or the new ones (68P and 68W)?

SPC Lea Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:22:11 -0500

The MOS identifiers I had have changed since my time in service. Should I use the identifiers from my time (91P Radiology Specialist/91B Combat Medic) or the new ones (68P Radiology Specialist/68W Healthcare Specialist) when discussing them or on my resume for example?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2019 1:27 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:27:55 -0500

Use the newest ones

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2019 1:30 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:30:32 -0500

SPC Lea Hartmann On your resume, use job titles: 1. Radiology Specialist 2. Healthcare Specialist.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2019 2:26 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:26:16 -0500

Should be using titles. Like for my resume being 11B I put down my job title as 1a) Kicking down doors or 1b) The best janitorial skills in the world. haha

But yes most new people would understand better the new mos number like myself I know what a 68w is right off the bat if you told me you were a 91B I prob would guess some type of supply.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 1 at 2019 4:51 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:51:06 -0500

SPC Lea Hartmann use the titles on a resume or application unless you are applying for a military/VA position. Even then use the title, followed by the MOS. Very few HR people understand it and it won't make it through the screening process. If they are truly curious, they'll A. ask during and interview or B. Look at the DD214.

When discussing with other veterans, I'd just saw I was a 91P Radiology Specialist which is now a 68P.

I understand your interest in being accurate and honest.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2019 7:20 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 19:20:30 -0500

Title. Forget the MOS number.
I used the schools catalog course descriptions and the duties and descriptions in the regulation covering MOSs to help write my resume without having to reinvent the wheel, in addition to NCOERs (on phone and cant get the numbers to come up for me now).

Response by SFC David Bentley made Feb 3 at 2019 3:58 PM

SFC David Bentley — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 15:58:35 -0500

Never use military jargon on a CV. I was a 68W408R, no one knows what that means and they don’t care. Today when you apply for a job online a computer does the screening so you need to have key words off the announcement or you will get pushed off to the recycling bin.

Response by CPL Chris Palmberg made Feb 3 at 2019 5:13 PM

CPL Chris Palmberg — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:13:43 -0500

I'd suggest using the job title on your graduation certificate, or from your Enlisted Personnel Record... for professional reference devoid of Army context, don't bother listing the actual MOS... here's my rationale. When I separated, I was interviewed for a civilian contractor position at the USAFA's medical clinic. Even though my interviewer was an active duty E-7, she was unfamiliar with the roles & responsibilities of a 68W. Furthermore, every few years, the skills & protocols for the various MOS/ASI change. When I joined, the 91B school was EMT-B + CNA... when I went through retraining for 91W, it was the equivalent to the new AEMT, with little or no time spent on routine care skills, or any clinic/hospital based skills. A medical treatment supervisor is a much easier understood phrase than 68W30, NCOIC TMC-12

Response by SFC John Mikelson made Feb 4 at 2019 11:32 PM

SFC John Mikelson — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:32:15 -0500

also use O*Net to get civilian translations

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2019 12:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 12:54:15 -0500

Unless specifically applying to GS, don't use the MOSC. Use the full title.