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Military to Civilian Resume https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com Military to Civilian Conversion Help and Resume Writing Guide for Transitions Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:08:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 Military to Civilian Conversion Tips https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/military_to_civilian_conversion_tips.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/military_to_civilian_conversion_tips.html#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:15:09 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/military_to_civilian_conversion_tips.html Converting your military career for the private sector requires some work when it comes to preparing your resume. here are some tips to help you write a great military transition resume:

  • Use the resources that are available to you. There are plenty of transition services offered by the military and other organizations, which you can use and are free: for example they will help you with finding job listings and companies hiring veterans; they also offer classes on how to write military transition resumes. So make sure you use all these resources.
  • Forget your jargon. Civilian employers and recruiters not only have no clue on how military work is but they won’t understand your military jargon. So make sure you describe your experience and duties in a way that is clear and understandable for the average joe.
  • Avoid any warrior-like details. If you were involved in combats, you can mention it but avoid any Rambo-like detail people might not want to hear.
  • Do not expect special treatment. Even though what you did for your country is greatly appreciated, do not expect any favor as it will be treated as any other type of experience. What matters to employers is that you have the right qualifications for the job.

Keep these tips in mind and you should be able to prepare a great military transition resume.

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How Important is Your GPA? https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/how_important_is_your_gpa.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/how_important_is_your_gpa.html#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:25:42 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/how_important_is_your_gpa.html In high school, your GPA was always very important and something that most students would stress over. In college, however, the GPA is not as stressed as it was in high school, as there are so many other things for you to stress over. In high school, your GPA might have been the deciding figure on which college you would be able to get into it. As you age and gain more personal skills your GPA becomes less important.

 

Your freshman year in college is usually a period of transition. You may be living on your own for the first time, doing your own laundry, making your own money. These things are hard to adjust to and students in their first year of college tend to not do as well as they would like. This fact is not something to stress over, as you will have many chances to raise your GPA over the next four years.

 

One reason to maintain your GPA in college is that if you have any grants or scholarships, these are usually based on your GPA. If you let your GPA fall, then you may lose any scholarships that you have and you may not be able to renew them. Even if you do not receive any awards, you will want to maintain your GPA above a 2.5. Most college graduates do not have a lot of on the job experience and a good GPA will boost your resume in interviews. A good GPA will insure that future employers will see that you had academic ability and were committed to your education. Personal discipline and commitment are they types of qualities that employers look for in students.

 

If your GPA is not as high as you would like or is low, then you will want to market yourself differently to future employers. You will want to show them your skills and abilities and how you can relate to the position you are applying for. If you had specific circumstances in your college career that affected your GPA, you may want to explain your circumstances in your interview.

 

Over time your GPA will be less important and you will not include it on your resume anymore. Your GPA becomes less important as you gain work experience and age.

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Great Resume Writing Can Be Simple https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/great_resume_writing_can_be_simple.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/great_resume_writing_can_be_simple.html#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:06:43 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/great_resume_writing_can_be_simple.html The first and most important, although often overlooked, aspect of resume writing is this: know the purpose of your resume. This might sound obvious, but some people don’t put a lot of thought into this simple fact; Your resume is for getting you an interview.

You need to craft a polished resume that reaches out and grabs the attention of the reader and  sells your abilities.

Many people just slap their employment history onto a piece of paper, add their name and contact information, and call it a resume. HAH !! Resume writing can be simple, but not  that simple.

Formatting

Whether you use a chronological or a functional format, your resume needs to be written for the position you’re seeking. For example, if you’re applying for a job that is an entry-level or based on a time line of work history, a chronological format is best.

 If you are applying for a professional position where skills are more important than History, it’s better to use a functional resume. This allows you to showcase your skills first; everything else can follows the most important elements.

Content

Your resume must have 3 basic sections.   At minimum, a resume needs a contact information section with your name, address, phone number, and email address, as well as a section for your work history and your education. This will serve basic resume needs. If you want to add more, you can. Other sections that may assist your likelihood to land an interview include: objective or personal statement, professional qualifications, technical qualifications, accomplishments, skills and abilities, and awards and achievements sections.

Overall Appearance

Your resume needs to use a simple, easy to read font. This is imperative. If you use fancy fonts and graphics, you’ll detract from the actual content and potentially annoy the reader with hard to read typefaces. Also, you need to allow adequate spacing between sections; empty space isn’t a bad thing. It actually draws the reader to the content that is there, allowing them to focus on what you’ve written. Additionally, you need to keep your formatting simple. Don’t use confusing layouts or templates. The simpler and clearer your resume is, the more likely it is to actually be read completely.

 

These three elements of resume writing are often overlooked because people are focused on what type of information is needed. However, the actual content is only a small part of a successful resume. By focusing on all of these elements, you can create a unique, polished resume that is sure to grab the attention of the employer.

 

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The Military to Civilian Resume https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/the_military_to_civilian_resume-3.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/the_military_to_civilian_resume-3.html#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:27:00 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/the_military_to_civilian_resume-3.html When you leave the military and begin a civilian job search, you’ll find that you need to learn to be a civilian all over again. When witing your resume you’ll find it’s no different. You can’t use military language in your resume if you want civilian employers to understand it. Writing a military to civilian resume can be difficult.Military to Civilian resumes should be written the same way you write a traditional resume. When you sit down to write your  resume, put down on paper all of your skills and experiences including performance evaluations, training certificates or records, copies of awards or citations received, and other relevant tests, exams, and positions. This should include everything from basic training up to discharge or retirement, IF it is relevant to the job announcement that you’re applying to.This is where military to civilian resume writing can get tricky. Once you have a list of everything you’ve done that’s relevant to the job you seek, you need to translate those achievements and experiences from military jargon into everyday civilian business English. You don’t want to use military terminology or acronyms; instead you should spell everything out so that there is no doubt in your abilities for the hiring manager. There are hundreds of military positions that can be transferred to civilian jobs, as long as you can make the connections between the skills you acquired while serving and the need for those skills in a public sector job. Don’t assume that if you list something from your military career that the employer will be able to translate it to how it relates to their needs. They don’t have that kind of time. You need to spell out the details for them, so they get a clear picture of why they should hire you.The expanse of your military experience will also influence the style in which your military resume is written. Usually it is best to supply actual experience (work or otherwise) first, then education, followed by awards and commendations in a separate list. The employer doesn’t need every detail of everything you did while in service, they simply need to know the elements of your military career that are relevant to the position they’re offering. For example, if you were in front lines combat, or if you were responsible for enemy capture, that’s not going to be relevant to a civilian career. Additionally, no one wants to hear about the gory details of war, so just leave it out of your resume. You can state that you were in combat on your resume, but don’t go into detail.

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What is a Military to Civilian Resume? https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/what_is_a_military_to_civilian_resume.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/what_is_a_military_to_civilian_resume.html#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:29:46 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/what_is_a_military_to_civilian_resume.html When someone with a military background decides to transition to civilian employment, the prospect of building a military-to-civilian resume can be confusing and, at times, daunting. As difficult as it may seem at first, spinning military experience into a format that will be appealing to a private sector employer isn’t as hard as you might think.

 

First of all, remember that you’ll be talking to a non-military audience. Too much military terminology will drive your average civilian Human Resources specialist to drop your resume in the nearest wastebasket. A good military-to-civilian resume translates military-speak into civilian language, allowing the reader to comprehend just what you’re offering their organization. This includes job titles, responsibilities, contributions, professional development and training, and any awards or recognition. For example, soldiers should be described as “staff” or “employees,” while uniforms, machine guns and ammunition are “supplies.” As inexact as it may seem, a civilian employer is unlikely to know what a Field Artillery Battalion Operations Officer is – but an Operations Supervisor is a title that anyone can comprehend.

 

As with any job seeker, those shopping around a military-to-civilian resume need to have a clearly defined employment objective. If you’ve been in the service for a long time, you’ve probably accrued a great deal of diverse job experience. Don;t make the common mistake of listing every single thing you’ve ever done, resulting in an overly general, unfocused resume that doesn’t sell you for a specific job target. Do a little research into the field you’re hoping to enter, and note the descriptive phrases and qualifications listed by the employers. Then pinpoint the skills and accomplishments that you have which fit the job in question, and highlight that in your resume. Think of your military-to-civilian resume as an advertising tool, a document designed to market your skills as a candidate for the open position. If there’s information on your resume that doesn’t relate to your chosen career, remove it.

 

If you’re only e-mail address is a military email address, consider getting a civilian e-mail account through a free service like Gmail or Hotmail – it will make you look more like you’ve already transitioned to civilian life. Once you’ve written your military-to-civilian resume, show it to friends and family members for review, and ask them to check for typos, misstatements and any leftover military terminology that might not be easily understandable by civilian interviewers.

 

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Technology Jobs Abound and More Keep Coming Everyday https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/technology_jobs_abound_and_more_keep_coming_everyday.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/technology_jobs_abound_and_more_keep_coming_everyday.html#respond Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:23:46 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/technology_jobs_abound_and_more_keep_coming_everyday.html

Here is a great article for all Vets.

When Command Master Chief Steve Hunnicutt left the Navy last year after nearly 27 years of service, he didn’t imagine he’d end up working for a medical services company.“I really didn’t think that the medical field would have a job for my Navy skill set,” said Hunnicutt. However, when associates made him aware of a variety of non-medical jobs he applied for a position as a field service engineer at Varian Medical Systems in Palo Alto Calif.” I immediately knew that my skills and experience fit perfectly with Varian.”The information age has revolutionized how every industry does business. Computer systems have integrated into every facet of business to improve communications, make processes more efficient and increase productivity. From marketing to manufacturing, almost every company needs talented computer savvy employees to make sure their business is running and competitive.The need for advanced computer software and hardware has created an equal demand for employees that are capable and adaptable. That is why the military has become one of the best sources of technological talent. Trained in the most advanced computer systems in the world, employees with military experience work under demanding conditions and must learn to adapt quickly to new demands, technologies and processes. Companies that want to remain state-of-the-art are hiring these veterans to be a state-of-the-art work force.Retired Air Force Colonel Barbara Jacobi, director business operations for Microsoft Public Sector Services, knows that veterans are valuable assets to Microsoft. “Military veteran candidates possess well established leadership skills, broad technical experience, positive solutions-oriented approaches to problem solving and the ability to adapt and learn quickly,” Jacobi said. “Veterans tend to prepare well, assess quickly, make critical connections, take leadership positions and provide direct and professional input to clients.” Including all these elements in their military resume will give them an edge over other candidates.READ the full story HERE.

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Military Money® Magazine Shows Career-Minded Military Spouses How ‘Success Can Be Yours’ https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/career-minded_military_spouses_how_success_can_be_yours.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/career-minded_military_spouses_how_success_can_be_yours.html#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:38:19 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/career-minded_military_spouses_how_success_can_be_yours.html Frequent relocations can make it tough for career-minded military spouses to find dependable, meaningful employment, but military spouse employment programs have enjoyed dramatic improvements in recent years, according to the Spring 2008 issue of Military Money® magazine.In an article entitled “Spouse Employment: Success Can Be Yours,” author Jessica Perdew says the military community is “enjoying an unprecedented focus on military families and their needs” and discusses how federal and private-sector initiatives can boost a spouse’s ability to start and maintain a career while married to a servicemember.The cover feature highlights some of the new U.S. government programs specifically targeted to job-seeking military spouses:

  • The most exciting recent development is the Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative, a U.S. Department of Defense partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor designed to expand employment opportunities for spouses of junior enlisted members and junior officers and to educate employers on the value of hiring military spouses.
  • Milspouse.org, a Department of Defense web site, offers a starting-off point where spouses can search by military installation to find the nearest Department of Labor One-Stop Career Center, childcare resources, local educational opportunities, local job boards and job market information, and search and interview strategies.
  • The military spouse preference program was developed by the Department of Defense to provide priority in the federal hiring process for military spouses who must relocate due to the servicemember’s permanent change of station (PCS) orders.

The article also reminds readers not to overlook local community resources, noting that many companies have partnered with the Department of Defense to develop military-friendly employment programs and that local governments and school systems welcome military spouse job applicants.Military Money is a personal finance and lifestyle magazine geared towards families of military service members. Published by InCharge® Education Foundation, Inc., it is distributed four times per year, free of charge, through many U.S.-based military bases, commissaries and family centers, as well as inside the European-based Stars & Stripes newspaper. The magazine addresses such personal finance issues as money management, home and family life for military families, career advice, deployment and relocation and transitioning to the civilian world.Among the other important topics featured in the Spring 2008 issue of Military Money:

  • How U.S. military members deployed to a designated combat zone can earn a guaranteed 10 percent return on up to $10,000 in savings;
  • Not banking online? Military families not using “the financial institution of the future” may be throwing time and money out the window;
  • One military family’s path to debt-free living – tip: it helps to make wise use of a re-enlistment bonus;
  • How military families stateside are using their personal experiences and compassion to help service members in ways large and small.

The publication of Military Money is made possible through the generous financial support of a number of prominent public- and private-sector organizations including the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Investor Education Foundation, which leads a multi-faceted education campaign for U.S. military members and their families.FINRA is partnering with the National Military Family Association (NMFA) and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) to offer the Military Spouse Fellowship Program, which will provide military spouses an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to earn the accredited financial counselor credential for working in financial counseling nationwide on or off military installations. Applications for the 2008 program will be accepted through the NMFA Web site (www.nmfa.org) from March 31 to April 30.First launched in 2003, Military Money magazine is part of the Department of Defense’s “Financial Readiness Campaign,” and distributed with the support of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The Web site, www.militarymoney.com, complements the magazine with additional content, calculators, surveys and other interactive tools.For more information on corporate, government and nonprofit sponsorships, please contact Ed Koziol, Manager of Publication Partnerships for InCharge Education Foundation, at 407-532-5616.Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, InCharge® Institute of America, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with affiliates specializing in personal finance education and credit counseling. InCharge® Education Foundation, Inc., publishes Military Money® magazine and offers financial literacy education to clients and the general public. InCharge® Debt Solutions provides professional credit counseling and financial education services to consumers and is a member of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA). Consumers can access InCharge Debt Solutions credit counseling services for free by calling 1-888-360-9694 or online at www.incharge.org.

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Career Path – Gulfstream https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/career_path_-_gulfstream.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/career_path_-_gulfstream.html#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:23:17 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/career_path_-_gulfstream.html Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. The dynamic Gulfstream environment offers challenges and encourages visionary leadership, continuous learning and innovation. With the right people and right ideas, we will continue to be The World Standard in business aviation.At Gulfstream, you’ll work with the highest quality professionals in the world for an organization committed to our five corporate Values: Pride, Respect, Teamwork, Business Excellence and Entrepreneurial Spirit.Our diverse workforce, which is located in 11 facilities, represents many career fields, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Completions, Information Technology, Materials, Completions, Aircraft Services, Finance, Marketing and Human Resources. Throughout the world, our employees build and maintain the world’s premier business aircraft. We manufacture the components, outfit the interiors, service the jets and perform every other task necessary to ensure Gulfstream remains the top company in corporate aviation.Visit Gulfstream’s Career News to send your resume.

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Career Path – Spotlight ManTech International Corporation https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/88.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/88.html#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:18:20 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/88.html From its beginning in 1968, ManTech International Corporation has consistently delivered innovative technology and technical services solutions to federal government customers. Today, ManTech has grown to become one of the U.S. government’s leading providers of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs supporting the Intelligence Community; the Departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security and Justice; the Space Community; and other federal government agencies. Our expertise covers systems engineering, software development, enterprise security architecture, information assurance, intelligence operations support, network and critical infrastructure protection, information technology, communications integration and engineering support.ManTech’s benefits program provides high –-value choices to meet our professionals’ important needs. It gives our employees the flexibility and options to create a benefits package that fits their own specific needs and priorities.Our employees’ personal requirements are unique – so are their benefit needs and that is why ManTech provides them with a variety of choices:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Generous paid-time off policy
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition assistance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Assorted voluntary benefits such as group legal, pet insurance, long-term care, auto and home discounted insurance.
  • Retail discount program – Barnes and Noble, Dell, Apple Computer, Walt Disney World, Costco, etc.

Search ManTech Job Opportunities here and apply with your resume.

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RECRUITMILITARY CAREER FAIRS – Homestead (Greater Miami), FL https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/recruitmilitary_career_fair_coming_to_miami.html https://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/recruitmilitary_career_fair_coming_to_miami.html#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:43:12 +0000 http://www.military-to-civilian-resume.com/recruitmilitary_career_fair_coming_to_miami.html Here is another military recruiting event:Recruitmilitary Career FairsThursday, March 20, 2008 – 11:00 am – 3:00 pmHomestead-Miami SpeedwayOne Speedway BlvdHomestead (Greater Miami), FL 33035Flyer & Directions

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