Military transition resumes require specific techniques to "demilitarize" your skills, training and experience so that the resume conveys information in a way civilian and federal employers can use to properly evaluate your application. Military Resume Writers has over two decades of experience in military transition and creating resumes suitable for non-military and federal job applications. In fact, we wrote and support the Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW) credential, offered through Career Directors International. We created and perfected the military resume process - why go anywhere else for military transition help? As stated by Career Directors, "Military to civilian resume writers can relate military members’ qualifications and experience and demilitarize complex careers, projecting their clients’ experiences into highly effective resume presentation and career marketing documents."
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Many ex-military members seek federal government jobs and with good reason. You may be eligible for veteran's preference points. We have worked with thousands of ex-military folks in creating winning military resumes, federal resumes, KSA essays and Senior Executive Service applications. Many of these can be very complex and since we do them every day, why not leave it up to an expert? A small investment now can lead to a new career with substantial earnings. READ ABOUT the Federal Hiring Frenzy going on right now.
Federal Application Formats: There are a number of different federal application formats you may encounter, depending upon the hiring agency. Each format has its own restrictions and specific requirements for content and size. Some of the more popular formats are explained further here.
Army CPOL Resumix
USAJOBS Format
Navy CHARTS Format
AVUE Format
Quickhire Format
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Military Resumes - there is a difference.
Military Resumes designed to appeal to civilian audiences are specially constructed to convert your valuable military experience into everyday terms most hiring managers and HR staff can easily understand. You may have been a platoon commander but that title doesn't register with civilians so you would say "department manager" for example. Many military members are given relatively massive amounts of responsibility for staff and equipment safety, training, security and since you are so accustomed to the TEAM approach, you might shy away from claiming achievements in this area. On the civilian side, it's all about accomplishments and achievements - the hiring manager wants to project your past success into his or her current job vacancy so don't be shy about your leadership and accountability. Yes, you worked as part of a cohesive team but you took on huge responsibilities and need to take credit for that. Whenever you led something - say so. Don't defer to terms like "assisted" if in fact you led the way. Your resume needs to reflect strong traits and skills - don't misled, but don't shy away from your strengths. Military Resumes are really military transition resumes - they "demilitarize" your experience into something civilian employers understand and desire. It's a bit of an art form and if you're ending a 20+ year military career, it might seem like a tall order. Let us help you.
Why YOU are in demand.
Your experience and training in the military makes you a highly desired candidate in the corporate world. Many corporate executives have come to understand that the experiences you gained in the military add a great deal of value to you in the business world. This means that you have a great opportunity to grab a good paying job as you make your military transition into the civilian world. A professional resume will highlight the many characteristics and values that enhance your value to the corporate world. A detailed federal resume with KSA essay statements is required if you seek employment in the federal government. Please review our site for more information on federal resume writing.
1. A Proven Learner
One reason that you are needed to work for them is that you have already proven to be able to learn new tasks. You underwent rigorous training, as well as some schooling. This means that you already know how to learn and have showed that you made the grade by completing your military schools. This reduces the corporate risk because they know you value learning as well as how to apply it.
2. Understands Value 0f Teamwork
Teamwork was instilled in you from the moment you entered boot camp. You also understand the value of it and are accustomed to working in a framework where the unity of a team and individual participation in it is necessary.
3. Leadership Ability
You have been given opportunity and various experiences to be a leader. You have probably even been given further leadership training through courses. Corporations are always looking for people who know how to lead others into getting the job done.
4. Respect Authority
People in the corporate world respect those who understand rank and authority. Everything has its proper place and order is needed to function smoothly. Every military person understands this, and so they can function well in their own position - and respect those who are over them.
5. Cultural Diversity
You know how to work alongside others of different races and religions. You have experience with this in the military and it is a relief to the one who hires you that they can count on you to get along well with others who may be a little different. This feature could also help you get employed in an overseas setting, too, because of your experience. For an overseas job, you may want to add in any special training you may have had in Human Relations as this may put you in the forefront of other job candidates.
6. Performance Under Pressure
You were trained to perform well - even when the going gets a little rough. People, who just keep on going, even when the pressure is on, are sought after. No one wants to hire someone who can't handle it, and uses that as an excuse. Your ability to keep going adds stability to any corporation and encourages others to keep on going, too.
Each of these reasons, and even a few more could be woven into your professional resume along with your qualifications. It is important that "demilitarize"
your resume in terms that a civilian reader can understand. You may have the best abilities and experience for the job, but if the HR manager can't understand how your military terms apply to the job offer - it will not help you.
A professional resume writer can help you make the necessary translation (conversion) and make you shine. Be sure that your professional resume gets seen by the right person and that they see you as the person for the job
