Posted on Apr 11, 2016
CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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The Resume is the weapon of choice for the military to civilian transition and the questions just dont seem to go away?

So How do you decide what to put on the resume, what format to use, (1, 2, or 3, pages), should I use bullet comments or paragraph format, how far should I go back with my experience?

What are you thoughts? love to hear the feedback and dialogue!

#rightresume
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SSG Ed Mikus
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all these questions are best answered by those hiring in the field you desire.
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
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CW3 Raymond's social-media engagement style appears to be Test-Before-Training (TBT) but I've learned that he'll provides generous subjective examples if you ask. I'm afraid that I've not yet seen any scientific, academic or doctrinal examples from his 15+ years of Human Resources experience.
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COL Infantry Officer
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It depends on your level of experience and also the kind of position you are applying for. Usually a one-page format is good for entry-level positions 2-3 for mid-level to senior. Most businesses that have an HR department now utilize keyword scanning so that is also important as when you deal with positions that deal with a big volume of applicants it helps your resume to be noticed by whatever process they use.
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SrA Edward Vong
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I would say each resume is written and geared differently with each type of career field. A more technical resume would have listings of the technologies or certifications they have worked with, whereas a more administrative role would have more information on accomplishments within a role. I like to have 3 resumes, one technical (IT), one administrative, and one all around that combines the best of both worlds depending on what I'm applying for.

Sometimes I will modify my resume based on the job I am applying for.
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