Posted on Dec 16, 2021
Should I put Commissioned Officer in my Resume?
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Hello, prior enlisted ROTC cadet here. I am currently pursuing a master's degree and next semester would be my last, and my BOLC wouldn't be happening until sometimes in early 2023. I am looking for a part time job to fill up the gap between commissioning and BOLC. Assuming that I get commissioned, should I put commissioned officer in my resume? How is that going to impact the employer's choice knowing that they will have to work with my schedule? On the other hand, would being an officer put me ahead of other competitors? I've interviewed for a part time position in the past, I nailed the interview but they decided to with someone else after I told them I am currently in the military (they didn't tell me that but I am sure that is the reason). I know that USERRA exists but I just want to know from an employer's perspective on hiring a service member.
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No you're not commissioned yet. All you need to do is let them know you're in the Reserves and that's it. They probably won't care what rank you are they just need to know you are a Reservist.
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CPT Will Adkins
SPC Lee states "Assuming that I get commissioned, should I put commissioned officer in my resume?" I think they are aware they should not put it on the resume without first being commissioned.
With that said, I think it should be listed. This demonstrates that the individual has done more than serving on weekends and annual training; they have also pursued a commission and devoted more time to the endeavor. It also demonstrates the completion of commissioning requirements and the confidence of the military in that individual. I would not state that they are branch qualified however (as a commissioned officer) as they are not at that point.
With that said, I think it should be listed. This demonstrates that the individual has done more than serving on weekends and annual training; they have also pursued a commission and devoted more time to the endeavor. It also demonstrates the completion of commissioning requirements and the confidence of the military in that individual. I would not state that they are branch qualified however (as a commissioned officer) as they are not at that point.
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As others have said, you aren’t commissioned yet, so leave it off, and I would leave it off until you pin CPT because commissioning means jack if you don’t progress
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I wouldn't list yourself as a Commissioned Officer until you pin on. But I would lean away from Rank in general if you are listing your military service. They care more about experience, knowledge and ability instead of what your rank is/was.
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