SGT Ben Keen 96613 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So I been helping a service member that I served with while in who is transitioning out of the military.  I asked to see a copy of his resume.  Now, knowing him from when we served together; I knew he reclassed and attended several courses while in the military so I sort of had an idea of what I was going to see when I got his resume and I was pretty darn close.<div><br></div><div>Here is my question to the RallyPoint community of Veterans, when you were/are working on your resume, how do you handle the different hats you wore while in the service?  For example, for myself, I list my primary MOS and list the locations (city,state/country) where I did that particular duty.  The one attention I have is when I was the Operations NCOIC for my last unit.  That is listed on my resume as a new item since the work I was doing as an Operations NCOIC was different than what I was doing as a 25Q.  </div><div><br></div><div>Also, what classes did you decide to list?  Did you list every course or just the professional growth courses like WLC and ALC skipping over courses like Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, etc?</div><div><br></div><div>What it all comes down to I guess is what information is too much information?  Sure you need to share your military experience on your resume, especially if you are applying for your first job with a civilian company but again, when and where do you draw the line?</div> 2014-04-08T13:13:56-04:00 SGT Ben Keen 96613

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So I been helping a service member that I served with while in who is transitioning out of the military.  I asked to see a copy of his resume.  Now, knowing him from when we served together; I knew he reclassed and attended several courses while in the military so I sort of had an idea of what I was going to see when I got his resume and I was pretty darn close.<div><br></div><div>Here is my question to the RallyPoint community of Veterans, when you were/are working on your resume, how do you handle the different hats you wore while in the service?  For example, for myself, I list my primary MOS and list the locations (city,state/country) where I did that particular duty.  The one attention I have is when I was the Operations NCOIC for my last unit.  That is listed on my resume as a new item since the work I was doing as an Operations NCOIC was different than what I was doing as a 25Q.  </div><div><br></div><div>Also, what classes did you decide to list?  Did you list every course or just the professional growth courses like WLC and ALC skipping over courses like Airborne, Air Assault, Pathfinder, etc?</div><div><br></div><div>What it all comes down to I guess is what information is too much information?  Sure you need to share your military experience on your resume, especially if you are applying for your first job with a civilian company but again, when and where do you draw the line?</div>

2014-04-08T13:13:56-04:00 2014-04-08T13:13:56-04:00 CW2 Jonathan Kantor 96617

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a good question though I am afraid I don't know the answer.  This should be covered during ACAP.  Hopefully some retirees will have a good answer for you.  I am interested to see what folks say.<br>

2014-04-08T13:22:56-04:00 2014-04-08T13:22:56-04:00 MAJ Laurie H. 96665

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Regardless of what information you deem appropriate to include, I think what is more important is the way in which it is presented. Most civilian employers will not understand military jargon such as "MOS," "WLC" and "Operations NCOIC" (just to use examples you mentioned), so jobs and duties should be described in civilian terms. 

2014-04-08T14:10:46-04:00 2014-04-08T14:10:46-04:00 Maj Chris Nelson 96787

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>Do you have a Linked In account?  if so, do a search for me, Chris Nelson, geographic location is Great Falls, MT (to help find me).  the bulk of my info is all the highlights off my OPR's and such.  I have then built 2 resumes for use in the civilian sector (attachements that you can open).  This will help show you what and how to do things.  Let me know if you have any issues.</p><br /><p> </p>

2014-04-08T16:40:17-04:00 2014-04-08T16:40:17-04:00 Col Private RallyPoint Member 97091

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Mine is on LinkedIn as well.  Feel free to look me up.

2014-04-08T22:18:25-04:00 2014-04-08T22:18:25-04:00 CPT Brandon Christensen 97328

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would recommend having multiple resumes. You can never have 1 resume that works in every situation. I constantly edit mine for the positions I am applying for. You want those experiences to show you are a prime candidate for that position, not just that you served 20 years in the military and that's all you know. And like many have said, don't use military jargon. "dumb" it down for them to understand what you did. Ie, don't use NCOIC or non commissioned officer in charge; use like supervisor or manager of this and this and that. 

2014-04-09T09:14:29-04:00 2014-04-09T09:14:29-04:00 LTC Paul Mullins 122508

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You definitely have to "civilianize" your job title and description as they don't understand generally. I ran across an interesting thing when I bought some software (Resume Maker) a few years ago for my wife and we put in her information. It automatically came up with recommended sub-tasks for the job title/description or the main tasks you listed. Things I took for granted and when they popped up I was surprised that I hadn't thought of them as being part of the task. Haven't looked in a while whether any of the current software packages do that, but it might be useful.

2014-05-09T10:10:31-04:00 2014-05-09T10:10:31-04:00 PO2 Rocky Kleeger 122583

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like the copy and paste method. There's a lot more work involved, but worth it. First, there's a website called VMETS that puts your job specialty into civilian speak. Then, read the requirements for the job you are applying for, and if it applies to you, copy and paste from VMETS to your resume. I currently have 5 resumes for different situations

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