Posted on Jun 10, 2016
CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Though my actions are what go into my NCOER, I was not the author of my NCOER. So though I could influence the end product of the NCOER, I was not the master of my fate. Withe the resume, I am in complete control of what goes on and what stays off. I am my own PR rep.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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I would say you do have an influence into your evaluation. In most cases in the military leaders get busy and do not conduct required counseling. If they did it would be a documented session during each evaluation period so there are no surprises when the document is due.
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I would say similar in the aspect that you are taking ALL of your evals, rolling them up, putting it into civilians "lingo", and make a finished product.
I know when I was(and still am refining) my resume I sat down with ALL my evals, schools and awards and "pieced" together my entire career into a 2 page resume.
Challenging (and rewarding) task.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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Tim if I can offer you some feedback on your resume if you had a 20+ career in the military it will be hard to put that into a two page document that would speak volume to the employer. It would be hard for them to synthesis the experience if fact it would overwhelm them. Here is a suggestion and try focus on the last 10 years and provide with 3-4 strong bullet points per role how you saved money/resources, made organization safer and more efficient and see how the product comes out. You could always talk about your experience within the 20+ years of experience but wait until you get in front of someone for face-to-face interview.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Thanks Chief. Mine has been trial and error when I first started. I did finally get a good finished product that I was able to tailor and adjust for each job I applied for. I had/have a hell of a support base I can use to run it by as needed(civilian HR, former CDR's etc). It's paid off. First 3 jobs apps and interviews I attended I was offered jobs immediately after the interview.
Biggest take away/advice I can give is to A. Not sell yourself short. B. Don't expect the world to be offered to you. Be humble and be willing to take a step "down" from what you've done in the military as far as levels of responsibilities etc. to gain employment in the civilian world. It will pay off in the long run.
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LCDR Sales & Proposals Manager Gas Turbine Products
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My FITREPS attempted to take a period of employment and summarize it for the purpose of promotion, progression, or retention. My Resume is a self-styled document that summarizes a lifetime of professional achievement in an attempt to "sell" myself to a prospective employer. The prior was a "concrete" part of how one keeps their "job"...the latter is largely forgotten as soon as HR files it.
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CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR
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As a civilian HR recruiter your resume is also for promotion, progression, or retention. Especially when an organization need to reorganize they are going to look at your evaluations. Your... at least my evaluations in the military were to sell the eyes of the beholder of my potential for promotion as well whether to promote, progress or retain.

What are your thoughts?
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I would concur; probably more accurate of me to have said that, "it depends on your employer/industry". I'm private sector, medium business...so my quarterlies and a holistic demonstration of predicted results with measured improvement count much more "now" than my past experiences. However, were I to have to present myself to a larger entity, I would agree that under the circumstances you described, a well-written, up-to-date resume would be vital.
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