Whether you've been in the civilian workforce or not, Military.com's resume center has all the tips you need to write an effective resume. Translate your MOS/rating into civilian lingo, use your prior evaluations, and avoid the common mistakes military personnel make on resumes.
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Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2006-07 Edition
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Writing Military-to-Civilian Resumes: Write To The Future
You must communicate -- in the right words and language -- the fact that you already have the skills, talents and competencies that they require.
Writing Military-to-Civilian Resumes: Make Your Resume Interviewable
Your challenge is to write and design a resume that not only opens doors to prospective opportunities but can also be used as an effective interview guide.
Writing Military-to-Civilian Resumes: The "Transferability-of-Skills" Strategy
Get tips on how to effectively showcase military skills in your civilian resume.
Out of Uniform: Resume Tips for Making the Transition
Follow these tips to draft a high-impact resume that shows how your military experience is transferable to a civilian job.
Using Prior Evaluations
Former military personnel have one advantage over their civilian counterparts: documented evaluations. Use them.
Translate Your Skills
It is crucial that you do not use military acronyms, slang, jargon or terms in your resume.
Relate Your Military Service to the Civilian Job Market
A military background can be invaluable proof that you possess qualities like discipline, self-motivation and learning ability. Make sure you convey that on your resume.
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