Whether you've been in the civilian workforce or not, Military.com's resume guide will help you to write an effective resume. Translate your MOS into civilian lingo, use your prior evaluations, and avoid the common mistakes military personnel make on resumes. The Resume Writing Guide features the following sections. Click on the links below, or in the box to the right, and get started on that winning resume!

• How to Write a Resume: Choose a resume format and go from there.
• Translate Your Military Skills: Express your skills in cutting-edge civilian lingo. Use our MOS Decoder to translate your MOs into civilian skills.
• Using Prior Evaluations: Use the edge you have over civilians: documented evaluations.
• Write a Cover Letter: Don't simply repeat the contents of your resume; write a catchy cover letter.
• Top 10 Resume Mistakes: Check out mistakes to avoid when writing YOUR resume.
• Building a Web Resume: Get the latest tips on building resumes for display on the Web.