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7 Common Military-to-Civilian
Resume Mistakes
Brought to you by ClearanceJobs.com
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #1: A resume written in language
only a fellow service member could appreciate

• From jargon to acronyms, it’s best to put your resume in
  language a civilian can appreciate. Where
  appropriate, include civilian translations for military titles
  and experience.
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #2: A resume filled with vague
accomplishments

• For veterans, in particular, it’s important to highlight
  leadership achievements and specific accomplishments.
  You might have been low on the chain of command but
  be specific about projects you oversaw and use strong
  language and specific milestones (including numbers).
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #3: A resume that lacks direction
• You might not know exactly what you want to do out of
  uniform but your resume should speak to some area of
  expertise and ideal position. Draft several resumes for
  different careers if you plan on applying for a variety of
  positions.
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #4: A resume that goes overboard
on education and training

• The military offers a variety of training programs. Only
  highlight those that pertain to the career path you’re
  pursuing, and avoid listing lower level classes if you’re
  already including an advanced course.
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #5: A resume that is too short or
too long

• Your resume should be concise, visually appealing and
  include the highlights of your career the hiring manager
  needs to know. Don’t think in terms of one page or two
  pages – draft a resume that works for your career.
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #6: A resume that sounds a little
too perfect

• Your resume should be your words – not the
  regurgitation of your last OER or a copy and paste of the
  required skills and qualifications.
Veteran Resume Mistakes


Mistake #7: Using military grammar rather
than what your English teacher taught you

• The military has its own conventions concerning
  capitalization, punctuation and grammar – be sure
  you’re not using them in your resume. Stick with proper
  grammar rules.
Read more at http://www.clearancejobs.com/cleared-
news/259/7-common-military-to-civilian-resume-mistakes


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Veterans: Get Your Resume Job Search Ready

  • 1. 7 Common Military-to-Civilian Resume Mistakes Brought to you by ClearanceJobs.com
  • 2. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #1: A resume written in language only a fellow service member could appreciate • From jargon to acronyms, it’s best to put your resume in language a civilian can appreciate. Where appropriate, include civilian translations for military titles and experience.
  • 3. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #2: A resume filled with vague accomplishments • For veterans, in particular, it’s important to highlight leadership achievements and specific accomplishments. You might have been low on the chain of command but be specific about projects you oversaw and use strong language and specific milestones (including numbers).
  • 4. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #3: A resume that lacks direction • You might not know exactly what you want to do out of uniform but your resume should speak to some area of expertise and ideal position. Draft several resumes for different careers if you plan on applying for a variety of positions.
  • 5. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #4: A resume that goes overboard on education and training • The military offers a variety of training programs. Only highlight those that pertain to the career path you’re pursuing, and avoid listing lower level classes if you’re already including an advanced course.
  • 6. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #5: A resume that is too short or too long • Your resume should be concise, visually appealing and include the highlights of your career the hiring manager needs to know. Don’t think in terms of one page or two pages – draft a resume that works for your career.
  • 7. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #6: A resume that sounds a little too perfect • Your resume should be your words – not the regurgitation of your last OER or a copy and paste of the required skills and qualifications.
  • 8. Veteran Resume Mistakes Mistake #7: Using military grammar rather than what your English teacher taught you • The military has its own conventions concerning capitalization, punctuation and grammar – be sure you’re not using them in your resume. Stick with proper grammar rules.
  • 9. Read more at http://www.clearancejobs.com/cleared- news/259/7-common-military-to-civilian-resume-mistakes Find your next cleared job at www.clearancejobs.com