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Veteran Resume Makeover: Create A Resume That Gets Recruiters' Attention

Veteran Resume Makeover: Create A Resume That Gets Recruiters' Attention

When it comes to the challenges of job hunting, simply getting your resume before a hiring manager can be an obstacle. Too few job seekers, however, are adept at making their experience and talents stand out on the page. One example is the resume of Alex Doe (a pseudonym), below. He leads with a "summary of ...

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Veteran Resume Makeover: How To Convey A Professional Image

Veteran Resume Makeover: How To Convey A Professional Image

It's not always easy determining which information to include on a resume -- and in which order. Air National Guardsman Clay Doe, a pseudonym, thought that listing his planned bachelor of science degree was a priority, which is why he included it as the first item on his resume. But Doe would do better to ...

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Veteran Resume Makeover: How To Adapt The Resume To The Job

Veteran Resume Makeover: How To Adapt The Resume To The Job

Many veterans don't worry about updating or even having a resume until they need to look for a job. But by then, it can be too late. Anxious about finding a job as soon as possible, many job seekers do a slapdash job, creating a resume that doesn't present a full picture of their achievements. That's just ...

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Veteran Resume Makeover: How To Tailor It To Online Job Search

Veteran Resume Makeover: How To Tailor It To Online Job Search

Like many military veterans, Jess Doe (a pseudonym) had trouble articulating the responsibilities of her civilian job. Her single-page resume (below) reflects that problem. Doe's most current position, for example, as an assistant instructor at a taekwondo studio in Wisconsin, lists but two responsibilities ...

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