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Module Two Summary
When you interview for a job, remember that you have a lot to offer an employer. Let that confidence shine through.
Research and apply for jobs that fit with your skills and experience.
The end goal of your job search is the offer. Negotiate for the best offer and enjoy your new job!
Prepare work documents and start networking to lay the foundation for your job search.
Research is key to planning your transition. Investigate careers and study the labor market to guide your next steps.
Lesson One: Workplace Culture
Technology has brought several
significant changes to the hiring process:
• Social media for networking
• Easier researching of companies and
employers
• Video conferences for interviews
Changes in Hiring Process
As a candidate you may be faced with stereotypical attitudes about
Service Members or Veterans. Be prepared to address the ideas that:
• Veterans cannot adapt to a less formal work culture.
• Former military personnel are rigid and lack creativity.
• Veterans lead only by giving orders.
Overcoming Stereotypes
Transitioning Service Members may find differences in
military and civilian workplace cultures:
Workplace Culture
• Promotion and pay
• Organizational structure
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Benefits
• Job security
Lesson Two: Employment History
Help employers understand your military
experience by using civilian rather than
military terms, titles, ranks, and acronyms.
Review and familiarize yourself with all the
examples provided on the following pages.
Using Civilian Terms
The first step in preparing your resume is
compiling your employment history.
Document everything from previous jobs.
• Include date, job title, and job details
• Translate military language to civilian
equivalents
• Trace work history from the past ten years
• Include volunteer activities
Completing a Work History
Lesson Three: STAR Method
A master resume stores all your work
experience, accomplishments, degrees,
training, and awards in one document.
A targeted resume highlights skills and
experience relevant to a specific position
Resume Types
Resumes contain these sections:
• Contact information
• Summary of qualifications
• Experience (employment history)
• Education and training
• Skills and awards
Resume Sections
The STAR method is a four-step technique that
will help you discuss how you used your skills to
achieve goals. Write achievement statement for
resumes following the format of situation, task,
action, and result.
STAR Method for Achievement Statements
Lesson Four: Networking
60-80% of jobs are found through
networking. Take time to identify
network contacts among:
• Family and friends
• Groups and associations
• Acquaintances
• Co-workers
• Classmates and instructors
Networking
Prepare professional introductions or “elevator
speeches.” These statements allow you to:
• Introduce yourself.
• Provide a summary of what you do.
• Explain what you want.
• Present a call to action.
Personal Introduction Statement
Lesson Five: LinkedIn Profile
Leverage social networking in your job search to:
• Locate employment opportunities.
• Learn about companies and hiring managers.
• Connect with hiring decision makers.
• Create job search alerts.
Online Networking
Access your free Premium LinkedIn account and update your profile to:
• Gain exposure to hiring managers and recruiters.
• Add your name into a search engine such as Google.
• Gain access to research companies, interviewers, recruiters, and hiring managers.
• View new opportunities that may not exist on traditional job boards.
LinkedIn Profile
Employment Fundamentals of Career Transition
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Military Terminology to Civilian Terms
Help employers understand your military experience by substituting
military terms, titles, ranks, and acronyms for their civilian equivalents.
Terms and Acronyms
Military Civilian Equivalents
NCOIC, Watch Captain, Petty Officer
of the Watch
Supervisor, Manager, Coordinator,
Shift Supervisor
Commander, Chief Division Head, Director, Senior
Manager
Executive Officer (XO) Deputy Director, Assistant Manager
Action Officer (AO) Analyst (or Senior Analyst, if
applicable)
TDY/TAD Business travel
PCS Relocation
OER/NCOER/Fit Rep/Evaluation Performance appraisal, evaluation
MOS/MOC/AFSC/Rate Career field, career specialty
Commanded Supervised, directed
Battalion, Unit, Platoon, Squad, Wing Organization, agency, department,
team
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Terms and Acronyms
Military Civilian Equivalents
Mission Responsibility, task, objective, job
Combat/war Hazardous conditions, conflict
Headquarters Headquarters, corporate office
Subordinates Employees, coworkers
Service members Employees, coworkers, colleagues,
personnel, individuals
Military Personnel Office (MILPO) &
Personnel Action Center (PAC)
Personnel office
Regulations Guidance, policy, instructions,
guidelines
Reconnaissance Data collection, survey, analysis
Cyber warfare Information security
Aides, Yeoman, Personnel Specialist Administrative Assistant, Secretary
Logistic Specialist, Quartermaster Supply Chain Administrator
Recruiter, Personnel Services
Specialist, Career Info Program
Specialist
Human Resources
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Terms and Acronyms
Military Civilian Equivalents
Billet Role or job
Materiel Equipment
Underway replenishment Resupply
Seabees Construction workers
Surface Warfare Officer Ship operator
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Job Titles
Military Civilian Equivalents
Senior Field Grade Officer (O5-O7) Director, Chief Operating Officer
(COO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
Deputy Chief Administrator
Field Grade Officer (O4) Executive Officer, Deputy Director,
Assistant to the Director, Operations
Manager
Company Grade Officer (O1-O3) Operations Officer, Program
Administrator, Supervisor
Warrant Officer (W1-W5) Technical Manager, Specialist,
Department Manager
Senior NCOs (E7-E9) First-line Supervisor
Sergeant Major, Master Chief Petty
Officer, Master Gunnery Sergeant,
Chief Master Sergeant (E-9)
Senior Advisor
First Sergeant, Senior Chief Petty Officer, First Master Sergeant, First Sergeant (E-8)
Personnel Supervisor
Squad Leader Team Leader, Team Chief
Supply Sergeant Supply Manager, Logistics Manager
Operations NCO Operations Supervisor
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Job Titles
Military Civilian Equivalents
Platoon Sergeant Supervisor, Instructor, Trainer
Action Officer Analyst
Aide-de-camp Executive Assistant
Aviator Pilot
Executive Officer Chief of Staff
Corpsman Nurse
Gunnery Sergeant Organization Supervisor
Platoon Team
Platoon Leader Team Leader
Platoon Sergeant Team Supervisor
Judge Advocate General (JAG) Lawyers or legal advisors
Lawyer, Attorney, or Legal Advisor
Naval Flight Officer Aviation Specialist
Naval Aviator Navy Pilot
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Education
Military Civilian Equivalents
Basic Training Basic Skills Course
Advanced Individual Training (AIT),
MOS, MOC courses
Advanced Skills Course (mention
career field)
Warrior Leader Course (WLC) Basic Leadership Development Course
Advanced Leader Course (ALC) Advanced Leadership and
Management Development Course
Senior Leader Course (SLC) Senior-level Leadership, Technical, and
Management Development Course
Officer Career Course Junior Officer Training Course
Combined Arms Staff College Senior Managerial Leadership School
Command and Staff College Senior Leaders Program
War College Executive Leadership School
Advanced Course, Advanced Non-
Commissioned Officers’ Course
(ANCOC)
Advanced Course, Advanced
Leadership Course
Basic Course, Basic Non-
Commissioned Officers’ Course
(BNCOC)
Basic Course, Basic Leadership Course
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Education
Military Civilian Equivalents
Ranger school Elite leadership course
Prospective Nuclear Engineering
Officer Course (PNEO)
Nuclear reactor leadership
certification course
Basic Chronological Resume Example
Your Name
(123) 456-7890 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/your.name
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A dedicated and experienced security professional who balances the necessity of protecting people and property with the need
to maintain good relationships with customers and the public. Equally capable of working alone or as a member of a team, and
comfortable exercising initiative and solving problems.
• Top secret clearance
• Leadership experience
• Tech savvy
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Adept at conflict resolution
• Training skills
EXPERIENCE:
Security Manager, U.S. Marine Corps, 20XX-Present
● Supervise security for $100 million dollars of highly sensitive equipment, inventory items, and correct discrepancies
resulting in zero loss over a three-year period.
● Implement new system security plan that led to an increased in lockdown protection for incarcerated personnel,
ensuring the safety of 25 staff and 125 inmates.
Warehouse Supervisor, Micro Chemical, Inc., Akron, OH, 20XX-20XX
● Supervised a crew of 15 in daily operations, including performing evaluations and providing corrective actions
resulting in a company record for productivity.
● Monitored complex cataloging and ordering systems by implementing a fast-track procurement system decreasing
supply turnaround time by 20%.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
● Security Specialist Training, U.S. Marine Corps, 120 hours
● Transit Safety and Security Program (TSSP) Certificate
● Associate of Science in Safety and Security Administration,
University of Akron, Akron, OH, 42 Semester Hours Completed
SKILLS AND AWARDS:
• USMC Good Conduct Medal, 2006
• National Defense Service Medal, 2003
1. Contact Information
Provide your phone number, email account,
and LinkedIn URL (if applicable).
2. Summary of Qualifications
Briefly summarize what makes you qualified for
the position by listing off your skill set. Use
language from the job posting.
3. Experience (Employment History)
Describe your responsibilities and achievements
in terms of impact and results. Use examples,
but keep it short.
4. Education & Training
List your most recent, relevant education
and training courses and certificates.
5. Skills & Awards
This is an optional section for you to highlight your skills
and awards that are relevant to the position. They are
the first thing to be deleted if space is an issue. Awards
should be personal, not unit awards. Instead of adding
an awards section, you may include awards under the
job where the award was obtained.