Transitioner‘s Advantage
5 Secrets For Getting Hired Faster
Qualified . . . But Not Getting Any Response From Your Resume?
Every day military transitioners send out resumes that do not attract the responses they expect. Many are left to assume that it is their military background puts them at a disadvantage when in reality, it is only their resume. Employers often dismiss perfectly qualified candidates (military or civilian) if the resume is too long or too difficult to read. If your current resume contains military jargon or long lists of information, you may not get the chance you deserve.
Most Resumes Are Only Scanned Briefly . . . Not Fully Read!
A common misconception among transitioners is that employers read each resume from beginning to end. In reality, many companies receive 1000’s of resumes every month. There just isn’t enough time to read them all. Instead, resumes are given a quick 20 second scan to determine which ones will be considered. Some of the remaining resumes may be kept on file, but most will find their way into the recycle bin. Unfortunately, many qualified candidates don’t receive a second glance because their qualifications are buried in run-on statements and military jargon. It is vital that you use a format that highlights your key qualifications and translates military jargon into language that an employer can easily understand.
5 Secrets to Getting Hired Faster
- Create a HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS section to showcase your most important qualifications.
- Use bulleted statements instead of paragraphs (see example below).
Highlights of Qualifications
- Total amount of relevant military experience
- Most relevant military skills
- Computer experience
- Military Medals and Awards
- Only include your military experience that relates to the job you are applying for.
- Avoid military jargon.
- Translate your military experience into statements civilian employers can easily understand.
Your Resume Is One Of The Most Important Documents You Will Ever Write.
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