The Elements of Resume Style, 2nd Edition

APPENDIX C

A Special Note to Veterans

Write for readers who have little or no understanding of the military. Use plain English, civilian terminology.

As you write, omit/exclude:

•  Military terminology/jargon

•  Military acronyms

•  Military slang

•  Military abbreviations

•  Details of combat

Since you are transitioning into a new career, include a Goal section (see Chapter 4).

Create position descriptions/blurbs containing plenty of action statements (i.e., evidence of transferable skills)^* and get specific. For example, describe:

•  Number of people managed

•  Dollar amounts of budgets managed

•  Dollar value of assets you managed

•  “Civilian-transferable” skills training you have given to others

•  Problems/opportunities successfully identified ...