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The Elements of Resume Style, 2nd Edition
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The Elements of Resume Style, 2nd Edition

by Scott Bennett
September 2014
Beginner
160 pages
3h 27m
English
AMACOM
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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 ...

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