Crafting a resume can be a daunting task in itself, but creating one when you have to translate your military skills into their civilian equivalent can be even more difficult. When you are a spouse trying to put everything together for the (ex) service member it becomes complex, especially when you know very little about their day to day responsibilities, as in my case. This is by no means all-inclusive and does not cover every variable associated with each branch of service. I am simply relaying what has worked for us, with the examples presented geared toward the US Navy. Hopefully this series will give you some tips to help in creating an attractive resume and also some that are military specific, including job boards and resources for transitioning military.
Drafting a military to civilian resume can quickly overwhelm even the most savvy of writers. There are so many things to take into account, especially with the knowledge that you must make the best impression possible within the 10-15 seconds the employer will spend looking it over. Too much info in too little space can be thrown aside by the employer because of time constraints. Too little info can also be thrown aside because on the surface it may look like you have no experience or are unqualified. Where can you go if you need help?