Vet Resume Assistance

Hey everyone,

I recently transitioned from the military, in September, and I've been getting some bites but not really what I'm looking for but I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me a little advice on my resume. I feel like my biggest problem right now is translating the work I did into the civilian sector.

I'd like to stick with Networking as I have a little experience with Cisco routers and switches and I'm currently working on my CCENT but I'd take an in-house help desk job as well.

Thanks

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Hatch1921

You might find this site helpful? https://h2h.jobs/ create an account... then start to build your resume... you can plug in your AFSC/MOS to show those skills on the resume.

Linked In has a resume builder as well...

Hope this helps.
Frank

jvrlopez

Do you have a clearance? If you're applying for US Govt jobs, put that up top where it can be seen. Include your poly and expiration dates too.

Ditch the line about the objective altogether or throw in a line that shows a mutual benefit back upon your potential employer ("...advance the success of my employer," etc).

Under experience, I'd break up the first block into bullets. The way it runs right now looks jumbled and wordy. I got lost and gave up after the second line.

I'd ditch the line about the NAM. Everyone and their brother gets achievement medals. Haven't had anyone ask me for my awards or decs from the Air Force whilst applying for a job. Let the bullets under your experience speak for your work ethic and success.

You could probably merge the section about qualifications and certifications together. My resume labels this area as "Skills" and lists all the systems, platforms, protocols, and tools that I can honestly say I am comfortable and skilled in. It also lists my certifications.

Do you have any other IT experience to list? Maybe a volunteer thing or something along the lines of that?

da_vato

jvrlopez gave some pretty good advice especially about the award, the way you worded it almost sounds like you got the award for doing your job. You want to shine and talk about your best. You said you have networking experience so what experience do you have? can you configure routers and switches? Can you set up VLAN's, static routes, ACL's and other misc networking stuff? Do you know any other brands than Cisco? How about other equipment like firewalls, VPN's, VOIP's.

replace "external shipboard communications" with something like "enterprise communications" and replace "Command Indoctrination curriculum" with "Organizational policies and procedures", remove "newly reporting personnel" just say "new personnel"

Phileeeeeeep651

Thanks for the responses everyone!

@jvrlopez I do have a clearance but usually only put it on the resume if the job requires it. I understand what your saying about the NAM so I've gotten rid of it. That is really is all the IT experience I have. My job was primarily RF comms with some router management on the side. I've got a little experience with Redhat, mainly just as a user because it was the OS where our routers were set up to and I've got a little Active Directory experience but just basic account management.

@da_vato I don't have experience configuring from scratch but I have done serial interface configs for data links, CEM configs for VTC's and ACL's. I've been doing some static routing labs on GNS3 but I don't think I'd count that. Thanks for the replacement words.

Again thanks a lot!

tombosauce

You might want to write out what was involved in your A and C schools. For example, this is the Navy's current description of IT A school:

The student will be provided with characteristics and performance of fiber optics, digital microwave, radio frequency (RF) theory and operations; tactical and commercial satellites; operate, manage, and provide hardware and software support to multi-media Automated Information Systems (AIS) to include: Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), telecommunications, messaging, and SCI; apply diagnostic and restoral techniques using knowledge of electronic and operational systems theory; advise on capabilities; limitations, and conditions of equipment; implement production control procedures including input/output quality control support; implement and monitor security procedures; perform assigned mission organization level maintenance and repair of Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence Systems. The student will perform tasks at the apprentice level in afloat and ashore environments under supervision and using technical references.

I know it's changed since you went through in 2008, but you can still pull some of that wording out to make employers understand that A school wasn't just you running around going pushups and getting yelled at. Write a short description for your C school too. Journeyman Comms doesn't say a whole lot. If it's the 2735 course, it was mostly about LANs and WANs right?

Do you have a location preference? You might have some luck looking around the major Navy areas (San Diego or Norfolk). Did you work on a ship or at a comms station? If you were on shore duty, talk to any of the contractors that worked in your old shop and ask them if they know of any open or upcoming positions. Look on clearancejobs.com or some of the major DoD contractor sites (SAIC, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, etc) and try and find postings that list equipment you've worked with and then tailor your resume to match them.

Phileeeeeeep651

@tombosauce Thanks for the advice I'll try to add that in. Journeyman Communications course is 2379 its the newer Transmission Systems Technician nec.
I'm really wanting to stay inside the Minneapolis area for right now.

instant000

Also, there is a specific Veteran Mentor Network on Linked In. I recommend that you join it. People enjoy helping over there. Also, connect to me on Linked In, if you get the chance. I'll assist you also, as my schedule permits.

Hope this helps.

EDIT: I have Also-itis.