26 U.S. VETERANS MAGAZINE WWW.USVETERANSMAGAZINE.COM
CAREER & EMPLOYMENT
civilianterms. For example, replace officer in charge with managed. Take out the acronyms and use terms civilians understand. For example, replace SNOIC for 2d MarDiv G-3, planning and executing all logistics for operations conducted in our AOR with Supervised staff of 15 people. Planned and coordinated operations conducted by various subordinate units within our division. Includeyour accomplishments. Use numbers to highlight achievements, if possible. For example, Managed budget of $100K or Reduced training time from 26 weeks to 24 weeks. Beconcise. Limit your resume to one or two pages. Includevolunteer experienceifit'srelevant tothejob. Volunteer experience can add to credibility and character. Leaveoffunnecessary details. Dont include marital status, height and weight or religious affiliation. Leave off salary information unless it was explicitly requested. Checkspellingand accuracy. Proofread your resume, ask someone else to proofread it and read your resume backward to catch typos.
Write a Cover Letter
Always send a cover letter with your resume. Your cover letter will explain why youre interested in the position and how your skills make you the best choice for the job. Getthenameoftheperson inchargeofhiring. Send your email or cover letter to them. Usually, you can just call the company and ask for their name. Mentionthejob that youre applying for in the first paragraph. Focus on describing how your skills and abilities can help the company. Keepittoonepage. Use a business-letter format. Alwaysfollowup. Mention that you will call to follow up and dont forget to do it.
Tap Into Resume- Building Tools
These websites have tools to help you build your resume and translate your military credentials and experience into civilian skills. They reference veterans, but theyre also for active duty. Veterans.gov from the U.S. Department of Labor has an online job exchange with access to employers, skills translators, resume builders, interest profilers, etc. The Department of Veterans Affairs at va.gov offers an interest profiler, educational and career counseling and links to other job resources, such as support for veteran- owned small businesses.
Prepare for Your Job Search Early
The earlier you can start your preparation for civilian employment, the better. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) office on your installation can help you get started. Military OneSource also offers the Transitioning Veterans specialty consultation to further assist you in transitioning from military to civilian life. Taking the next step in your career can be intimidating, but its far from impossible. You are qualified and equipped with the right tools. Go get them!
Source: MilitaryOneSource
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YOUR SERVICE HAS STRENGTHENED OUR WORLD.
By serving your nation, you have protected the interests of the free world. At Matheson Tri-Gas, we appreciate your contributions, skills, and values. You can continue to have a positive impact on countless lives in a different way - as part of our team. We are one of the world's foremost suppliers of specialty gases and gas- handling equipment, with 9,000 employees in 16 nations making a difference globally. We're hiring for the following areas:
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We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including PPO plans with prescription drugs; dental, vision, and life insurance plans; education plan; training programs; and more. Apply at:
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