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Resume Writing Isn't What it Used to Be
Week of August 09, 2010

How do I list multiple deployments on my resume to my advantage?

The fact that the National Guard and Reserve have been deploying in support of U.S. objectives is very much in the minds of employers. In order to make it clear that this is why there are gaps in your work history include the deployment cycle as an actual period of employment, for instance:  

How do I list my military experience when I have been in for 10+ years with multiple duty locations?
This is not a simple question and the real answer is that there are various ways to accommodate this situation depending on your particular circumstances. The simple answer if you are not using your military experience (skills) to get the interview is to just use the following sample as a guide:  

Is there an easy to follow resume template that will guide me?

There are as many different types of resumes as there are people that you ask. We have included a dummy resume and template information in this package based upon the style of resume that employers and HR personnel in our local are (Linn, Benton, Marion counties) have communicated to us best meet their needs in determining suitability for requesting interviews

Why do I need to translate military occupation titles into civilian words?

The simple answer is that not every employer or Human Resources assistant was in the military. Hence he or she will not understand the technical terms or jargon or lingo that you are using. A secondary reason is that even if an employer was in the service, it may have been in another branch or was in the same branch many years ago and job titles and terminology have evolved signific

I can’t fit all my work information on one page, what do I do?

First, decide if more than one page is appropriate. If you are a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or other professional where the location of your education, the type of classes or training that you have , or the licenses and certification that you possess play a significant role in getting hired for a position then more than one page is certainly appropriate. However, if you do not fit in

Can I use only one resume for all the jobs I apply to?

No!

Why do I Need a Resume?
A resume is the instrument that employers use to determine who they are going to interview for an available position. The resume does not get you a job. It only gets you an interview.  Your resume should focus on what you’ll bring to the position. Remember, employers are going to hire someone who will enhance their company operations.

Write an Attention Getting Cover Letter!
  It is critical you take the time to prepare a creative, hard-hitting cover letter that gets the attention of the reader immediately. In this section, learn to use a cover letter to introduce yourself and sell the employer on how well your specific skills, abilities and attributes match the organization’s needs.

Create an Effective Resume!
 Click Here  for examples of the different styles and types of resumes.  There are several resume formats to choose from, select the style that  is the most effective for