Military to Civilian Resumes - Solutions for the Workplace

Whether you’re retiring or just “getting out,” military transition to the federal government or the private sector can be difficult. That’s why having a professional military to civilian resume is so important. We can translate your military service into language that the private sector and civilian HR people in federal government can grasp in order to be given full credit for your experience. Most of those in federal HR—even in the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—do not understand the difference between a corporal and a colonel, a brigade or a battalion. With recent reports showing that just one half of one percent served in the military at any one time in the past 10 years, and only a third of those ages 19 to 29, have a family member who served in the military, translating your military work experience to civilian terms is important.

Federal Government Resumes for Military Veterans

If you would like to pursue federal employment, you must understand the process. While you may have attended TAP (Transition Assistance Program) class, getting a federal position requires much more. We can help you with your military to civilian resume and more!

Here is how we can help:

We understand the various kinds of veterans’ preference and other hiring eligibilities you may have AND can help you craft your USAJOBS resume so that you take advantage of all of your eligibilities.
We translate your military experience into language civilian HR people understand.
We help you be strategic about the positions for which you apply—and how you apply—to maximize your opportunities for success.
We can help your resume stand out. Most federal postings receive 500 or more applications; many of those are from military veterans just like you. It is important that your resume stand out from the rest; it’s not enough to be rated best qualified; your resume has to be strong enough so that you get interviewed.
As a Certified Employment Interview Consultant (CEIC), Nancy H. Segal will personally coach you to communicate your achievements clearly, concisely, and in OPM’s preferred CCAR framework. Interview coaching is on an hourly basis and is typically contracted for following the delivery of your resume project.
We can also refer you to additional military to federal government job resources.

Private Sector Resumes for Military Veterans

Nominated for a Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) award for best military transition resume, we understand how to position you for success. Here is how we can help:

Write a resume that conveys your military experience in a way that will be of value in the private sector.
Create your LinkedIn Presence. Do you have a LinkedIn account? Does it have an appropriate picture? Is it keyword rich to showcase your military experience? We can help ensure your online presence is professional and on target.
Develop a strong cover letter. While cover letters are not needed for all applications, you should definitely have a good one ready when needed.
Provide you with both formatted and plain text versions of your resume. You’ll definitely need a formatted, visually attractive resume for networking! However, you will also likely need a plain text version too for submitting applications online through various private sector Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
Prepare you for an interview effectively.

“Good Morning Nancy. I was very pleased with the two resumes you completed for me and will be requesting one more for different position that peaks my interest. I have also been spreading the word to my coworkers about to transition from the military to contact you for assistance. Thanks again for your help, I still have 6 months until I officially retire but feel very confident with all that I have done and you capturing it into words. TB”

Solutions for the Workplace also provides professional resume writing services for Senior Executive Service, Executive Core Qualifications, USAJOBS Resumes, Entry Level Government Jobs and Private Sector Jobs.

Announcements

Nancy will be speaking at Thrive! 2024 in Orlando from April 28-30, 2024 on The Federal Job Application Process & Everything You Wanted To Know About Working With Military Clients.
Check out Nancy’s recent webinar about Preparing a SES Package hosted by FEDAgent and sponsored by Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA).
Proud to announce our partnership with Federal Career Connection, Inc., an independently organized educational nonprofit organization. Click here to learn more!

We launched our first self-paced Teachable course all about Preparing a Federal Job Application!
Nancy’s book, The Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume is included in Stewart, Cooper & Coon’s Summer 2020 Job & Career Transition Guide.
Nancy was quoted in the Detroit Free Press on Ford and GM retirement.
Listen to Nancy’s interview on Resume Storyteller with Virginia Franco
Nancy was featured in a http://Monster.com article: “Should I Resign or Wait to Be Laid Off?”
Listen to Nancy’s webinar on Preparing for your SES Application
Nancy talks to Mike Causey about planning for the next phase of your career.
Nancy’s latest book is now available. Get the all new Complete Guide to Interviewing for a Federal Job.
Nancy talks to Federal News Radio’s Mike Causey on the importance of keeping your Federal Resume up-to-date during times of change.
Nancy’s latest book is now available. Get the Complete Guide to Writing a Federal Resume.
Nancy sheds light on what it’s like to have a career as a HR Training Specialist in U.S. News & World Report.
Check out Nancy’s resume formatting tips in U.S. News & World Report!
Listen to the recording of Nancy’s presentation for the National Career Summit

What Military to Civilian Transition Clients Say About Our Services

Hi Nancy, I wanted to thank you again and again for crafting my resume for me; THE PHONE WON’T STOP RINGING THANKS TO YOU!!! Again, I can’t thank you enough. SJ

I just want to let you know that I landed my dream job with the resume you helped create for me. All of your assistance with my LinkedIn profile and what I learned in your interview & resume classes all played a factor as well. SB

Hello, Nancy, and Happy New Year! You may not remember me, but I contacted you in the Feb/Mar timeframe of last year and asked for your assistance in preparing a federal resume as I was quickly approaching retirement from the Air Force. You ended up doing my resume and I immediately uploaded that to USAJobs. I just wanted to pass on that I got the very first job I wanted and applied to – I began my new job here at Yokota AB, Japan, on 15 Nov and officially retired from the Air Force on 1 Dec… I couldn’t be happier that I made the decision to go with you. TM

You helped me with my resume, I believe, back in June last year. I posted my resumes and was able to land a job before I was out of the military early this month…and surprisingly still getting job offers. I just wanted to give you an update and tell you thank you for a great resume! Respectfully, AC

With your expertise in preparation of my resume from my initial VA claims assistant GS 5/6 I tweaked it and applied for the MSC position GS 7/9/11. 600 applications and 6 were hired in 2009; I was hired as one of the 6. I was overwhelmed when I got the job. Thanks to you I was able to get my foot in the door. As you know these days it’s not an easy task to get government jobs in areas where there is a lot if military folks leaving the service then staying in the same location. I am now a GS 11 step 4 Again I thank you. RW

Hello Nancy, I just wanted to say thank you for the great resume and let you know that my number finally came up! It took me over a year and some months, but I stayed patient and applied for the right jobs until I got the one I wanted! When I started this journey you told that patience was one of the key factors when looking for a federal job and you were definitely right! Your resume consistently got me referred to the hiring manager and stood out from the rest on the job I got. Your monthly newsletter even helped as I prepared for my job interview in which I aced, you gave some great information that worked for me. I started work two weeks ago and it’s the best Christmas present I’ve gotten in years! Thank you again and Happy Holidays! Sincerely, DW

Just a quick note to let you know that I was hired by the SSA in a GS-13 position, Human Resources Specialist. I know that because of your awesome resume I was hired, the interview was easy (telephonic) and I was not required to do an in-person one. I was interviewed on 28 Sep and offered the job on 30 Sep which was my retirement day! Thank you so much for your help and the awesome resume. CM

I’m being hired at GS-11, Step 10! That’s $81,204. The hiring manager had to write some sort of justification letter and submit it to the HR Director. They also awarded some creditable vacation time for my military service. So my starting salary will be very close to my existing salary. Plus, the hiring manager was optimistic my pay would increase quickly once in. All great news! – Mike

Nancy, Because of your support I have a great job, demanding but great! v/r – FD

Thank you for the support you have provided, and will be providing, to me and my fellow Veterans. I am a living example that your company has assisted me with landing a very good position here at DoD. Also that I am the first person who left Japan, in a short amount of time, that was hired for this very sought after Federal job. – James

I just want to give you a great big thank you! I just got selected for an HR internship with the Department of Energy. During the interview, they stated that my resume stood out because of the impact statements included on the resume. I’m am looking forward to recommending your services to my peers; from the looks of it, your format certainly stands out. – JR

Of all the people I have consulted and hired to help me doing this process, your advice and services have been head and shoulders above the rest and by far the most valuable. It was money well spent. – Paul

I’m happy to report that I was hired for the position, relocated, and am now working at the CDC in Atlanta! I could not have achieved this without your outstanding support and guidance. -NB

Thank you so much for providing me with an outstanding resume. I have applied and met cert for over 10 jobs so far. This was the first job that I interviewed for, and it looks like things went in my favor. This position is not too far from you; I may have to pay you a visit there in Illinois to thank you personally. – CK

With everything going on, I find it very difficult to just look for jobs. I would’ve been really behind had you not been able to assist. -DC

I could not have secured this position without your expertise in preparing my resume, and for that I am very grateful. – Calvin

I have been offered a staff assistant job at the defense logistics supply center. I have received the tentative offer… I’d like to say thank you! I 100% believe I wouldn’t have gotten the offer had it not been for your resume writing service! JS

Thank you again. I wouldn’t have come this far without your expert skills. – David

Hey how are you doing? I wanted you to know I have had two interviews and been hired from both resumes you wrote for me. SH

Federal Government Resumes for Military Veterans

Private Sector Resumes for Military Veterans

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