10 Resume Tips for Veterans

10 Resume Tips for Veterans

Take these out...
1. References. If an employer needs them, they'll ask.
2. An objective statement. Replace it with a 2-3 sentence professional summary.
3. Military acronyms. Speak in terms anyone can understand.
4. Your full home address. Just city and state are fine.

Add these...
5. Your LinkedIn URL. Bonus points for one customized to your name.
6. Keywords and skills. Match them to the job posting.
7. Job summaries. A 1-2 sentence overview providing context for each role.
8. Data. Include metrics on your impact and accomplishments.

Refine these...
9. Accomplishment-oriented bullet points. "Accomplished [x] as measured by [y], by doing [z]."
10. Formatting. Keep it simple. Add whitespace for readability.