"As a lead analyst, produced 587 products, directly enhancing commanders' situational awareness and critical information requirements for worldwide threats." This was a bullet on my resume when I first drafted it.&nbsp; Let me start by saying I was considering intelligence jobs but also looking at corporate America. Here is the use case we will analyze: - "I am an analyst looking to apply for corporate analyst positions."&nbsp; "I have found a job requirement I want to apply for that is for a Data Analyst at Blizzard." First, you must understand the job requirement you are applying for, ensure you are qualified, and tailor your resume.&nbsp; Let's take a line directly from this job requirement: Working knowledge of SQL (BigQuery a plus); experience with at least one visualization tool such as Tableau, Lookr, or Power BI Do you know how to use any of those tools, and do you know how to use SQL?&nbsp;&nbsp; No? You're not qualified for this position.&nbsp; These are critical skills to do the job.&nbsp; Start learning these tools through one of the many free veteran resources. Yes? Ensure your resume clearly outlines these and has the exact terms in your work history and skills sections.&nbsp; SQL, BigQuery, Tableau, Lookr, Power Bi Let's assume I have these skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let's start by dissecting my bullet.&nbsp; Step into the shoes of a recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, or hiring manager - who may have never served in the military or understand a lot of the terms I used. The first two thoughts I would have is, what is a "product," and what programs or tools did this person use to make "587 products"? Product in the military and civilian world is different in many cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;In my bullet, it typically means some analytic white paper or PowerPoint (which typically includes visualizations). So, how can we make it better?&nbsp; Replace every military term with the corporate world equivalent&mdash;literally, everything.&nbsp; Remove product, remove commander, remove worldwide threats. - Product = Visualization - Lead Analyst = Analytic Manager - Commander = Director - Critical Information Requirments = Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Here is how it looks now: - "Led ten analysts as an Analytics Manager, producing 587 data visualizations using BigQuery and Tableau, directly supporting the Security Director's KPIs." You need to do this for every bullet in your work history - if you're seeking civilian/corporate employment that isn't with a company that knows military jargon. Find a position you want.&nbsp; Find at least ten job requirement postings from different companies.&nbsp; Take all the skills, buzz words, key terms, software, and titles from those postings.&nbsp; Make a list of the ones that come up the most.&nbsp; Add them all to your resume.&nbsp; Your resume should be a mirror reflection of the job requirement you're applying for.&nbsp;&nbsp; Are you applying for corporate analyst positions?&nbsp; - Remove TOP SECRET Clearance from the top of your resume - Translate your courses and certifications to something that will make sense to a corporate person.&nbsp; - Tactical Debriefer?&nbsp; This means you can question people and gather requirements and information. Switch it to "Stakeholder Requirement Gathering" or "Product Interview Expert" - Master Training Specialist?&nbsp; This means you can present briefs.&nbsp; Switch it to "Expert Presentation Skills" or "Communication Expert" See how well you did once you've translated all of your experience.&nbsp; Use tools like&nbsp;<a href="https://skillsyncer.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SkillSyncer</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jobscan.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JobScan</a> Also, understand why all of this is important, not just to Talent Aqusion and Recruiting, but also because a lot of companies use <a href="https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/what-is-an-ats-resume" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)</a>

Resume Tips - Onward Ops

When you're on active duty, everything you learn tells you to limit your presence on social media. You may even be hesitant to create a LinkedIn. You may start with just your first name and last initial. You may start by not putting any job titles or military experience. This is because the military has probably instilled in you the importance of OPSEC. At some point, your time in the military will end. LinkedIn is one of the most valuable resources available if you want to obtain a job in the civilian sector. Putting your name, title, skills, and experiences on LinkedIn will help you grow your network and possibly help you obtain employment. Use your best judgment to create your LinkedIn profile. This means adding terminology and titles that relate to your civilian employment goals. It will be very enticing to put what you think is very important from your military background on LinkedIn. You may want to use military terminology or list courses and certifications important to your military career.&nbsp; What you must consider, though, is what will a recruiter, hiring manager, or something in the industry you're pursuing understand and seek out.&nbsp; They often won't understand your military terminology, and your certifications and courses will not apply to them.&nbsp; This is where you need to translate and relate facets of your military background into terms related to the industry you want to pursue. This is very similar to when you translate your resume into civilian terms. Your resume, LinkedIn, and any cover letters you create should create a unified look into your civilian goals. Look at your mentor's LinkedIn profiles and people in positions you want. Emulate their profiles. Use guides like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/business/sales/blog/profile-best-practices/17-steps-to-a-better-linkedin-profile-in-2017">20 Steps to a Better LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a554351/how-do-i-create-a-good-linkedin-profile-?lang=en">Making a Good Profile</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/how-to-create-linkedin-profile/">The Ultimate Guide</a> Update every section of LinkedIn that you're able to. Headline, Position, Education, Profile Picture, Experience, Certifications, Skills, About, Courses, Organizations. Ensure you use keywords that relate to your desired industry. Once all of that is done, ensure your LinkedIn URL is on your resume, and they create one cohesive view of who you are. Now your network. Follow companies you like or want to work with, and follow creators who talk about things you find valuable. Most importantly, request connections. Use advanced searches to find people at companies you want to work with, people with skills you want to gain, and people similar to you.&nbsp; Remember, you can use boolean searches on LinkedIn just like on Google.&nbsp; You should have hundreds of connections by the time you separate from the military. Schedule a headshot with <a href="https://www.portraitsforpatriots.org/">Portraits for Patriots</a>&nbsp;and sign-up for a year free of&nbsp;<a href="https://socialimpact.linkedin.com/programs/veterans">LinkedIn Premium</a>&nbsp; LinkedIn is a tool that is as valuable as you make it with your time and effort.

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