Military Outreach for Service Training Program Dec. 3, 2014 Program of Events

Training Agenda O National Anthem O Welcome & MOS Announcements: by Carol Permar. O Sandra’s Bio: by Ray Pratt O Resume Writing: “How to Tell YOUR Complete Story “ by Sandra Hill O Closing /Poll: by Ray Pratt Military Outreach for Service Dec 3, 20142

Welcome & MOS Announcements O fund O Christmas Cards for Heroes ended on November 28 – Marie Judkins – MOST – will forward info. O Membership fee of $ O 2 new recognized chapters: O MOS Minutemen – Andover Ma. – Sept. 11 O Pres: Jeffrey Dumas O Detroit Chapter of MOS – Detroit MI – Oct. 28 O Pres: Ray Pratt

Sandra’s Bio O Presenter: O Ray Pratt O Current President of the “Detroit Chapter of MOS”

Resume Writing – How to Tell YOUR “Complete” Story Presenter: Sandra Hill: Senior Management & Program Analyst in the Leadership and Succession Planning workgroup of Wage & Investment’s Human Capital Office (W&I HCO). Military Outreach for Service Dec 3,

Resume Writing - How to Tell YOUR COMPLETE Story

My Complete Story O The Struggle O The Journey O The Arrival

Question How many of you have struggled or know someone who has struggled with putting a resume together? Change your feedback button to RED

Objectives At the end of this presentation, you should be able to: O Learn to recognize the type of resume needed O Know and understand the resume writing process O Learn to integrate non-IRS experiences O Tailor your resume to specific positions

Opportunities O Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998 O Executive Order O Veterans Employment Program Office (VEPO) O Veterans Recruitment Act O 30% or More Disable Veteran Hiring Authority

Current State O Veteran New Hire Goal O Disabled Veterans Goal

Types of Resumes General ResumeSpecific Resume Career Connector – career focused Career Connector –address a specific job announcement Keep current activityKnow the audience Write to strengthsWrite to specific competencies Use bulletsUse Paragraphs

Resume Writing Guidelines O Review Announcement O Read position description O Prepare a draft, review/edit (repeat) O Write about “I” not “we” O Address: O Relevant positions/experience – be descriptive O Competencies – use the proper format O List certifications, licenses and awards O Indicate formal education

Writing YOUR Resume Optional Step: O Cover Letter Use (optional) O Re-emphasize content in your resume O Keep the content short/precise addressing: O Why you are the best person for the position O Identifying the competencies/skills you possess O Indicate the ability for an interview in the closing paragraph O Thank you O Write to the targeted audience/recruiter

One Job = One Resume O General Resume Format O Insert “objective” section O … XX years in the military as a supply clerk with an extensive background in using logistical software applications such as XXXXX and computer programming software (Visual Basic, +C) looking to transition to a career in XXX… O Write to : O Unique competencies O Different experiences

Military =>Civilian Translations (sample) Petty OfficerSupervisor or Manager XODeputy Director/Assistant Manager MOS/MOCCareer Field AOAnalyst Combat/WarHazardous conditions/conflict CommandedSupervised/Managed Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course Advance Leadership and Management Development Course Battalion, Unit, PlatoonOrganization, agency, department War CollegeExecutive Leadership School RegulationsInstructions Operations NCOOperations Supervisor Supply SergeantLogistics/Supply Manager Sergeant MajorSenior Advisor MAGTF PlannerLogistics Clerk

Translation Tips O Draft 1 O Write out your resume using the military terms O Draft 2 O Translate, re=phrase and further modify terms O Look at common words as well as positions O Look at job titles O Have a non-military person review your resume

Writing Tips O Write to your experiences O Re-write using plain language O Re-write for appropriate length O Re-write using key words/phrases O Spell check AND grammar check O Have someone else read it O Modify or edit as needed

Career Connector Resource Center

Powerful/Helpful Verbs (sample) acceleratecultivatecollaboratecaptivate accomplishenvisionimplementimprovise adaptsforecastenrichperpetuate assertformulatevitalizeintegrate allocatemarketminimizeengage assimilateresonatemaximizefoster capitalizebroadendetractempower neutralizesimplifymediateconstructive

Powerful/Helpful Adjectives (sample) desirablechallengingdeterminedinfluential cooperativeadeptmaximumHands-on dependablecohesiveintenseknowledgeable articulateinformativethoroughstellar competentsystemicstate-of-the- art realistic conscientiousrigorousprominentcompetent dedicatedreliablecompellingconcise resourcefultediousactivedecisive

Action Verbs O See handout – (resource Wikipedia)

Tips to Improve Your Resume O Keep it simple O Emphasize your strengths O Write in the proper tense/format/length O Situation-action-results O Context-challenge-action-results (CCAR) O Eliminate clutter O Spell out acronyms; don’t use technical jargon O Don’t be vague O Spell check, Spell check and spell check some more

Resources O Career Connector Resource Center (CCRC) O O Web links O ELMS: O Books O 24X7 : O Other O Competencies: O O Leadership competency Booklet (Doc ) O Announcement

Resources specific to Veterans* O O O templates templates O Federal Resume Writing Handbook: (OPM) O O * Handout

Prepare for the Interview - NOW O Know what is on your resume O Practice articulating your experience O Arrange for a mock interview O Find out what you can about the position O Challenges O Expectations O Talk with person (s) in the group/ person vacating the position or previously acted/was detailed

Questions O Were the objectives of this presentation met? O Do you know the type of resumes you can use and when? O Do you understand the writing process? O Do you have some comfort level of integrating non-IRS experiences? O Do you think you can now tailor your resume to a specific position if necessary?

Question O Did this presentation provide you with the necessary tools you need to prepare a resume?

Commitment O How many of you will take this information and share it with others? O Turn your feedback button to GREEN

Questions?

Thank You! O For listening O For engaging O For questioning O For committing to share this information with others

Closing O Thank you for coming O Poll O What training do you want next? O Please take our Poll.