1. Building a Basic Resume
Citizen Soldier for Life

2. Resume
A document that presents a person's backgrounds and skills in the workforce.
Resumes are used to secure an interview for a potential new employment opportunity.

3. Key Components of a Resume
Header
Objective
Education
Skills
Experience

4. Header
Contact information
Tells the interviewer who you are and how you can be reached.
John Doe
1234 Main Street, CA * *
Element
Example
Definition
Tips
Be sure that the header is visible – most headers are at the top of the resume
Include all contact information
Use a professional address
Do not use a nickname

5. Placed below the header
Objective
Placed below the header
Tells the interviewer your goals regarding the type of employment desired and how your skills are a good fit for the position (Usually 1-2 sentence).
Applying for an entry-level job position where I can positively contribute to accelerate the rhythm in which the things are currently performed. Very effective and diligent.
Element
Example
Definition
Tips
A one size fits all approach will not work
The more specific you can be, the better
Do not write a paragraph

6. Higher Education and/or Military Education
Education information will inform interviewers of your background, which can be helpful in understanding more about your fit for the role.
La Costa Canyon High School - Alexandria, NC
High School Diploma (2012)
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Completion of Army Basic Combat Training and Military Police Training (2013)
Completion of Army Combat Engineer Training (2016)
Element
Definition
Example
Tips
Education is one of a few key sections employers look for on resumes.
Education information will inform interviewers of your background, which can be a helpful way to understand more about your fit for the role. If your education is particularly relevant to the position or includes any credentials that are required for the job, this section may quickly set you apart from other candidates.tion listed current to oldest?
As seen in the example, you may also include your high school education
You can include the degree you are working towards

7. Skills Hard Skills Soft Skills
Specific, teachable knowledge and abilities that can be defined and measured.
Character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person’s relationships with other people.
Examples:
Software applications
Language
Typing
Operating Machinery
Examples:
Leadership
Team Building
Communication
Problem Solving

8. Experience
Any experience gained while working in a specific field or occupation – this can also apply to volunteer experience.
Army National Guard September 2015-Present
Combat Engineer
Key responsibilities were to train and lead squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks. Carried out tasks with accuracy and during high-pressure situations.
Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
Maintain 100% accountability of all sensitive items.
Manage the Setting and placement of explosives in a tactical environment.
List all relevant work experience
Use volunteer experience if you do not have work experience or stating the volunteer experience will be beneficial

9. Other Possible Components
Awards: a recognition given in honor of an achievement
Language Skills: ability to speak multiple languages
Memberships: being a part of an organization that isn’t your career (i.e. chamber of commerce)
Volunteer Work: experience where you spent giving your time and talents for free to an organization

10. Types of Resumes Chronological Functional Federal
The most commonly used resume type
Listing your work history, with the most recent position listed first
Below your most recent work history, you will list your jobs in reverse order
More often used when people are changing careers
Focuses on your skills and experience
Can include a resume summary or an objective at the top
Used when applying for government
You need to be specific when you list your work experiences in these areas:
Dates
Hours
Level of experience

11. Tailor A Resume
Tailoring a resume has become very important in the workforce. Below are four ways to can tailor a resume:
Understand the job description
Customize the “objective” to match the job title and the job description
Customize skills to match the terms used in the job description
Confirm your location

12. Skills/Qualifications
Header
Objective
Skills/Qualifications
Work Experience
Education

13. Resume Don’ts Resume Dos
Typos and grammar errors
Visually too busy
Leaving off important information
Adding of photograph of yourself
Use first person pronouns
Write resume at the top
Resume Dos
Use action verbs
Keep resume approximately pages long (unless it is a federal resume)
Be clear and concise
Use a font size that is readable
Proof read your resume

14. Before Submitting Your Resume
Spelling
Correct tense (Past vs. Present)
Font size and consistency
Fact check
Have a trusted person review your resume
PDF format (better for delivery)

15. ARNG Solider Life Cycle 12 months prior to transition
INITIAL PHASE
0-1 year
RSP
BRS
CSFL Overview
Individual Self Assessment
Basic Resume Development
IDP Overview & Development
e-Benefits Overview
AIT
MOS Credentialing
Financial Readiness
First 6 months at Parent Unit
Budget Relook
IDP Development
e-Benefits Registration
SERVICE PHASE
1+ years
Promotion/PCS/Annually
Update IDP
Update Budget
Re-Enlistment
MOS Crosswalk/GAP Analysis
Self Assessment
Between year old OR Identified as a Job Seeker
Resume Package
Transition GPS
10 years of Service AND before SLC, WOSC, ILE
Resume
Reference List
TRANSITION PHASE
12 months prior to transition
Identified to exit ARNG
-24 months
After service budget comparison
e-Benefits
Gap Analysis
Self Assessment
Resume
Credentials
IDP becomes ITP
Pre-separation counseling
DOLEW
Job Applications/offers
VA Benefits I & II
State Benefits
Career Tracks
Capstone
As you move through your career, you must complete a range of Career Readiness Standards, including creating a basic resume upon promotion, PCS and annually. CSFL CRCs are available to assist you in accomplishing this requirement. Keep in mind, you must also complete this requirement (during your initial phase of service, upon promotion, PCS, and annually any major life event (marriage, divorce, loss of a job, birth, etc). Any one of these life changing events may affect spending habits, budgets based on income changes or required spending changes.

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