Writing a federal resume means incorporating current buzzwords without too much emphasis
on military jargon.
Not exact matches
Translate
military rank,
jargon, and acronyms
on the application, just as you would
on the resume, i.e., translate MOS 63E30 / M1 ABRAMS Tank System Repairer to Automotive Mechanic Team Lead; or CWO4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) to Senior Operations Supervisor / Pilot.
Thus they often apply for government positions with private industry resumes that are too short, too dense, too filled with
military jargon, and too lacking in an emphasis
on the skills and experience federal HR needs.
This means you need to figure out your transferable skills, focus
on accomplishments, and put your resume into language that is easy to understand for someone not familiar with
military terminology (basically, don't use too much
jargon).