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Squad Leader, Infantry
Team Leader / Operations Supervisor
Maintained sensitive equipment
Equipment Maintenance and Quality Assurance
Led training exercises
Training Program Development and Implementation
Managed personnel records
Human Resources Administration
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Build Your ResumeSee how different military occupational specialties translate to civilian opportunities:
Choose from templates designed specifically for different military backgrounds:
Best for: Senior NCOs and Officers
Best for: IT, Engineers, Technical MOS
Best for: Logistics, Admin, Support roles
Best for: MP, Security Forces, Intelligence
Military resumes face a unique challenge: civilian recruiters don't understand military terminology, structure, or the true scope of military responsibilities. A "Squad Leader" managing 9 soldiers, equipment worth millions, and complex operations needs to be translated into business language.
Our resume builder solves this by automatically translating military roles, responsibilities, and achievements into civilian terms that highlight transferable skills and leadership experience.
Lead with your value proposition. Focus on leadership experience, technical skills, and quantifiable achievements.
List transferable skills using civilian terminology. Include both hard and soft skills relevant to your target industry.
Use civilian job titles, quantify achievements, and focus on business-relevant outcomes rather than military tasks.
Include military training translated to civilian equivalents, plus any civilian education and relevant certifications.
Army Infantry → Operations Manager
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Navy IT → Software Developer
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Start Building Your ResumeGenerally, it's better to translate your rank into civilian equivalent titles (Team Leader, Operations Manager, etc.). However, for some industries like defense contracting, including your rank can be beneficial.
Military service isn't a gap - it's valuable professional experience! Frame your military service as progressive career advancement with increasing responsibilities and leadership roles.
Absolutely! Security clearances are valuable assets. Include the level and status of your clearance, especially for government contracting, defense, or technology positions.
