Three things Veterans should include on their resume and in an interview

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Gainful employment is an important part of anyone’s life. Transitioning from a military career to a civilian career can be daunting and challenging for many. Veterans have a plethora of skill sets and experiences to mention on their resumes and in their interviews. Here are three things every Veteran should include on their resume and boast about in their interviews.

Leadership: This is the trait we emphasize often with Veterans. Most Veterans leave the military having some form of leadership experience. Some Veterans led entire commands, while others were responsible for a single human being. Either way, that experience is valuable for the work place. Combine leadership experience with initiative and decision making and you have a character any employer would be proud to hire. Listing leadership on a resume is pretty straight forward.

Follower: The other side of that coin is how good of a follower we are. We spend our entire military service following and obeying orders. Not every employer is looking to hire a manager, supervisor or person specifically meant to lead. Plus, every other Veteran that is interviewing for that job will be bragging about their leadership traits. You can be the person that stands out by explaining how you followed orders and took initiative based on the commander’s intent. Even if you’re applying for a leadership position, you’ll presumably answer to someone above

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