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I'm hoping maybe you can help point me/us in the right direction for help with resume writing, preferably something online. My boyfriend is about to retire, but hasn't a clue what to do about his resume. He hasn't taken the classes yet as he is deployed, but he wants to try to do what he can from where he is, so online options work best. He just wants to be prepared before he gets home so he has more time to job hunt before his retirement. Any suggestions or links would be fantastic.
Thanks!
Katie:
Quite frankly, I'm not sure where to go with this myself. I would try and google 'great resume' or 'award winning resume' or 'job getting resume' and see what sort of sites that brings up. If he has a library nearby where he's at, there are lots of books available on writing a good resume, including some for military folks. You might also try Amazon and search for 'resume writing', to see what books they have available.
Google will bring you a wide range of options so I think that is your best bet. The type of resume he writes will sort of depend on what type of job he is looking for when he gets out. Federal resumes are a totally different kind of animal than a regular resume, so if he is looking in that direction more is better. A regular resume is just the opposite...if it's getting into 2 pages or more, that's not good.
Hopefully, my suggestions have helped some.
Best regards,
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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