William Escue, USN-Ret. , is a production manager at Smith International in Oklahoma, where he has been employed since 1996. He is a listed contact in the TROA Network. I was transitioning out of the military, I learned a lot about looking for a job. Here are some insights I wish I d had before I sent out my first r sum . There is no such thing as a perfect r sum .
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Some prospective employers found my military r sum intimidating. I considered taking a lower-level position but realized I would not be content for long and would move on quickly. Don t civilianize your r sum too much. His r sum not only was misleading but also failed to highlight his strengths. Referring to a ship as a corporation or calling yourself an executive instead of an officer does not make you more marketable.