You can download the questionnaire at the bottom of the page or simply cut and paste from this page. If you will be sending a past resume you, of course, may disregard any questions addressed by your resume...but please, make sure the information is covered completely by checking your resume before returning your questionnaire. Please DO NOT send a bunch of documents in place of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed to make it easier and faster to complete resumes. The more time I have to search for information, the longer you (and fellow veterans) have to wait for your resume. It will also cause me to have to work even longer hours to get back on schedule. I'm sure you can understand the importance of keeping ontop of things when only one person is writing hundreds of resumes without any days off. 

 

Exactly what type of job are you going to be applying (A job ad always helps)?

 

Please list the names of any commendations/medals you may have received that are not listed on your original resume and what they were for and when did you receive them?

 

Do you possess any special licenses?

 

Did you receive any civilian education prior to or after entering military service? If so, where, when (Dates), and what did you study/what did you major/minor in?

Education History:

School name | School location • Year of Graduation, or expected date of graduation • Degree Achieved • GPA (if possible)

Any school activities or organizations you may have taken part in.

 

Name and explain the courses, training, certifications you received in military (Courses taken for your MOS – a breakdown. Including any leadership courses taken and courses that relate to the position for which you will be applying is a good idea.), or civilian training that you believe relate to the position you will be seeking along with the dates you attended. Including the number of hours you amassed for each class/course is a very good idea, if at all possible. Good references for this would be documents such as your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), Navy Enlisted Classification file, or Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET).

 

Are you, or have you been, active in any charity/volunteer organizations, this includes offices held, or projects that are not shown on your original resume? If so, when and what are they and where were they? What role did you take in the organization(s)? Even attending a single event and not being a member of an organization is acceptable.

 

Are you a member of any professional organizations? If so, which ones, what do they do, and when were you a member?

 

Have you been a part of any projects concerning past and present employers that hold some importance? Anything where you stood out in a crowd? If so, when and what were they? Please explain your role in the project. I will need some career highlights (These reference specific events) aside from your basic duties for each position you held. Such as:

 

"Innovatively developed and authored documentation for instructing the Material Acquisition Course and the Mobile Training Course resulting in the successful certification of large number of instructors."

OR

"Methodically screened cost model data on conversions and assured legal soundness resulting in a 100% pass rate in arduous reviews, as well as scrutinizing $8.7 million in contract personnel and equipment costs to guarantee proposal compliance."

 

Ask yourself, did I...

 

• Get more done with fewer resources

• Save the company money

• Reduce costs

• Streamline a process

• Introduce a new system or process

• Launch a new product or service

• Improve staff morale

• Improve team performance

• Achieve a budget or come in under budget

• Meet deadlines

• Participate in a project group

• Solve a problem

• Restore an ailing customer/supplier relationship

• Take on extra responsibilities

• Lead by example

• Go above and beyond to get a task done

• Step in and help a team member

• Provide outstanding service (internal or external)?

 

Think about the impact of your actions. Another way to do this is to think about what you are most proud of in the role. What was the role like when you joined the team – was morale low, high staff turnover, disorganized perhaps? Have a good think back to when you started. What problems did you see immediately? What did you do to improve things?

 

 

Do you or can you obtain a security clearance? If you have a clearance, what level is it and why were you required to hold one? Is it active?

 

 

Have you ever written anything that was published (booklets, educational materiel, newsletters, etc.)? If so, what? Please explain the publication.

 

Do you have any computer skills (such as Microsoft Office)? If so, what systems, computer languages, applications, work-related systems and methods, databases, technological devices, or hardware? Have you received and training or certification for these skills?

 

Have you ever had any speaking engagements or presentations (Before Small or Large Groups – briefings for small groups count)? If so, where, for what, and when?

 

Are there any acronyms on your original resume that have not been explained or written out? I can guess what they are and probably get the right, but it’s best to make sure. For a transitional resume for civilian employers the acronyms must be spelled out. Not all civilians are used to a lot of acronyms as we are. I go home to visit family and they look at me as if I am speaking an alien language…it’s the same with civilian employers.

 

Do you speak any other languages? If so, which ones?

 

Have you ever supervised any personnel (even just a couple of people count)? If so, how many and for what ask?

 

Please list any heavy equipment, weapons, vehicles and endorsements, office equipment, machinery, etc. with which you have experience that may relate or benefit your chosen field of expertise (for which you are applying). Are you certified or licensed to use these items?

 

FOR FEDERAL RESUMES I WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR EACH JOB POSITION YOU HELD (YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE JOB POSITION WORKSHEET BELOW TO MAKE IT EASIER ON YOU):

 

Highest Federal Civilian Grade, Title Held, or Rank:

 

Date: From-To

 

Military Service • Branch • Dates From - To

 

Employer's Name:

 

Employer's Address:

 

Supervisor's Name:

 

Supervisor’s title:

 

Phone Number:

 

Number of Hours Worked Per Week:

 

Salary:

 

Job Title:

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Career Highlights:

 

Thank You For  Helping Me To Create The Best Possible Resume For You