The Transferrable Skills Every Veteran Should Include on Their Resume
Transferable skills are extremely important no matter what role you go for.
In fact, some employers value them more than qualifications, and the good news is, as a veteran, you already have an abundance of them and not just from your service either.
These general skills can be picked up from various aspects of your life, Whether that be from previous voluntary work, sports activities, or even your home life.
The reason these skills are so sought after is because they enable you to be adaptable, a credit to both you and your employer for offering flexibility.
So, it’s important to think about how you can convey them on your CV, in your cover letter and during an interview. You need to make your transferable skills relevant to every job opportunity.
Whether you’re looking at an educational, technology or government career, you will have valuable skills that will transfer well.
For example, your ability to think quick on your feet and remain composed under pressure may make you perfect for a demanding logistics role where the shipping of customer goods needs the same efficiency as transporting heavy troops.
Remember, translate your skillset into terms that businesses will understand, assume they know nothing about the Military and avoid military jargon.
So, what skills, in particular, has your service given to you?
Communication Skills
Your ability to convey orders and articulate information clearly, effectively, and persuasively as a leader or as a member of the team.
Leadership Skills
Your ability to assess situations, make decisions, take risks, and determine what will achieve the objective.
Analytical skills
Your ability to evaluate data, research, compile and interpret information by applying logic. Also your careful handling of numbers and the ability to foresee potential patterns.
Organizational skills
You can adapt to new and challenging situations. You’re able to manage time, prioritize tasks, record data and then produce an accurate report. You’re also used to managing resources effectively while multi-tasking.
Problem Solving Skills
Whether it be logistical challenges, social issues, or tactical problems, you’re extremely skilled in problem-solving.
Technical skills
Your practical know-how and hands-on proficiency with specific equipment and machinery, software, technology and hardware, chemical substances, techniques and procedures, are sought after skills.
Personal qualities
Your integrity, loyalty, resilience, self-discipline, and control. You’re used to regime and understand the importance of being punctual and reliable. You’re accountable for your actions and mission-oriented.
Interpersonal Skills
Your ability to listen, take orders, cooperate, supervise, negotiate, guide and be part of a wider team.
