Breaking the Code: Understanding the Military Resume
Trying to understand a military resume can be difficult. Between the style, extensive use of acronyms, unusual job titles and wide range of qualifications, many military resumes can be complicated—and overlooked during the resume review process. This session will explore what makes a military resume unique, and best practices to evaluate these resumes to assist you in finding your next great employee. This session will help you:
· Understand the differences of a military resume, specifically in the areas of resume style, military terminology,
job classifications and job skills.
· Discover resources and best practices to more effectively understand and evaluate military applicants
during the recruiting process, which can lead to an increase in qualified applicants and improved retention.
Sara Slettebo
Ms. Sara Slettebo is the Executive Director for the Association of Veteran Friendly Employers (AVFE). AVFE helps employers and human resource personnel more effectively identify, understand, and retain Veterans in the workplace. From decoding military skills into business terminology, to federal and state regulation supporting hiring Veterans, AVFE supports organizations with their Veteran Friendly Workplace programs and initiatives.
Ms. Slettebo has degrees in Business Management and Transportation & Logistics, and was named a 2016 Small Business Leader of the Year by the Jacksonville Chamber’s Entrepreneurial Growth Division. She is married and lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband Kelley.
