Orion’s Approved Technical Resume Format
Do not use an objective statement, as this will only limit your options.
Keep resume length to fewer than two pages. If you cannot fit it all, be prepared to cut it
based on your recruiter’s recommendation.
Keep your resume clean, simple, and to the point. Easy to read resumes get READ!
Your accomplishments should be quantifiable, and their value as accomplishments
explained. For example: “Achieved a 98% completion rate, 13% above normal.”
Personal information (age, health, marital status) should not be listed on your resume.
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JOHN C SAMPLES
9665 Chesapeake Rd Suite 450
San Diego, CA 92123
(888) 756-7466
your.mail@hotmail.com
SUMMARY:
Over 9 years of military experience involving management, leadership, maintenance, repair, calibration, and
operational testing of computer controlled electronic/electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems, Radars,
SATCOM/Conventional communications systems, navigation systems, AC/DC. Possess a current government active
secret clearance.
EXPERTISE: Leadership
RADAR Sets
Training
AC/DC Circuits
Electrical Safety
SATCOM
Audio/Video Devices
Troubleshooting
AC/DC Motors
Micro/Miniature Repair
RF Communications
Cable Fabrication
Liquid Electronic Cooling
Backup Generator/UPS
Test Equipment
Satellite/Inertial Navigation
Motor Controllers
MVAC
440 VAC, 3 phase
Prog
Set off your
accomplishments
in “bullet” format.
EXPERIENCE:
1996 to Present
Electronics Technician, US Navy
Experienced in troubleshooting all types of air/surface search and fire control RADAR sets, conventional and
SATCOM communications, air navigation systems, RF devices, computer controllers, A/V systems and many
commercial electronic devices.
Air and Surface Search RADAR Sets
EHF & SHF SATCOM Communications Systems
Conventional RF Communications Systems in the MF, HF, VHF, UHF and SHF Bands
Air Navigation TACAN Beacon Systems
Marine GPS and Inertial Navigation Systems
Power distribution and lighting circuits, switches, and fuse boxes
Ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, BERT testers, spectrum analyzers and other test equipment.
List marketable
Motors, generators, controller, and related power generation equipment
jobs only. Do
Alarm systems and other power monitoring equipment
not waste space
Experienced in reading drawings, and schematics for wiring installation of new equipment, additions, and alterations
detailing
Received the Navy Achievement Medal for planning the installation of the Navy’s prototype plastic waste processor.
additional duties
This involved the research and planning of installation from the distribution switchboard to the unit in the processing
that are
room.
not related to
the career you
2004 to 2005
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Maintenance Leading Petty Officer
seek.
Responsible for coordinating and scheduling all preventative and corrective maintenance actions for the US Navy’s
largest SATCOM telecommunications relay station in the Persian Gulf area.
Directly supervised 50 -65 US Navy Electronics Technicians and SATCOM operators.
EDUCATION:
2004
AN/USC-38 EHF SATCOM Radio Set Maintenance “C” School, US Navy, FTC, Norfolk, VA
2001
US Navy Instructor Training “C” School 9502, US Navy FTC, Norfolk, VA
1998
Xerox Class II&IV Maintenance School, Xerox Training Center, Virginia Beach, VA
1997
AN/SPS-55 Maintenance “C” School, US Navy Fleet Training Center (FTC) Norfolk, VA
1997
Basic and Advanced Electronics “A” School, Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, IL
LEADERSHIP:
Supervised and managed ship’s surface electronics work center; responsible for twenty personnel.
Served as an instructor for the formal electronics training of US Navy Electronics Technician.
In Bahrain, managed and directly supervised 65 electronics maintenance and operations personnel in a wartime
environment.
Keep it short!
Accomplishments
are more
important
than duties and
responsibilities.
Companies don’t
want the person
who is merely
responsible for
things, they want
the individual who
gets things done.
Evaluations and
award forms are
an ideal place
to source
accomplishments.
Use reverse
chronological
format.
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1.
We highly recommend no objective statement. Space is limited so use
it wisely. We won’t present your resume to any position that you are
not qualified for, or haven’t expressed an interest in.
2.
Keep resumes length to one page (if you cannot get all of it onto one
page, go to two pages, but NEVER more than two pages).
3.
Keep your resume clean, simple and to the point. Easy to read
resumes get READ!
4.
Duties and responsibilities are fine, but keep it short
(accomplishments are much more important). Companies don’t want
the person responsible for things; they want the individual who gets
things done.
5.
Set off your accomplishments in a “bullet” format (See our winning
resume example).
6.
Your accomplishments should be quantifiable, and further, each
accomplishment should be supported with tangible results. For
example: “Achieved a 98% completion rate, 13% above normal.”
7.
List GPA 3.0 or higher.
8.
Personal information (age, health, and marital status) is not
information for a resume.
9.
No need to put “References Supplied Upon Request.” Of course you
will supply outstanding references when requested. Use the limited
space wisely to exemplify your tip performer status.
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