Career Resources

Resume Examples

Use these for inspiration regarding how to craft your resume for a new career field. These examples are for a firefighter who is looking to switch careers into a corporate security role.

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Example 1

Example 2

Resume Writing 101

• Just about every job posting requires a resume.

• Get the reader interested in the first 1/3 of the page.

• You should tailor your resume to each job posting so it matches the "qualifications"/"requirements"

• Limit your resume to the important or relevant points about your work history.

• Volunteer work, part-time work, and relevant hobbies can and should go in your resume!

Resumes are 1-2 page documents that explain your professional story to a hiring manager. To land a job, crafting a kick ass resume is essential to make it to the interview round. Here are some key points to get you started and some example resumes.

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Your Firefighter Career Transition Handbook

Download this FREE guide to help you on your career transition journey. Inside, you will find information on:

• Career ideas for transitioning firefighters

• Example paths for getting there

• How to emphasize "transferrable skills"

• Resume tips and tricks

• LinkedIn optimization

• Job boards and job hunting techniques

• Interview prep guides

• And more!