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Dave Brydon
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RVs (Rendezvous): are exercises, which bring a multitude and variety of military units together, allowing them to train in a collective manner, as a single group. Essentially, a military training exercise titled as Rendezvous 85 [year], or RV 85, allows everyone from the individual soldier to the commander to interact with those military elements, and equipment they rarely get the chance to work with. In so doing, this allows everyone to hone their skills, and broaden their knowledge under a much broader umbrella, with an end-goal of developing a cohesive unit/brigade/division.
Imagine trying to bring 4 or 5 individual singers together to form a single group. Each singer has a different style, different sound, and different methods in how they perform onstage, as examples. The goal would be to get all these single artist together, so when performing as a group, they’ll gel as one, yet still maintain their individual and unique styles. In order to have a successful group, these individual artists would have to Rendezvous and train in order to be successful.
A little long winded, but it may give you an idea in how to present this topic.
Hope this helps.
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Dave
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R. Ball
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Hi Troops. Need some help. I'm writing up a chronological resume and putting as much meat as I can. For the Norway Ex's wev'e done, how would you word it?
eg; NATO AMF Military winter warfare traing?
How about RV's? eg; Canadian Army military training? I'm pretty stumped trying to word for the average civvie can understand or relate to.
Gerry For a resume for civilians don't try to "put as meat as I can in". They don't care specifically where you learned your skills (ie: Noraway, RV's ect.). Highlight the skills you have learned in the Forces that will apply to thier buisness. Some examples: -Learned to work in team enviroments. -Devloped leadership skills. -Worked in multinational groups. -Sought out and accepted increased responsibilities. -Learned and exercised trouble shooting skills. -Demostrated flexibility. Remember a resume is just a tool to get you an interview. If it is too detailed & long it stands a good chance of being filed in the "G" file. At an interview you will most likely be asked to give a few examples of where and how you developed the skiills you listed. Nows your chance to shine. Good Luck: Rick |
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An example of the Introduction Letter I use with my resumes…I usually modifiy it to the business I’m applying for:
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Dear Sir/Madame:
Please regard this letter as my formal application.
My resume is enclosed for your consideration outlining my experience, and background. Essentially, I have 25 years of experience working in a busy environment where time management and communication skills have been essential to success; 12 of those years were employed as a soldier in the Royal Canadian Regiment, 3 years as a Steward, both in a ship environment, and land based retail (Canex) operations, and the remainder as a postal clerk.
I have proven capacity to approach problems creatively and effectively, and work well both independently and in a team environment. I strongly feel that I would be a definite asset to any team.
I look forward too hearing from you at your earliest convenience so we may further discuss my qualifications, and arrange for an interview at a mutually convenient time
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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For the first part of my resume, I outline a profile – again, this is job specific.
PROFILE
Visionary and goal orientated personality with demonstrated experience in planning, developing and implementing positive solutions. Adept at crisis management, trouble-shooting, problem-solving, and negotiating towards constructive outcomes. Work well in both stand-alone and/or team environments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Hope this gives you some ideas.
Cheers,
Dave
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Mr.Ball, and Mr. Bryden both give very good information there Gerry! I agree with not too much meat though, i'll tell you why.. Too much meat is why this Aerospace Refinish Technician, has been driving transport for the last 14 years. Overqualified is a term some people love to use when they fell threatened i guess... Brevity is as important in resumes, as it was in battle communications. Keep it confined to a cover letter and 1, no more than 2 pages of meat. Good luck Gerry. Tim
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