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4 ChatGPT prompts to help you translate your military experience

Published 14 days ago • 2 min read

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We’re big fans of working smarter, not harder.
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​That’s the beauty of AI.

Last week, we talked about one of the biggest challenges in transition: translation.

Turning military experience into clear, impactful language that employers understand.

It’s not always easy.

You’ve lived and breathed military life, so breaking it down for someone with no frame of reference can feel like translating another language.

Because it is.

Enter ChatGPT.

This tool can help you easily put your experience into context for civilian hiring managers.

We’ve put together 4 practical prompts -

💬 Translate Resume Bullet Points

Your resume is the best place to work on your translation.

This is your chance to show your value to a potential employer.

So - it’s crucial you speak their language.

Firstly, you can use this prompt to translate your military experience into civilian terms -

Prompt 1: “Translate this military experience into a civilian resume bullet point: [paste your original description here]”​
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And secondly, make sure your resume bullet points go beyond what you did.

Focus on the results. This prompt can help -

Prompt #2: “Turn this list of responsibilities into measurable resume bullets with impact: [paste your bullets or tasks]”

This helps you go from “I did stuff’ to “I got results”

💬 Highlight Transferrable Strengths

Prompt #3: “Rewrite this duty description in a way that highlights leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills: [paste duty]”

Use this to shift the focus from your title to your transferable strengths.

Leadership. Problem solving. Organizational skills.

These are the core competencies that companies hire for.
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Transferable skills will be your best friend during the transition.

This prompt will help you bridge the gap between what you did and what that means to the employer.

💬 Use Your Background to Match Jobs

Maybe you’re still not sure what you want to do.

It’s part of the journey - we get it.

ChatGPT may be able to help!

It may help you to align your background with job postings you maybe would not have considered otherwise.

Prompt #4: “Give me 3 civilian job titles that match this experience: [paste your MOS, role, or summary of what you did]”​
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This may open up more options for you to explore!

Try it out and see what comes up.

ChatGPT and other AI tools can be a great (and free) resource for the job search.

SkillBridge is the perfect time to start using tools like this!

Whether you’re looking for a SkillBridge opportunity or in the middle of your internship, it's important to keep learning how to translate to civilian language.

You'll only improve your ability to communicate your value.

Use prompts to practice describing your experience, prepping for interviews, and updating your resume.

The better you get at explaining your value, the easier it is to land the right role!

ChatGPT Resume Builder

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Check out our SkillBridge Locator to find roles across US!

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Check out this week's featured jobs! ​
📈 Business Operations - Private Equity - Xenon Partners has a 90 to 180-day SkillBridge program to launch your career in the SaaS industry. As a SkillBridge Intern, you’ll be assigned to one of our portfolio companies, where you’ll collaborate with leadership and team members to tackle real-world business challenges.

🌿 Human Resources Intern - This internship for Sutter County, CA allows you the opportunity to learn about operations, customer service, and program development through collaboration with other departments. You will seek to create and enriching and dynamic work environment for all employees!

🏠 Seek Now DRIVE Academy Military Internship - The Seek Now DRIVE Academy Internship offers a 90-day to 180-day in-person internship to make you an expert in all things property inspection, and property insurance industries. Seek Now empowers the insurance and real estate industries with accurate, timely information, which helps clients make faster decisions with confidence.

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💬 Community & Networking

Looking for support during your transition? Join our Discord to connect with fellow transitioning veterans and share tips, resources, and job leads.

Have other friends getting out soon? Forward them this newsletter so they can sign up here!​

We’re here to support you every step of the way as you transition from military service to civilian success. Keep an eye out for future editions with more opportunities, tips, and resources!

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Have a great week!
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Kathy + Andrew
Career PCS

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