Successfully translating your military skills to civilian skills can be difficult and confusing. When you prepare your resume, it is very important to translate your military jobs and accomplishments into something that a civilian employer can understand. Try the resources below to help you with this important step. Don't forget to incorporate your Skills Profile results.

Military Skills Translator


Use the MOS Skills Translator to match your military skills and experience to civilian occupations.

Examples of MOS Skills Translations:

3531: Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Service
http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/53-3033.00

0621: Radio Operator
http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/27-4013.00

0311: Infantry
http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/55-3016.00

Jobsaurus-The Jobs Thesaurus


Use the Jobsaurus to search Job Titles for an objective for your resume and/or the job descriptions to describe a job you held (e.g., Infantry Rifleman).

If you need additional assistance translating your skills, don't hesitate to contact your WWR Employment Specialist.