Decode the work
Translate internal terminology into plain language while preserving the facts of your role.
Federal → Corporate
Translate the mission into business value.
Government and military experience can be difficult for a corporate reader to interpret. We clarify your responsibilities, operating environment, and transferable outcomes without losing the substance of your work.
Start with a self-check. Request a personal review when you’re ready.
Recognize the problem?
Where the story
can fall short.
- Agency language hides the scope.Acronyms, grades, and internal titles do not always communicate responsibility to a civilian employer.
- A long record obscures the relevant work.Detailed duties need to be prioritized around the corporate role.
- Your achievements lack a civilian reference point.The reader needs to understand the service, risk, operational, or people outcomes involved.
The work behind the words
What we focus on.
Positioning built from your experience and the roles you want next.
Map it to the corporate target
Connect your experience with the operating responsibilities and capabilities in your chosen job postings.
Preserve appropriate boundaries
Use only information you are authorized to share. Omit classified, restricted, or otherwise sensitive details.
Positioning in practice
Specific work. Clearer meaning.
Before · illustrative example
Coordinated interagency mission support and readiness activities.
After · illustrative example
Coordinated operational support across multiple agencies, tracking staffing readiness, resolving delivery issues, and communicating priorities to stakeholders.
This is a terminology example, not a claim about a client’s service record. Final wording depends on actual responsibilities.
Before you begin.
Is this a federal application resume service?
This page focuses on moving from military or government work into corporate roles. Tell us if your application has a different purpose or specific requirements.
How do you handle military titles?
We preserve the official title and add plain-language context where useful. We do not replace a rank with an unsupported corporate title.
Should I include clearance information?
Share only information you are permitted to disclose and that is relevant to the application. Do not send classified or restricted materials.
Let’s look at your next move.
Bring your current resume, salary expectations, and 2–3 target job links to your personal review.