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=== User: It has been awhile since I had to create a resume. ===
It has been awhile since I had to create a resume. What is your recommendation for templates to follow? I could also use any advice that is Metrology specific.

=== Assistant: Great question — resumes have changed a bit, and metrology / calibration roles benefit from a slightly different emphas… ===
Great question — resumes have changed a bit, and metrology / calibration roles benefit from a slightly different emphasis than generic engineering resumes. I’ll break this into (1) template recommendations, (2) what modern resumes should look like, and (3) metrology-specific advice tailored to PMEL / calibration / 2602-style roles.

==== 1️⃣ Resume Template Styles That Work Best Today ====

===== A. Modern Professional (Best Overall Choice) =====

Use when: Federal, DoD, defense contractors, labs, utilities, aerospace
Why: ATS-friendly, clean, skills-forward

Key traits
* Single column
* Strong Skills section near the top
* Simple fonts (Calibri, Arial, Helvetica)
* No icons, graphics, or tables

Good sources
* Microsoft Word → “Modern Resume” / “Professional Resume”
* Google Docs → “Swiss” or “Spearmint” (simplified)
* ResumeGenius → “Professional” templates (strip colors)

===== B. Hybrid / Functional-Chronological (Excellent for Metrology) =====

Use when: You want to emphasize technical capability over job hopping

Structure
# Header
# Professional Summary
# Core Competencies (very important for metrology)
# Experience
# Certifications / Training
# Education

This is often the best format for calibration professionals because:
* Skills like uncertainty analysis, 17025, RF, torque, etc. are more important than employer names
* Works well for GS-2602, PMEL, and civilian lab roles

===== C. Federal Resume (Only If Applying USAJobs) =====

⚠️ Do NOT use a standard resume format

Federal resumes
* 4–6 pages
* Include hours/week, supervisor, pay grade
* Highly detailed bullet points

If you want, I can help you convert a private-sector resume into a USAJobs-ready version later.

==== 2️⃣ What a “Good” Resume Looks Like in 2026 ====

===== Length =====
* 1 page → under 10 years experience
* 2 pages → senior / technical specialist

===== Formatting Rules =====

✅ Black text on white
✅ Left-aligned
❌ No charts, icons, logos
❌ No photos
❌ No skill bars or ratings

===== Fonts =====
* Calibri (best)
* Arial
* Helvetica
* Cambria (slightly more formal)

==== 3️⃣ Metrology-Specific Resume Advice (This Is the Important Part) ====

===== A. Your Professional Summary Should Be Technical =====

Avoid fluff like “detail-oriented professional.”

Example

: Metrology and Calibration Specialist with X years of experience supporting ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories. Proven expertise in dimensional, electrical, RF, and mechanical calibrations, uncertainty analysis, and technical documentation. Experienced with Fluke MET/TEAM, MET/CAL, and compliance audits.

===== B. Core Competencies Section (Critical for ATS) =====

Put this near the top.

Example

<syntaxhighlight>Core Competencies
• ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance & Audits
• Measurement Uncertainty Analysis
• Electrical, Dimensional & Mechanical Calibration
• RF / Microwave Calibration
• Torque, Pressure, Temperature
• Technical Documentation & Procedures
• Fluke MET/CAL, MET/TEAM
• Traceability & Measurement Assurance
• Root Cause Analysis

</syntaxhighlight>

This section is what HR scanners look at first.

===== C. Experience Bullets Should Show Impact =====

Use action + system + outcome

❌ “Performed calibrations on test equipment.”
✅ “Performed ISO/IEC 17025-compliant calibration of electrical, RF, and mechanical test equipment, maintaining traceability to NIST standards.”

Better examples:
* Reduced out-of-tolerance incidents by X%
* Supported audits with zero findings
* Developed or revised calibration procedures
* Trained junior technicians
* Supported mission-critical or safety-critical systems

===== D. Certifications & Training Deserve Their Own Section =====

Especially important in metrology.

Examples
* PMEL Certification
* ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor
* Fluke MET/CAL Advanced Training
* RF & Microwave Calibration (R&S, Keysight, Fluke)
* Measurement Uncertainty (NCSLI, ASQ)

If you’ve attended NCSLI, R&S, Fluke, or Keysight courses — list them.

===== E. Use Keywords from Job Announcements =====

Metrology resumes live or die by keyword matching.

Watch for:
* “traceability”
* “measurement uncertainty”
* “17025”
* “calibration procedures”
* “audit support”
* “technical review”
* “metrology engineering”

Mirror the wording (without copying blindly).

==== 4️⃣ Tools I Recommend ====
* Word or Google Docs (avoid Canva for ATS)
* Jobscan (compare resume vs job posting)
* USAJobs Resume Builder (if federal)

==== 5️⃣ If You Want, I Can… ====
* Build you a metrology-specific resume template
* Rewrite bullet points using your actual experience
* Tailor it for: - GS-2602 - Defense contractor - Commercial calibration lab
* Create two versions (private sector + federal)

If you want to move forward, tell me:
# Years of experience
# PMEL / civilian / mixed background
# Target job type (federal, contractor, commercial lab)
# Any major certs or systems you’ve worked with

I’ll do the heavy lifting for you.

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