Military Service & Miluim CV Helper
Turn IDF service and reserve duty into a polished CV section — framed for a defense-sector or a civilian tech employer, in Hebrew or English.
FAQ
Should I include miluim (reserve duty) on my CV?
Yes — reserve duty is a legally protected obligation in Israel and hiding it creates an unexplained gap, which is worse. One factual line pre-empts the recruiter question. For defense-sector employers, active reserve status is actually an asset: it signals a current security clearance.
How is military service framed differently for defense vs civilian employers?
Defense companies (IAI, Elbit, Rafael, chip firms) value unit names, roles, and clearances — surface them explicitly. Civilian tech recruiters cannot parse unit numbers, so translate to transferable outcomes: team size led, systems operated, discipline under pressure.
How do I explain a CV gap caused by extended reserve duty?
With one factual, unapologetic line — e.g. "Active reserve duty — X days in 2024". It pre-empts the question, frames the period as commitment rather than absence, and removes the risk of an unexplained gap.
Should the military section be in Hebrew or English?
Match the language of the whole CV: English posting — English section with a faithful role translation; Hebrew posting at a local company — Hebrew. Technology and tool names stay in Latin characters either way.