Defense Edge Career Templates
$12.00
Defense Edge Career Templates
$12.00
Branded Career Templates to Complement Your Resume
Strengthen your defense contractor application package with the Defense Edge bundle of templates. Includes professionally designed resume addendum for projects, specialized biography, references document, and targeted cover letter—all crafted for Microsoft Word compatibility.
CUSTOM-DESIGNED...EASY TO USE & CUSTOMIZE...EYE-CATCHING, MODERN FORMATS
STAND OUT, DIFFERENTIATE YOURSELF & WIN THE MOST DESIRABLE JOBS!
Successful transitions into defense contracting roles require more than just an exceptional resume. The Defense Edge Coordinating Templates bundle provides you with a comprehensive set of professionally designed documents that work together with your defense contractor resume (available separately) to present a cohesive, polished image across all touchpoints with potential employers.
This specialized collection includes four essential templates that maintain consistent branding while addressing the unique needs of professionals entering the defense contracting sector:
The Resume Addendum template offers expanded space to detail complex projects, specialized certifications, or technical achievements that couldn't fit within your main resume. For professionals with extensive government or military backgrounds, this additional document allows you to provide context and depth to your most relevant accomplishments without overcrowding your primary resume.
The Professional Biography template helps you craft a compelling narrative of your expertise and career progression, highlighting the transferable skills and specialized knowledge that make you valuable to defense contractors. This versatile document serves as an excellent networking tool and can be shared in situations where a full resume would be too formal.
The Professional References document template ensures your references—often a critical factor in security-sensitive positions—are presented with the same attention to detail and professional styling as your other materials, creating a consistent impression with potential employers during this crucial verification stage.
The Cover Letter template provides the perfect framework for introducing yourself to defense contractors, with guidance on effectively connecting your government or military experience to their specific requirements and contract objectives.
Each template in the Defense Edge Coordinating bundle maintains the clean, modern aesthetic of the main defense contractor resume while offering the same level of customization. Easily modify sections, adjust formatting, and personalize the color scheme to create a distinctive presentation that remains consistent across all your application materials.
Like all Distinctive Resume Templates products, these coordinating documents are specifically designed for Microsoft Word, ensuring compatibility with the most widely accepted document format in the defense contracting industry. This practical approach reflects our commitment to real-world usability rather than flashy but impractical design choices found elsewhere.
The Defense Edge resume template is available to purchase separately. See the full collection:
Our templates are built exclusively for Microsoft Word to ensure maximum compatibility throughout your job search journey. The industry-standard .DOCX format provides the reliability and flexibility defense contractors expect, allowing for easy updates and modifications while maintaining professional formatting.
Due to the digital nature of this template, all sales are final. For more information on licensing rights, please review our licensing terms.
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WHAT OUR TEMPLATE USERS SAY
Appearances matter, even with the written word, and how a document looks can make an immediate impact on the decision to read it or toss it aside. I train and mentor many excellent resume writers who have mastered the art of crafting highly effective resume content, but who lack the basic MS Word skills to create eye-catching, ATS compatible and uniquely branded documents. Distinctive Templates are the perfect solution for easily transforming well-written content into works of art that capture attention, generate interest, and motivate the recipient to read every word.

When I was starting out with resume writing a little over a year ago, one of the most intimidating aspects was visual design of resumes. I didn’t want to have to learn graphic design to stand out—and with these templates, I didn’t need to! I was a little hesitant at first because I thought the templates might be too rigid or generic. In actuality, they are incredibly flexible and easy to play around with. I can customize any template with my client’s favorite colors in just two clicks—which means they never look exactly the same, even if I use them for multiple clients. Using the templates means I can just do what I do best—write—and then plug the text right into the appropriate section. It saves me literal HOURS of work and hassle. One of the best parts about purchasing from Michelle is that she is extremely responsive to questions. There’s a private Facebook group where she records screen share tutorials about how to switch up certain elements in the templates, and she’s always been responsive to my emailed questions. My clients are completely thrilled with the unique, modern design of their resume, and I’m thrilled that I’m saving time and don’t have to learn graphic design!

I love Michelle’s resume templates! The designs are eye-catching and easy to use. I highly recommend these templates for anyone who finds that designing a creative, contemporary formatted resume is a challenge. They’re a huge time-saver.

I used the “Pivot” template to create a combination functional/chronological resume for my first big client. Her words when she saw the finished product: “THIS IS AMAZING!” I’m a writer, not a designer. My resumes aren’t unprofessional, but they needed a “wow” factor – and now they have it. Thank you, Michelle, for offering such affordably priced tools!

While I primarily write resumes from scratch for each of my clients, I have also used Michelle’s templates and received great feedback. I find the templates are especially helpful to organize my thinking for those clients who have an overabundance of important information that still must fit in an ATS-friendly, 2-page format without looking cluttered or disorganized.

Michelle, your templates are wonderful! You are so creative, and I especially love the templates for specialized career industries! I just used Global Impact for an executive with extensive global work and living experience, Driving Growth for a successful sales director, and Agricultural Edge for a seasoned landscape professional — they all absolutely loved the unique, contemporary look of their new resumes. Thank you so much for providing this service within our industry. You are so talented, and I greatly appreciate our connection and the creativity your templates bring to my client engagements!

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