Joe Edinger ⋅ Berlin, OH East Holmes Local Schools ⋅ 32 years experience

The resume is best supported by a cover letter and with a high GPA you most likely received academic honors as well.

This means you can include your honors and awards on the resume also. In a cover letter you can add a comment that would be something like:

I have always challenged myself to strive for excellence in all that I have done. This is demonstrated by my high GPA, (list awards and accomplishments).

I am equally positive that you will find items to include from your military experience.

Then transition to how this will continue with the company you are seeking employment.

John Bernardi ⋅ Guilford, CT INTAgLIO Business Solutions ⋅ 12 years experience

At this stage of your career, you probably don't want to lead with your GPA. That's for recent college graduates. You might want to consider developing a few versions of your resume that are targeted towards different positions. Your goal should be to get the interview. If you get the interview, they may do a qualification test which is where you can display your aptitude and fit for their position. I hope this helps.

David Eastman ⋅ Gresham, OR Gamma Therapeutics, Inc. ⋅ 35 years experience

Donald,

I agree with the other advisors. A high GPA is only useful to a recent graduate, that said you can leverage it in your cover letter to illustrate what a high achiever you are, how hard you work and how committed you are to being successful for yourself and your employer.

Everybody and every employer loves a winner, mostly because these people will become stars in their organizations and their hardest and most committed workers.

Regards,

David
Former US Navy Avionics

Barbara Stern ⋅ Boulder, CO Affordable Closets,llc ⋅ 35 years experience

Life is filled with changes and seems you've had your share. Always be honest, so include a mention about your re-training success along with the learned skils from your service and why this will benefit the company you want to work for.
Definitely be your own cheerleader and describe other accomplishments as well.
Make a list as to what is important to you to be happy working at X company. Of course compensation/benefits, but what else?
Be prepared to state your case.

Stephen Brown ⋅ Champaign, IL Parkland College ⋅ 41 years experience

Don't lead with your GPA, but don't undersell it. Your purpose is to differentiate yourself from job competitors. So fire every round you've got. The military hiatus does not require much, if any, explanation as such. But do tell about military-learned skills, training, and experience (especially leadership of any kind) that sets you apart from the masses.