Posted on Mar 7, 2014
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Running through my morning RSS feeds this morning, I saw this article and I have to say; it really hits on a lot key points that we are peer-supporters can speak from experience and try to help those following us.<div><br></div><div>From not being willing to accept you are in fact starting over to having too much or not enough on your resume to not proof reading that same resume, there are things that we can do for ourselves to help set ourselves up for success. </div><div><br></div><div>Wondering how many Veterans or transitioning service members agree or disagree with this article and do you think anything should be added or taken away from this list?</div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://careerenlightenment.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/military-service-300x198.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://careerenlightenment.com/congrats-military-service-9-reasons-wont-hire-you">Congratulations on Your Military Service…9 Reasons I Won’t Hire You</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">As a military candidate recruiter, I see consistent themes in why military professionals don’t get the job. Here are the top 9 real reasons why:</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>
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I am now 2 years out from retirement and have already started on my CV/resume, set up a linked in account and started networking with people in like career fields. I am having many people review and adjust my resume, and overall, starting the preparations for starting my life anew. While this article may not be THE answer, I think it has many truths, lots of food for thought, and overall, good planning points. The other thing I would add is to scrub your resume of military acronyms... If the hiring authority has never been military, they will never understand who or what you are.
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MSgt Dennis Dudley
One way to build you network is to join professional associations outside the military. Most specialties has some kind of group or association. Some of these associations have career information that will give you valuable insight as to what the outside world is looking for. Also consider American Legion, AMVETS, VFW to help in transitions.
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Maj Chris Nelson
I have connected with a few organizations and/or associations on Linked in. with the operational tempo at work, not much time left over in my day for "in person" stuff. As to American legion, AMVETS, VFW and others, I see what they do, I applaud what they do, but I am not a big "club" guy.... I tried American Legion and American Legion Riders a few years back...it was ok, but I wasn't having much fun hanging out with Vietnam Vets and older talking about glory days.... In a copule years i may consider re-addressing my thoughts on this... but for now, will continue preprwork for retirement mostly on-line.
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SSG Mike Angelo
Rephrase with "Canvass community outreach and expand social and emotional constructs with active recruitment, coordinated training and other engaging events...."
Proactive marketing strategy in campaigns, fundraising and grant writing...
It is all about perception.
Proactive marketing strategy in campaigns, fundraising and grant writing...
It is all about perception.
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SSG (Join to see)
I'm guilty of this one too, lucky I had someone review it and then she ended up re-writing the entire thing.
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SSG Mike Angelo
SSG Ferdinand,
If you are going for that government job, I would use the PIIW, put it in writing format that the military uses. But...if you are going for that 100% civilian and no vet preference, the resume or CV has got to reflect on the gaining organization. The incumbent has to read, speak, interact and understand the same language. Out here in the world, nepotism thrives, that is when an organization or a community has a lot of cousins, people related to each other. These types are closed systems, and it doesn't matter if the incumbent walks on water, if folks don't like strangers coming into their domain, these prospective employees will be challenged.
If you are going for that government job, I would use the PIIW, put it in writing format that the military uses. But...if you are going for that 100% civilian and no vet preference, the resume or CV has got to reflect on the gaining organization. The incumbent has to read, speak, interact and understand the same language. Out here in the world, nepotism thrives, that is when an organization or a community has a lot of cousins, people related to each other. These types are closed systems, and it doesn't matter if the incumbent walks on water, if folks don't like strangers coming into their domain, these prospective employees will be challenged.
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I'm not planning on getting out of the service any time soon, but a lot can be taken from this and it's never too early to prepare for it. Thank you!
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