What would you suggest to improve TAPs?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:05:59 -0400

For those of us who transition out of Active Duty. How reliable do you find USA JOBS, Hero 2 Hired, Military Hire, Recruit Militaty, etc. for employment?

I found that TAPs is helpful, but missing some elements to help make getting employed a little quicker.

Response by Sgt David G Duchesneau made May 11 at 2015 6:08 PM

Sgt David G Duchesneau — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:08:55 -0400

This may sound ignorant but was is TAPs?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2015 6:09 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 May 2015 18:09:33 -0400

They are all long and time consuming. If a veteran has 30%+, the best way to try and get in the door is with 30% direct hire for federal government. Where you don't have to wait for a posting on USA job posting.

But they are good resources with good tips

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made May 11 at 2015 7:25 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Mon, 11 May 2015 19:25:32 -0400

I would suggest more Veteran Affairs classes dealing with compensation and pension exams. It's very important in your post Military life.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 9:58 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 09:58:44 -0400

Getting more real life experience. I went through TAPS that was taught by a 29 year old instructor. What am I going to learn from her, she had been out of college maybe 5-6 years. I learned more from the guy at my table who had his resumes to read and had 4-5 interviews already. He explained the whole process and how he got the interview and what happened during the interview. They need to bring back Vets who have made the transition and explain the process to us. Not some 29 year old contractor who is reading us mandated slides.