Every year in November, job seekers get discouraged that no-one is hiring and stop their search activities until January. Is this you?
Make the last two months of the year work for you, instead of against you.
Step 1: Review all your marketing materials and update them.
Use a clear head and mind to review your resume, […]
I was talking with a job seeking friend recently. He was angry and discouraged. “I have applied to a lot of jobs, gone to a lot of job fairs, and no-one responds,” he said. “I’ve got the top clearances in hot demand areas. WTH?”
So I asked a few questions – ones you should ask […]
In this video Patra talks more about the need for having achievements on your resume, and not just responsibilities, whether you’re transitioning military or not.
Think of it from the recruiter’s perspective — they want to know what you did with your responsibilities that resulted in achievements and results. That’s what will make your resume […]
Been hunting for a new job for awhile? Or thinking of starting a job search? Summer is a great time to ‘sharpen your saw’ to quote an old proverb.
Too many people just update an old resume, tell all their friends that they need a new job, and look at ads online. Not the best methods! […]
In this video ClearedJobs.Net’s HR Specialist Patra Frame talks about the importance of military personnel using the transition services that are available to them when planning their transition to the civilian work world.
Many others have traveled this road before so learn from their mistakes, don’t repeat them. It’s helpful to talk to folks who […]
A resume is an advertisement for what you offer an employer. Far too many people don’t understand this. How do you show what you offer an employer when your experience and success has come in the military environment?
Focus on your achievements!
The smartest thing you can do on your resume is to demonstrate your past […]
When I give career development seminars, there are often questions about age discrimination. Yes, discrimination is illegal. And yes, it does still occur.
There recently was a job posting on a professional group’s email list for an entry-level position which also included the word “young.” And the list erupted. More often the ads contain code […]
May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we highlight articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans.
Every group has its own lingo. Remember when you joined the service and hardly understood what everyone was talking about? Now you need to ‘learn the lingo’ for […]
Thinking of leaving the military? Already a “short-timer”? Looking for a new job? You need to know how you can move onto the right career path.
We know, based on research, that most successful people share three common practices. You can too!
The three are:
Build on your strengths.
Have goals, and act on them.
Network consistently.
1. Build on […]
Civilian compensation is very different from military pay and benefits. Thus it is important that you learn what to expect in your chosen field. Many transitioning military assume civilian pay is always higher, but that day is long gone.
What do you want?
Your chosen field plays a big role in your pay. Those fields where […]
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