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The Benefits of Using a Recruiter
November 27, 2012 by William Frierson
As military veterans transition back into civilian life, they may find any assistance helpful when it comes to finding a job. From the following post, they can learn why using a recruiter can be an advantage in their job searches.Most people are aware that recruiters exist but are not fully aware of the benefits of using one. A recent blog post by Evelyn Amaro addresses this issue and outlines five reasons why recruiters can be invaluable.
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Ten Common Mistakes Found In Military Resumes and How To Avoid Them
by William FriersonIf you are a job seeker coming back from the military, beware of making some common mistakes on your resume, as mentioned in the following post.As the manager for a military resume writing service, I come across thousands of resumes from a variety of fields and backgrounds. After seeing so many military personnel continue to make some of these avoidable errors on civilian resumes, I decided to share a list of the more common mistakes, as well as practical solutions and advice to help prevent resume shortfalls.
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Ten Common Mistakes Found In Military Resumes and How To Avoid Them
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Resume Nuts & Bolts
by William FriersonMilitary veterans looking for help with putting together a resume should consider advice in the following post.If you are a transitioning military professional, you’ve most likely never before been required to create a professional resume. Resume writing can seem a little daunting. And while you have to address things like how to summarize your experience and knowledge you’ve gained in the military or how to convey your accomplishments in a concise and coherent manner, you also have to keep some important formatting issues in mind.
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Employment Prospects Improving for Military Veterans
November 09, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Brent Rasmussen of Careerbuilder
Despite higher than average unemployment rates, employment prospects for U.S. military veterans may be improving.
According to a new CareerBuilder study, 29 percent of employers say they are actively recruiting veterans to work for their organizations, up 9 percentage points from a year ago. Twenty-two percent are planning on adding members of the National Guard to their headcount, up 8 percentage points. Sixty-five percent said they would be more likely to hire a veteran over another equally qualified candidate. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive© of more than 2,600 employers nationwide from August 13 to September 6, 2012.
Where The Job Opportunities Are
Employers are looking to leverage the technical and leadership skills of military personnel, with 3 in 10 hoping to fill information technology positions with veterans. The most common areas for hiring U.S. service men and women are: Continue Reading
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Tips for Veterans Looking For Jobs
November 01, 2012 by William Frierson
Veterans often have a hard time finding jobs. It’s not that they’re not qualified; they just tend to have a hard time marketing themselves and adjusting to life among civilians once more. However, with a little research and practice, you can not only pick what job path you want to occupy, you can also increase the chance that you will succeed in looking for a career in that field as well. Continue Reading -
10 Recommendations for Job Seekers With Criminal Records
September 28, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Prisoner behind chain link fence courtesy of Shutterstock
While having a run-in with the law can have long-term repercussions for job hunting, a new study from CareerBuilder shows organizations are open to giving people second chances. Fifty-one percent of human resource managers reported that their organizations have hired someone with a criminal record.
The study, which was conducted by Harris Interactive© and included more than 2,000 hiring managers nationwide, also looked at what job seekers with criminal records can do to help their chances of getting hired.
“The number one recommendation hiring managers have is to own your past and focus on what you learned from it to grow professionally and personally,” said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder. “You also want to stay active. Taking classes, volunteering and tapping into social networks can be good ways to help overcome obstacles associated with job hunting with a criminal past.” Continue Reading
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Best Jobs for Military Veterans Transitioning into Civilian Life
September 14, 2012 by William FriersonMilitary veterans may be wondering what are some of the best jobs to pursue after completing their service time. Maybe some of the jobs in this post might appeal to them.
Veterans bring valuable skills and work habits to the civilian job market. According to Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., the training and experience individuals gain while serving in the military can qualify them to enter many good-paying, high-growth civilian jobs. Continue Reading
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10 “To-Do” Rules To Use in a Job Interview
August 03, 2012 by William Frierson
Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
Am I Dreaming – or am I back in the military? If these rules sound familiar it may be because these are the same standards as the military.
1. Look Sharp! – Before the interview select a couple of interview outfits. Depending on the industry, and position, get out your best duds and check them over for spots and wrinkles. Even if it is a casual environment you don’t want to look like you slept in your clothes. Above all, dress for confidence – if you feel good, others will respond to you accordingly. Continue Reading
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Transitioning out of the Military? What Your Resume Should not Include
August 01, 2012 by William FriersonIf you have returned or will soon return from military service and are searching for a job, there is some information you will not want to include on your resume.
Individuals who are transitioning from military to civilian life have numerous details to sort out, including how to translate their experience on resumes. In her new booklet, Quick Military Transition Guide, author Janet Farley pinpoints which military words and phrases should be excluded from resumes. Continue Reading
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How Returning Veterans Can Add Value for Tech Employers
April 13, 2012 by William FriersonTechnology employers may want to consider returning veterans as candidates to fill their needs.
With the Iraq War over and the Afghanistan conflict winding down, military veterans face the transition back into civilian life. The industry posed to benefit most from the veterans’ skill set is the tech sector.
Many tech bloggers and industry professionals think veterans are actually the perfect hire in technology fields because they have strong technologic backgrounds in some of the industry’s hottest needs, including: Continue Reading
