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Building a Winning Military-to-Civilian Cover Letter
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
Along with submitting their resumes, military job seekers may want to include a cover letter. In the following post, find out how they can create one that is ideal for a military transition into a civilian workforce.If you have taken the time to carefully translate your military experience into a quality civilian resume, or had a professional military resume writing firm do it for you, a great cover letter might be exactly what you need to attract the attention of hiring managers and decision makers. A properly written cover letter can separate you from other job seekers and increase your chances of success.
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5 Reasons for Post-Acceptance Job Rejections
by William FriersonSo, now you have finally received a job offer and have chosen to accept it. However, before you start working, you change your mind. The following post gives reasons why you may reject a job offer after previously accepting it.With last month’s unemployment rate at 7.8 percent, it doesn’t seem likely that anyone in this economy would turn down a job offer, especially after already accepting the position. Yet, that is not the case. I’ve encountered many professionals (including those in prominent media outlets and Fortune 500 companies) who have advised me 1) you do not have to take the first job offer you receive 2) you are free to change your mind and 3) if you aren’t having fun in the position you’re working in, leave.
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You Prepared for the Interview…Did you Prepare your References?
December 20, 2012 by William FriersonDo you understand the importance references play in your job search? If not, the following post explains their role in the process.A great resume and fantastic cover letter will get you an interview. What happens from there has a lot to do with you, and if you nail the interview, then you need to be sure that the final factor in the job search process – your references – are prepared to help you seal the deal.
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You Prepared for the Interview…Did you Prepare your References?
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Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
by William FriersonDo you have a good answer to this potential interview question? If not, the following post can help you prepare one.The question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is considered to not only be one of the most hated and laziest questions asked during an interview, but also the most common. Because you are certain to be asked this question at least once during your job search process, it’s a good idea to have an answer ready. Because it generally comes towards the end of the questions posed to candidates, it’s a good idea to anticipate it being asked and to be proactive about getting the information you need to answer it.
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13 tips for E-mail Etiquette: It Still Counts in a Mobile Generation
December 04, 2012 by William FriersonHave you ever thought about email etiquette? It does exist and may benefit you, especially in the workplace; learn some tips in the following post.In today’s world, e-mails are often rapid fire communication with little thought behind them. Yet, they still make an impression – your e-mail approach is part of your personal brand. It affects your reputation when you are in the job market and continues to be noticed once you have secured a job. It’s important to remember e-mail etiquette and also that in certain instances, e-mail may not be the best method of communication.
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13 tips for E-mail Etiquette: It Still Counts in a Mobile Generation
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Resume Nuts & Bolts
November 27, 2012 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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