Keep the Resume Simple and to the Point

The transition seminar I attended was not very helpful because the people presenting were not transitioning and didn't have their heart in it. I had a good job lined up that disappeared three months before I became a civilian.

I was under employed as a college adjunct and substitute school teacher for about a year during my job search. With a master's degree and the Marine Corps behind me I held high hopes for re-employment but quickly learned that most civilian employers did not care about what you did in the military and often tried to hire you for less than market rate.

I learned a great deal about resumes and interviews. I wanted to work in local governments and learned that once you are in the system it is easier to move up.

My advice: Keep the resume simple and to the point. Do not try to impress with military service, stress what you can offer the employer and do your homework about the employer. Ask questions at the interview, be politely aggressive, discover the employer's challenges and show how you can contribute.

Be proud of your military service but don't live in the past.

Best of luck!

(Submitted by Rober Halfhill)

Comments

[TOM MULLEN]

I used to work as a "outplacement consultant" -- number one flaw people do in their job search - they don't do all they can.

Agree w/all u said. Be proud -- but you're not in the *** now. Grow some hair and stop talking funny.