How to Discuss Gaps in your Employment due to your Military Transition
Explaining the gaps in your employment history can be both nerve wracking and confusing for most people. As many Veterans decide to leave the Military...
5 Great Resume Tips Especially For Veterans
Writing a resume can be tough for anyone, but as a veteran, it can be particularly challenging trying to translate your military experience into civilian...
May I babysit your kids?
The following is an exercise I like to do in my Résumé Writing Workshop. I choose someone in the class who has a child...
The Two R's of a Successful Job Search
"Relevancy and Research."
That’s how I start every employment workshop I teach, no matter what the topic. Relevancy and research are all you need...
How to Write a Civilian Resume - Tips & Advice
Years ago, I found that many veterans speak 'military' in their resumes because they have had no help with resumes they present for civilian work. ...
Resume & Cover Letter for a Multi-Talented Individual
I see quite a few questions regarding how to formulate a resume and how to include outside talents. In short, mention your duties on teams...
Team Accomplishments Are Critical
One of the challenging aspects for veterans entering (or returning to) the civilian workforce is the transferability of skills. I’ve been asked, and frequently...
Resume Layout Advice
My friends and family often come to me for resume building advice. Do you need an Objective? Should you list your references? It can be...
Recommended Resume Format
Most companies now utilize scanning systems technologies to search for Talent whom match the criteria they are looking for. You do not want to adversely...
The Craft of a Cover Letter
A common challenge for many job applicants is writing a cover letter, as many applicants hesitate about what to say and how to say it. ...