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Kelly Ross Blake

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Role and Company

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, VA

Expertise

1 years experience in healthcare

Location

Naperville, IL

About Kelly Ross

• Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling MA degree
• Internship with VA Compensated Work Therapy/Supported Employment
• Practicum with VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
• Practicum with VA Out-Patient Substance Abuse Treatment
• Practicum with Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
• Employment services experience with Iowa Workforce Development
• Private sector management and supervisory experience
• Honorably Discharged U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer
• Experience providing job placement assistance through comprehensive employment services including marketing Veterans directly to employers, facilitating job searches and applications, identifying transferable skills, résumé and cover letter development, coaching interview and soft skills, and mediating hiring process and employer follow-up dialogues

Kelly Ross's Recent Answers

9 years ago

Is my education scaring away employers, or is it my work history?

If all your classmates are "landing great positions," it is unlikely that your education is the problem. If the problem...

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9 years ago

Federal Resume Advice

The primary difference between your civilian resume and your federal resume will be the level of detail you include. Civilian...

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9 years ago

I am having a hard time applying for jobs on usajobs.gov. Will anyone be willing to help me ? Please

Despite the horror stories, it's really not that much different from applying for a civilian job: your resume should reflect...

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