ACP AdvisorNet: Featured Questions

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Veteran

Philip Curran ⋅ Carlsbad, CA U.S. Marine Corps, First Lieutenant ⋅ 3 years served

What type of skills/accomplishments from military service appeal most to civilian employers?

Looking for perspectives from those having already transitioned or mentors in the private sector on what types of experience are weighed most heavily in the...

Mentoring 4 answers

Veteran

Mario Lopez Sanchez ⋅ Bakersfield, CA U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class ⋅ 18 years served

Where do I start?

Retiring in 20 months and have no idea how to describe my experience and place it in civilian terms. I'm a senior NCO and held different...

Military to Civilian Transition 5 answers

Veteran

Luis Diego Lopez Machado ⋅ Apo, AA U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Second Class ⋅ 10 years served

MOCK Interview help?

MOCK Interview help? I have an interview for a dream job! This is an executive-level position (GS12/13) in Project Management. Would anyone be willing to...

Interviews 5 answers

Veteran

Donald Bridschge ⋅ Burleson, TX U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant ⋅ 10 years served

Is there a free service or someone that could possibly review my current résumé and change it into a Killer résumé

I am applying for a supervisory position with The American Legion in Seattle Washington where my skill sets is a veterans advocate could be used...

General 5 answers

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Terry Garringer ⋅ Richfield, WI U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class ⋅ 20 years served

Are employers in business and industry interested in hiring older potential employee's?

To be truthful, at 62-years I am concerned my age has basically placed me out of the current competitive job market. Having retired from the...

Education & Training 4 answers

Veteran

Michael Clark ⋅ Pittsburgh, PA U.S. Army National Guard, Major ⋅ 21 years served

How should I respond to the Salary Requirement question on a job application?

I would like to request advice on how to respond to salary requirement questions on both online applications and during an interview. I am currently...

Career Advancement 124 answers

Veteran

Frank Sullivan ⋅ Knoxville, TN U.S. Army, Specialist ⋅ 4 years served

Guidance for landing job interviews

Hello, I am looking for guidance and advice when applying for jobs. I have a pretty good resume, graduated #1 in my class at The Citadel...

Career Exploration 6 answers

Veteran

James Duty ⋅ Oakdale, CA U.S. Army, Major ⋅ 14 years served

When is the right time to look for a new job

I have been in a startup the last 3 years. The work is great but I have not had a raise or bonus during these challenging...

Career Exploration 3 answers

Veteran

Adones Flores ⋅ Colorado Springs, CO U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant ⋅ 22 years served

Hiring process

What is the hiring process in BP or any energy company and what type of candidates are these companies looking for?

Career Advancement 6 answers

Veteran

Josh Lehmann ⋅ Jacksonville, FL U.S. Marine Corps, Corporal ⋅ 4 years served

I’ve been welding for roughly 4 years now. But looking to become a Project Manager, seeing what I need to do to stay in this field I have experience with and pursue a Project Manager career.

I’ve seen you need experience in the field before becoming a PM. But now I’m seeing what the next step for me is...

Career Advancement 3 answers

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