I am an U.S. Army SFC who will be retiring in January 2015. With terminal leave, etc... I will be available for a new job in November 2014. I am currently a Center Commander (79R) of a healthcare recruiting office which translates closely into a civilian Human Resources Manager. I will earn an MBA in July. I will be retiring in and staying in the Nashville area. I am seeking advice on a number of things to include networking, translating military experience/training into civilian lingo, and resume writing. I am willing to send a copy of my resume to anyone who is willing to critique it. Looking to get into either HR or civilian healthcare recruting. Any advice and/or help is appreciated more than you know.
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Hi Mr. Ledermann,
I am the spouse of an Army National Guard Command Sargeant Major (RET). I currently volunteer for an organization that offers the services you speak of regarding resume assistance. Welcome Home Resumes was developed specifically for veterans and their families after 2 years of research with veterans and HR personnel in order to understand the frustrations on both sides. HR particularly likes this resume format because everything they need is in one place. It is an interactive resume web-based resume, straight-forward and common-sense,geared toward translating your military knowledge and tasks into civilian skills. We work hands-on with you throughout the entire process, from development of your resume,to job postings and interview preparedness. The resume outlines your previous civilian education, military education, any awards and medals you have earned with links through to their description and requirements for earning them (particularly liked by HR as it highlights the skills and knowledge and dedication), audio responses to two common interview questions, a professional headshot, links to your social media, a downloadable hard copy of the resume in .pdf or Word format, all in one document that is easily posted to any job site with the click of a button via built-in email. If you do not have a professional email, one is provided to you as well as Resume Cards which are 2 x 3.5 summary cards of your pertinent information with a QR code directly to your online resume. All at no cost to you, ever.
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Sincerely,
Joyce Cerroni
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