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Understanding it all, particularly Resume writing and employment pitch

Veteran

Alvin Solomon Boynton Beach, FL

I just recently retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service. I live in Fellbach, Germany a town right outside of Stuttgart. I am majoring in Business Administration and also in Foreign Language (German). I would like to learn to apply my military background, current and past education to the civilian sector in hopes of becoming more employable. I find myself lost in this transition and need help breaking the language, resume, and overall employment pitch to potential employers any help would be welcome

4 June 2014 7 replies Career Exploration

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Advisor

Mary Kennedy Fort Worth, TX

Hi Alvin - feel free to send your resume to me for review. I'm happy to take a look and see if there is anything that can be tweaked. Also, if you have a standard cover letter you send that would be helpful. Are you applying in Europe only or the U.S. as well?

Regards,

Mary
mkennedy@sheplers.com

5 June 2014 Helpful answer

Advisor

Stephanie Arnold Lake Odessa, MI

Hi Alvin,

Congtulations on your recent retirement and thank you for your service! What type of position are you looking to secure in the civilian world? It sounds like with your degree choice, you're looking to get into business, but specifically what kinds of positions are you looking at? I'd be happy to look at whatever resume you are currently using (or are finding yourself stuck on). My husband was born in Nuremburg, served in the Army for 13 years, and we both speak a little bit of German, so perhaps you and I can find some common ground to help you find your way in the transition from military to the civilian sector. Feel free to email me your resume: Stephanie.Arnold23@gmail.com

5 June 2014 Helpful answer

Advisor

Dr. Scena Webb Auburn, WA

Hi Alvin,

Have you started working on a resume and need someone to offer insights on your document? or are you asking how to begin a resume?

Scena

4 June 2014 Helpful answer

Veteran

Alvin Solomon Boynton Beach, FL

Hello Mr Maillikarjuna thank you for any advice you can give I already have a linkedin account @ de.linkedin.com/in/alvinmsolomon/. I will send you a copy of my resume as well again thank you.

Advisor

Arvind Mallikarjuna Fremont, CA

Hi Alvin,

Thanks for the service!!
The passion you have for career is truly remarkable and inspiring.
I have been a career development coach for over 5 years and i can definitely help you carve out the fine points and make an excellent resume.
Before you do anything please create a linkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com)
and it will guide you to setup a nice and good looking profile.
Please send me an email with your resume/questions

Cheers!!
Arvind Mallikarjuna
gupta305@gmail.com

Veteran

Alvin Solomon Boynton Beach, FL

Ms. Arnold and Ms. Kennedy thank you so much I will send you a copy of my resume for you to look over any help you can be will be greatly appreciated.

Veteran

Alvin Solomon Boynton Beach, FL

Hi Scena im looking for some insight I have written several resumes over the last year and have not received any interest at all.

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