I know there cannot be one general resume but I know I can accomplish any task with little or no experience. I am just not good at being able to explain everything I have done. I want to get into the energy field or a technical job which requires hard work and extreme knowledge of electricity. I have read online that a functional resume is the way to go but I have so much I have to offer and I just want to be sure that it can be explained properly and professionally.
anything would be greatly appreciated.
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Please feel free to email me. I will take a look and get back to you.
Thank you for your service,
Mike
Madavidson3@gmail.com
Hi Jeremy-
I am retired after a 40 year career in industry where I hired over 100 people. Now I am helping veterans like yourself by helping with their resumes. If you would e-mail me your resume (drjamesfwatson@gmail.com) I would be happy to comment on it. I also recommend the book "Tired of Eating Peanut and Butter Sandwiches? - Tips to Get a Job Fast" available on Amazon. It contains practical advice. Good luck in your search!!
Jim Watson
Jeremy,
My company provides free resume critiques to all military service members. You can submit your resume to us via email or by using our secure online submission form:
Email: Info@ExpertResumeSolutions.com
Form: http://www.tinyurl.com/ERS-Critique
Please allow 3-5 business days for completion.
We use two different formats for corporate and federal applications. I can send you examples of each to get you started.
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Thank you for your service.
Warmest Regards,
Kelly Williams
Career Strategist & President
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Jeremy,
Know that a resume has one function and that is to get you an interview. So put the best of what you have on your resume and (as the saying goes) save some for the interview. Your resume should be no more than 2 pages and should start in your objective with identifying you as a veteran. "Military veteran seeking a position in (or) as,,,,,,,." Also remember that the "Objective" is what you want. The average length of an objective is only 2 sentences. Keep in mind it's an "objective" , what do you want, where do you want to be, what is your "objective". Don't fill up your objective with information that would be better placed in the proper heading on your resume. When employers read through resumes, usually their first step is to sort. That's a process of glancing through the "Objective" looking for a match, your skills, to their hiring needs. In that process the average time for exposure is about 15 - 20 seconds. So be direct and to the point, and remember the average length is only 2 sentences. There are so many other guidelines to writing a resume and if you would like any additional help just let me know.
I am also willing to examine your resume and make recommendations. I believe that your resume should focus on "accomplishments" -- not skills, not experiences. Accomplishments are specific things that enable a potential employer to translate what you've done to what they need done. You can send your resume to me directly at info@212-careers.com or via this site.
Jeremy - Its a broad field your referring to ! Determine the industry(s) and field you wish to pursue. Research the companies that fall in that industry, network within that field. This may help you channel your skill set into a resume. As Peter mentioned - get all you skills down on paper. organize your thoughts, prioritize your abilities. Think of this effort as creating your own business plan. If you take a stepped approach you hopefully will see the path forward. talk wit has many people in these various fields as you can. You may end up going in a different direction once you really get into it.
Good luck. Let me know if I can assist further.
Bob
Get a piece of paper.. draw columns, make a lists of descriptions you do or good at, translate it to the industry you are targeting. the huge critical take away is creating a personal and professional "Communications Strategy" that is consistent every time you write or have a conversation.
Going to have to put the work in.. many young peeps get bogged down looking at a computer monitor.. but the brass tax.. imperative to be able to write your pluses and minuses out, think them through and articulate them to the hiring manager.
Pete - President
StratoCommunications
Jeremy,
If you send me a copy of your resume, I will have a look and provide suggestions.
What career opportunities are you exploring?
My email: info@LowellSandoval.com
Best wishes,
Lowell
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