Kelly Williams ⋅ Newark, DE Stars to Stripes Military Transition Assistance ⋅ 10 years experience

Billy,

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://tinyurl.com/ERS-Resume

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.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kellywilliamsmaresca/

Thank you for your service.

Warmest Regards,

Kelly Williams
Career Strategist & President
Security Cleared Careers
Expert Resume Solutions
Business: (732) 686-6455
Email: info@expertresumesolutions.com
www.ExpertResumeSolutions.com
Job Board: wwww.SecurityClearedCareers.com

James Watson ⋅ San Diego, CA General Atomics ⋅ 30 years experience

Hi Billy-

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.
Jim Watson

David Jackson ⋅ Midland, MI U.S. Army, Specialist ⋅ 3 years served

Billy,
I would venture a guess that you're showing to much on your resume which means to an employer that you will be expensive to hire. Your resume is only there to get you an interview, nothing else and if an employer sees a lot of experience or you state that you have a lot then they will pass over you in sorting and interviewing process. They will spend their time on interviewing candidates that they know that they will be able to afford. You need to be highlighting your veteran status and I'm guessing that you have/had a security clearance. You need to list that as well even if it has expired because it's less expensive for an employer to a background check on you if you have already had a security clearance. So even before the interview you're showing a potential employer that you already had a clearance and that it would be less expensive to get you another one. If you're using an "Objective" then the first two words on that Objective should be "Military veteran" then you can finish it with "seeking a position in/or as a ................" That's all you need for your Objective because the average length of an Objective is 2 sentences. There are several additional tips that I can offer if you would like to forward your resume and have me look at it. Should you decide to have someone help you with your resume, make sure that it's a veteran because we have understanding and insight that will help you write a better resume. (I was in Personnel Management in the Army, also a former TAP instructor and worked for the government in Veteran Services which was helping veterans with employment issues, so I'm here to help just let me know)

Peter Carruth ⋅ Sacramento, CA Strato Communications, Inc - Former USAF ⋅ 15 years experience

Ping me off line Billy,

I hired a Career Transition firm when times were rough (not to be confused with a job placement firm).

Critical to developing a "positioning" Statement - and other critical areas to set yourself up for success by sending a consistent message.

Over last three years I leverage same techniques positioning my firm in the market -

One step back - three steps forward.

Privilege to support you.

Peter

Krystal Yates ⋅ Lewisville, TX EBR Consulting, LLC ⋅ 19 years experience

Hi Billy, I'm going to start by repeating Robert - use your network. People like to help. Just make sure that you are giving them a very focused goal - anything too vague and it makes it more difficult for people to help. LinkedIn is a great networking site. If you aren't already on it, get on it.

I am also going to offer my services reviewing your resume. Let as many people - professional and not - as you can look at your resume. Take all the advice, sort through it, and use what works for you. Resumes are very personal and there is no one right way to do them; however, there are certain tricks that are time proven. You'll figure out what works for you.

Finally, use a cover letter to "personalize" each job submission. In the cover letter, use the same words and phrases as the job ad to describe yourself. Tell them how those skills can help them - not why you want the job. (It is an easy and very common mistake to make).

Mark Buehlman ⋅ Smithfield, VA Bryant & Stratton College ⋅ 2 years experience

Billy,
I would be glad to review and help with your resume. Please send your latest version, the position description for the specific job that it was tailored for, and the cover letter that you used.
Also, I'd like to get an understanding of your actions for the application process (how you found the position, how and what information you gathered about the position and organization before applying, any contact with the organization, etc.).
Look forward to supporting your efforts.
Regards,
Mark Buehlman

Jim Schreier ⋅ Milwaukee, WI 212 Leadership/Career Coaching ⋅ 50 years experience

I will be happy to critique your resume. You can submit via the site or send directly to info@212-careers.com

Jim Schreier

James Watters ⋅ Norman, OK Business Consultant, retired ⋅ 17 years experience

Make the resume results oriented. What were your accomplishments? How were you able to change things? How fast did advancement occur? Are you looking in both public and private sectors? Can you get letters of reference? Are you open to other geographic areas?

Your qualifications are great.

Robert Boswell ⋅ Broomall, PA Key Advisors Group ⋅ 13 years experience

Billy. The most important item in a job search is your network. Regardless of what your resume' looks like (and it should be limited to 1-2 pages) the job search hinges on who know and who they know. You need to get your resume on the short list pile and having someone do that for you. Mostly everyone wants help but they need to know what your looking for. Go on as many interviews as possible regardless of the situation. The more interviews that you have you will hone your interview skills but obviously you need to get in front of them first. I would recommend Linked-in or any other social media network to find out who you know and who they know and to get you an intro. Good Luck rb

Jim Spriggs ⋅ South Bend, IN JES Web Copy & Marketing ⋅ 15 years experience

Hi Billy

Let's take a look at your resume, you can upload it from my site. I would also like to see a job that you've applied for. Are you including a cover letter as well?

My guess is your resume/cover letter might be too busy and not tailored to the specific job opportunity.

I will be happy to take a look at it and send you some recommendations based on more facts.

Jim Spriggs
http://halfahand.com

Robert Boswell ⋅ Broomall, PA Key Advisors Group ⋅ 13 years experience

Billy. The most important item in a job search is your network. Regardless of what your resume' looks like (and it should be limited to 1-2 pages) the job search hinges on who know and who they know. You need to get your resume on the short list pile and having someone do that for you. Mostly everyone wants help but they need to know what your looking for. Go on as many interviews as possible regardless of the situation. The more interviews that you have you will hone your interview skills but obviously you need to get in front of them first. I would recommend Linked-in or any other social media network to find out who you know and who they know and to get you an intro. Good Luck rb