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Resume review?

Veteran

Kevin Dunlap Cabot, AR

22 year USAF, retired 1 feb. I have applied to numerous jobs with nothing more than, thanks for your interest? Could someone please look at my resume and give some some constructive feedback? I'd be happy to email it to you? Just message me if your willing to help. Thanks in advance!

15 April 2015 10 replies Resumes & Cover Letters

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Advisor

James Watson San Diego, CA

Kevin-

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

17 April 2015 Helpful answer

Advisor

Kelly Williams Newark, DE

Kevin,

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

21 April 2015 Helpful answer

Veteran

David Jackson Midland, MI

Kevin,
The first thing that I would advise is that you utilize someone that has prior military service to assist you in writing your resume. There are military points that need to be included on your resume that a regular advisor might miss. In the past when I have heard of situations like yours, the first thing that I look for is something that you've said that is revealing your age. Right now the biggest form of discrimination in the country is age. "CBS Sunday Morning: Baby Boomers; America's new unemployables - Despite improving job data, older unemployed workers are having more trouble finding work, as companies favor less-experienced cheaper candidates." So if you've used words like "retired" on your resume the first thing an employer is going to do is reject you for the reason of being to experienced, meaning you're going to be too expensive to hire! An unwritten rule is not to go back more than 10 years with your resume history. If you have information that is outside of those guidelines then set up a category of "Additional Skills and Experience" In there you can list all the things that would age you without any dates, but yet you're including some very important information. There are several additional bits of information that I can assist you with and too much to try to expand upon here, so please feel free to send me your resume or get-in-touch with me if you have any further questions. I'm here to help!!! (prior service in Personnel Management, former TAP instructor, and worked for the government in Veteran Services)

16 April 2015 Helpful answer

Advisor

Bill Craig Madison, VA

Kevin,

Please feel free to send me your resume (whgcraig@gmail.com). Like Jim Watson, I have 40 years experience and have been a hiring manager in government and private industry. I'd be happy to review your resume and offer some recommendations.

Bill Craig

Advisor

Gordon Holman Portland, OR

Hi Kevin,
If you are still in need of a review and possible suggestions for your resume then send me a copy. glholman8216@msn.com

Advisor

Donna Stairs Greensburg, PA

I am happy to help!!!! You may email me a copy of your resume and cover letter to: donnastairs13@gmail.com

What kind of jobs are you applying for? What do you feel are your strengths? Answers to these questions will help determine if you are letting the party receiving the resume know what you can do.

Thanks, Donna

Advisor

Jeffrey Lewis Hopkins, MN

Kevin, would be happy to take a look at your résumé. Please attach any cover letters and a brief description of positions you've applied for. My email is Jeffrey.Lewis88@gmail.com.

Advisor

Craig Arnold Washington, DC

Happy to review your resume, also if you have examples of your cover letter. I also have a few resume guides I can email you. My address is cmarnold78@gmail.com

Advisor

Linda Weller Mars, PA

Kevin I would be happy to review your resume. You can send it to me at pathwaycareercoaching@gmail.com.

Lyn

Advisor

Paul Giuliani Satellite Beach, FL

Okay, this is going to sound like a lot of work but here's my professional advice. Forget about a generic resume. Write your resume in response to the job advertisement. Usually the first 3 items listed under job duties are the most significant priorities the employer is searching for. Determine the type of experience you have that matches these initial 3 items and develop your resume to that specific job description. This means revising your resume every time you answer and ad. Like I said...this is going to take a lot of work.

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