Charles Bonilla ⋅ Chicago, IL PeopleScout, A TrueBlue Company ⋅ 3 years experience

Hi Adam,

You mentioned you have applied to 17 job postings. That sounds to me that you're taking a targeted approach, which is good. However, to clarify, did you tailor your resume to each of those opportunities? Were you specific in your summary statement?

What I encourage veterans to do that ensures a customized resume is to work with the position description on the left side of the screen and the resume on the right. Then, filter your experience through that position description. Use those achievements that are most relevant to the position description. Minimize or eliminate those that don't strengthen your case. With this approach, the resume is a custom calling card that highlights your "features and benefits" as relates to that company, that position, that career.

Additionally (if you haven't done so already), search for the job title with that company on LinkedIn and review those profiles. Also, visit the company's website, download an annual report, try to absorb the culture and its jargon, then weave that into your verbiage.

If you've done all that, balance this with the great feedback you've already received and come up with a different strategy. Persistence is key with this kind of thing.

Kind regards.

Sheila McCormick ⋅ Oakland, CA UC-Berkeley ⋅ 35 years experience

Hi. I am also happy to make comments on your CV/cover letters.
sheilamc@berkeley.edu

Gail Baccetti ⋅ Lake Geneva, WI Retired ⋅ 42 years experience

Adam, it seems you have already had some offers of help, but I would also be happy to review your resume. I have my Master's in HR, and have more recently worked as a Career Consultant. I'm retired now, after 42 years in corporate America.

You can forward your resume to me at gbaccetti@hotmail.com.

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

Hi Adam-

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

thomas boucher ⋅ New York, NY ingalls & Snyder llc ⋅ 31 years experience

Adam, My apologizes. Email is tob@ingalls.net
Tom

thomas boucher ⋅ New York, NY ingalls & Snyder llc ⋅ 31 years experience

Adam, I would be happy to take a look at your resume and see if I can offer any suggestions.
Tom

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

Mr. Conaway,

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/nwz27gc

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
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Dana Gorman ⋅ New York, NY Abernathy MacGregor ⋅ 11 years experience

Adam - happy to review your resume - just shoot it over to dana.gorman@gmail.com.