Joslyn Johnson ⋅ San Marcos, TX ⋅ 8 years experience

I would be happy to help you out. I have my master's degree in HR as well as do both resume writing and resume critiques. If you reply with your e-mail address I will message you and we can go from there if you'd like...

Joyce Cerroni ⋅ Boca Raton, FL U.S. Army National Guard ⋅ 24 years served

Hi Jeannine,
I am the spouse of an Army National Guard Command Sargeant Major (RET). I currently volunteer for an organization that offers the services you speak of regarding resume assistance. Welcome Home Resumes was developed specifically for veterans and their families after 2 years of research with veterans and HR personnel in order to understand the frustrations on both sides. HR particularly likes this resume format because everything they need is in one place. It is an interactive resume web-based resume, straight-forward and common-sense,geared toward translating your military knowledge and tasks into civilian skills. We work hands-on with you throughout the entire process, from development of your resume,to job postings and interview preparedness. The resume outlines your previous civilian education, military education, any awards and medals you have earned with links through to their description and requirements for earning them (particularly liked by HR as it highlights the skills and knowledge and dedication), audio responses to two common interview questions, a professional headshot, links to your social media, a downloadable hard copy of the resume in .pdf or Word format, all in one document that is easily posted to any job site with the click of a button via built-in email. If you do not have a professional email, one is provided to you as well as Resume Cards which are 2 x 3.5 summary cards of your pertinent information with a QR code directly to your online resume. All at no cost to you, ever.

The staff is made up entirely of volunteers who are passionate about what they do.

You can look at a sample of the interactive resume at http://sample.welcomehomeresumes.org/ or call 888-900-4133. Thank you for your service. We would be honored to work with you.

Sincerely,
Joyce Cerroni

Tim Kane ⋅ Sun City, AZ U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant ⋅ 10 years served

Look up Centurion Military Alliance. They assist veterans with resume writing and are based out of San Antonio...very good organization

Kimberly Nichols ⋅ Dodge City, KS Cargill ⋅ 13 years experience

Jeanine,

Thank you for your service!

I would encourage you to also look into positions such as Training and Development. I have had the unique opportunity to work as both the Training Manager and the Assistant HR Manager. The roles are very different. In my company, as a Training Manager, I had more opportunities to guide, counsel, grow and share opportunities with employees, whereas, in my current role in Human Resources, I primarily help people understand the consequences of their actions/give discipline or take complaints about situations that may be unfair and need investigation. Both roles are very rewarding, most of the time, however, I feel sometimes that my current role is more reactionary than pro-active/helping. Please let me know if you have any questions you think I could address.

Kim

Jamie Doud ⋅ Houston, TX JRD Consulting; (Prior): Easton Sports ⋅ 20 years experience

Thank you for your service to our country Ms. Johnson, my father was in the Airforce during the Korean War.

I've been in HR for 20+ years, I have an MBA and a GPHR.

I would also take Joselyn's help. Beyond that, make sure you have an excellent LinkedIn profile, and start building your connections network within LI.

Also, you might want to partner with a "staffing" firm that specilizes in HR. They may be able to temporary place you, or get a "Temp" to "regular" status type position for you. They will also help you with your interview skills, etc.

P.S. I'm currently an HR consultant, I'm trying to close my consulting business and return to working for a large global firm. I've applied to over 700 jobs in the past year, I've had 6 interviews in that time, it's tough out there, keep your chin up, and keep refining your skills, knowledge, and stick with it.

Jamie..

Amit Chaudhary ⋅ San Jose, CA Doordash, Silicon Valley Software Company ⋅ 20 years experience

I would suggest, if not already done, contact Joslyn & take her offer.

From Technology sector, HR has People functions & Recruiting, within these there are more specialities, like recruiting has people sourcing (linkedin, etc), college recruiting which is going to university fairs & senior HR positions.

Another suggestion, once you pick the role, look for people in that role via linkedin, then ask them inputs on how to more of a match for that position.

Bruce Freimark ⋅ Lansing, MI State of Michigan ⋅ 10 years experience

This is probably a good time to define terms. When I think of Human Resources I see occupations that cover hiring/staffing, benefits, compensation, labor relations. In some cases you may cover multiple areas and in that case you might be classified as an hr gerneralist.. Most of these positions other than recruiting spend a significant chunk of their time in office and not in what you might term as "helping people", though you certainly are helping people by providing a service to them. If you are looking for more direct contact in helping people perhaps the term would be social services. An example might be the Veteran Service Officer who helps vets apply for benefits. Perhaps it would help If you could provide an example of the type of career you are looking for.

PAMELA MAY ⋅ Birmingham, AL ⋅ 25 years experience

It has more to do with the level of education/experience of the other candidates. Lack of experience can put you at a disadvantage. Try volunteering for local businesses and non-profits to get your experience level up to par.

Howard Spiegel ⋅ Houston, TX HR ON CALL ⋅ 20 years experience

Jeanine

Thank you for your service.

It is great that you want "to help people". However, when it comes to a job search, the focus has to be on the buyer (the hiring manager) and you have to sell a product (you). The job search cannot be about your needs (to help people).

Find out what issues/problems the buyer has and be the person that can solve those problems. That is how one has job search success in today's market.

Therefore everything you do, from the cover letter, marketing brochure (resume), to interview responses, has to be focused on the buyer's needs.

Specifically with regard to your resume, I would be happy to send you an article titled "45 Quick Changes That Can Help Get Your Resume Noticed" if you send me your email address. Then after you make as many of those improvements to your resume as you can, I would be happy to review it and offer suggestions. Good Luck!