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David Spitzer ⋅ Bronx, NY U.S. Army Reserve, Sergeant ⋅ 28 years served

How do I get a civilian job

I am a transitioning army servicemember with over 28 years of service but am having trouble securing interviews and applications that I am not rejected for. ...

4 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 15 answers

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Renee Cassidy ⋅ Fort Leavenworth, KS U.S. Air Force, Major ⋅ 10 years served

How do I translate leadership development & mentorship experience into a meaningful resume for a place like Twitter?

I've been exploring the idea of becoming a consultant in leadership and management development. Throughout my career, I've been a part of a few organizations...

5 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 4 answers

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Initra Williams ⋅ Newberry, SC U.S. Army National Guard, Sergeant ⋅ 9 years served

How can I make my military experience and education look more competitive when compared to civiliand who have years of work experience that I do not possess

I have military experience and education as well as volunteer experience but that has not helped in my job search as my experience doesn't compare...

5 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 11 answers

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Charleen Burton ⋅ Aurora, CO U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class ⋅ 22 years served

How do I improve the top 1/3 of my resume to draw in the reader?

I am following the advice that networking is key and as I am trying to do that, I am working on my resume. I have...

5 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 8 answers

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Heather Newcomb ⋅ Aurora, CO U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel ⋅ 19 years served

Getting noticed in the civilian market

I am finding it difficult to get my resume noticed in the civilian market despite having it re-worked by a member of Hire Heroes. I...

5 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 14 answers

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Melissa Lesbirel ⋅ Hudson, MA U.S. Army Reserve, Specialist ⋅ 6 years served

When applying, how to you address cover letters when you do not have a person to address the letter to and you are applying through a website?

I am a lawyer and some of the jobs I apply to are directly through the company website or a third party like LinkedIn with...

5 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 4 answers

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Ameya Kulkarni ⋅ Pittsburgh, PA U.S. Army Reserve, Specialist ⋅ 3 years served

Recently I completed an IT contract assignment and I am having a very tough time finding another assignment

I recently completed an IT contract with a Fortune 100 company, but I am having a vew tough time finding a new assignment. I would appreciate...

5 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 4 answers

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Rauf Safarov ⋅ Fayetteville, NC U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

How to build up good resumes?

i have served 4 years in the US Army. now I am trying to transition. First of all my English is not a fluent, that is...

6 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 19 answers

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daniel fraser ⋅ Concord, NC U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Second Class ⋅ 6 years served

How do I tell my story and showcase what I can bring to the table?

Working on updating my resume as one of the many things I need to begin venturing out and looking for new opportunity. While I can...

6 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 18 answers

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Ashley Vetek ⋅ Altus, OK U.S. Air Force, Major ⋅ 11 years served

Resume review

Good morning AdvisorNet! I am new to the site and so excited to see all of the wonderful engagement. I am transitioning out of the...

6 months ago Resumes & Cover Letters 5 answers

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