Military Experience - A Must in Federal Resume Writing Service for Veterans

Military Experience - A Must in Federal Resume Writing Service for VeteransThe U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) utilizes a Federal resume writing service for veterans looking to apply for civilian jobs in the DoD or other federal agencies. This is great news for veterans who want to continue working with their military experience by leveraging that education into a civilian position.The benefits of utilizing the services of a DoD resume writing service for veterans include: Quick response to veterans' military experience, streamlined hiring processes and talent databases for access to an extensive variety of positions, and a solid history of delivering high quality work for several years. Each veteran's experience will be different, so each Veteran's resume must be tailored to fit his/her individual circumstances. These services can provide veterans with the knowledge they need to successfully complete their requirements.Veterans' resumes are reviewed by experts who understand what m akes a resume successful. They take this experience and use it to create a resume that specifically targets the strengths and weaknesses of the veteran. These experts can evaluate the veterans' existing work experience and see if any military experience is needed for future civilian employment.Veterans can have their resumes created to meet specific and competitive standards. The veterans' resumes are based on various components including education, job training, and training completed. The resumes also take into account the veteran's military experience and choose the one that best fits the needs of the organization.Many veterans are eager to jump back into civilian employment after leaving the military, but want to make sure their resume reflects the fact that they have civilian experience. Resumes can reflect military experience in various ways, from highlighting details to downplaying the military experience.Veterans' resumes are carefully reviewed and adjusted to highlight the most appropriate elements that are relevant for civilian employment. Examples of common adjustments include omitting military experience, making sure the resume is compatible with the organization's corporate culture, and putting words to the experience that will impress the hiring manager. The veterans' resume writers can adjust the resume's format to reflect these adjustments.Veterans are proud of their military service, but have little to brag about to a civilian employer. A DoD resume writing service for veterans ensures that every aspect of the veterans' life is included in the resume. Veterans' resumes are professionally written to highlight the unique qualities of military service.Veterans who rely on these services may get the hiring manager's attention and be hired with no questions asked. The Veterans' resumes are highly polished and can put your military experience in the best light possible.

5 things to remember when life at university isnt going right - Debut

5 things to remember when life at university isnt going right - Debut This piece was written by one of our student publishers. Heres Sonali on why you shouldnt be too hard on yourself when life at university goes awry. University are some of the best years of our lives. They can also be some of the most stressful, and there is many a time where we feel downtrodden. If, like me, you dread your career prospects, feel useless at university, can’t breathe through your nose or feel hopelessly single, you still have things to be proud of. Our biggest critics are ourselves. Often, we don’t realise how much we’ve accomplished. We are constantly told how much privilege we have, how grateful we should be, how much is given to us. We need to appreciate what we’ve already done in order to move forward. Currently, clichéd, sage advice might feel like the last thing you need right now. I’m not going to preach, but rather speak from personal experience. I feel like my short stint at university and in the workforce has given me something. So if you’re feeling down and see value in the experiences of an undergraduate finalist, read on for some serious motivation. 1. You got into university Something I’m consistently told when I find university hard, is “You got into Warwick, you’re smart. You can get out of it.” This is somewhat true, my last two years of secondary school were some of the hardest of my life; I put all of my energy into doing well so that I could get into an amazing university, which I did. 2. You have emerged victorious in the past, you will do so in future. Celebrate your personal victories, because nobody understands what it took to accomplish them. Whether writing your first article for a new site, unexpectedly getting through to an assessment centre or conquering your fear of heights by bungee jumping, use your current low period to go over your successes. It’ll help you transition into a mindset of wanting to try again, and try harder. 3. You are certainly able to work under pressure I read a book called Messy by Tim Harford which put my ability to flourish under pressure into perspective. I think about it every time I’m down and after a while it helps me feel better. Harford’s idea is that we perform better under negative circumstances, or when life is cluttered. Your so-called failures are likely to motivate you to squeeze your best work out of yourself. The book is definitely worth a read if you’d like some perspective on why some failure and pressure is a good thing. 4. You have good friendships in your life Constantly measuring our successes against academic and career signposts can be destructive. It’s important to reward who we are as people, too. Be proud of your ability to make and upkeep solid friendships and family relations. Being a good listener and managing your relationships is a truly great achievement on a personal level, and can even translate into your future ability to maintain relationships in the workplace. 5. You can teach others about your experiences. I can’t fully take credit for this last one, which comes from Elite Daily. One recommendation was to ‘turn your mess into a message” when you’re going through a low period. It seems like a thing to be proud of when you’re going through a low period of your life. Your ability to think of ways to improve your situation is something to be celebrated, and what better way to do that than jotting it down in your blog, for others to see and learn from? This makes you an inspiration! Lastly, it’s important to define what we mean by “life not going well.” We tend to place all of our goals and achievements on the future, and believe that once we get that grade, or that job, or that masters programme, we’ve done well. This mindset can be detrimental to your mental health, and can also affect your ability to actually achieve your goals during times where you’re hurt by your “failures”. I use that term loosely, because while you might not have received an internship offer or graduate job, you’re still a functional human being. You’ve got your whole life ahead you, success isn’t time bound. Download the Debut app and get connected with top graduate employers in an instant. Follow Sonali on Twitter @sonaliggidwani Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

Hiring Managers, HR, and Recruiters Be Gracious to Your Candidates

Hiring Managers, HR, and Recruiters Be Gracious to Your Candidates Hiring Managers, HR, and Recruiters: Be Gracious to Your Candidates If you are actively hiring someone right now, have a job posted, or are thinking about a future hire, do the employment world a big favor. Spend the next 30 minutes mapping out how you will deliver the most gracious recruiting experience ever. Ever. Why? A number of reasons: You either have been or will be a job seeker within the next 2-5 years. It’s not a kind, warm, fuzzy experience, is it? And now you’re on the other side of the table. So “pay it forward” by being considerate when you’re on the buyer’s side. You represent your company’s brand. You may not recognize the fact that people equate the way they are treated when a job candidate as a reflection of your brand. Absolutely! Even if a candidate doesn’t get the job, if they are treated kindly, they will appreciate that and share their experience with others. It’s the right thing to do. We were all raised with values such as, “do unto others as you would have them do to you,” and treat people with respect. However, somehow, the treatment of job applicants and job candidates has declined during the last 10-20 years. When I applied for my first career job post-MBA in 1984, I received formal rejection letters on official company stationery. At least I knew where I stood and I had the name of someone for future networking. Better yet, the on-campus pub had a great, ongoing promotion: bring in 10 rejection letters and get a free pitcher of beer! 4. Last and most important, it’s easy to be a kind, respectful hiring company, whether you are in human resources or recruiting, or you are the hiring manager. Here are some examples of what you can do right now: Send an acknowledgement to each job applicant that his or her application was received. Express appreciation for their interest in your company and how much you value the talent they have. In the letter, explain the process. I understand you may not be able to commit to a time frame, but share something. If the applicant is in the “no” pile or will not get an interview for any reason, send them a short e-mail. Again, express great appreciation for their interest. No need to explain why they were not chosen but a standard phrase such as, “We will be filling the position with another candidate,” is plenty. This step alone will make you stand out as a gracious company. If a candidate has had a phone or face-to-face interview, a follow up from you is absolutely required. They probably sent you a thank-you note, right? Did you write back a simple, “You’re welcome and it was a pleasure meeting you, too,” note? Are you concerned about misleading them that they may get the job? You’re not! You’re being courteous and respectful. Most importantly, once you have made your hiring decision â€" or decided not to hire any of the candidates), are you sending an e-mail or calling those who were interviewed and advising them that you are going in another direction? And are you thanking them for their time? At one of the major corporations I worked for, I wanted to take the above steps but HR and recruiting said they didn’t since there were simply too many applicants. However, when I probed further, they said I was welcome to communicate directly with the candidates if I wanted to. So I did! What’s your reason for not taking a few minutes to draft a few e-mails and ensure the right message gets to your candidates? Who knows? It may rub off on other hiring managers, recruiters, and HR staff around you! Won’t it be amazing some day when it’s actually a company policy to be polite to candidates?

How to Match Your Resume with Job Descriptions

How to Match Your Resume with Job Descriptions Youve probably read  somewhere that you should “tailor your resume.” Okay. What does this mean and why should you care? Let me paint a picture for you. It’s Christmas, and you’ve gotten a pair of black socks. Again. You even made a list this year containing all the things you want and need. But you got black socks anyway. You don’t want or need black socks. Sending an untailored resume is like giving a hiring manager a pair of black socks for Christmas. They made a list of everything they want and need. Hint: it’s called a job description. But you gave them black socks anyway. So, unless you want your resume to go the way of unwanted socks, you need to tailor it. The good news is that tailoring a resume to match a job description is a piece of cake. 1. How to Tailor a Resume to a Job Description So what is it that hiring managers want? Skills. A typical job description is nothing more than a list of skills and experience that a hiring manager wants an ideal candidate to have. So, the skills listed in the job description are your keywords. These keywords also make it easier for hiring managers to weed out irrelevant resumes quickly and painlessly. They must sift through hundreds of black sock resumes, so they only spend an average of six seconds scanning each for their buzzwords.   Logic follows that your resume should make good use of the keyword skills from the job description. So, how do you make a resume keyword friendly? 2. Decide Which Keywords To Prioritize For starters, you will probably find it helpful if you create a master list of your skills. Think of all of the things you’ve learned in past jobs. Everything. Even the burger flipping you did in high school. Write them down and consider ranking them from strongest to weakest or from most impressive to trivial. It will give you an idea of which skills you feel are important. Now, go through the job description and highlight every skill that’s listed there. To get a sense of what skills are crucial for the role, try to find at least two or three other job descriptions. Make a note of skills that appear across multiple job listings. You can also have a look at professionals’ LinkedIn profiles to see what people put in their skills section. Again, repeat skills are either mandatory or very desirable. Select a couple that match your strongest, most impressive skills and make sure that these show up in the top third of your resume (either in the resume summary or your experience section) and that they show up again at the top of the list in your skills section. 3. Categorize Your Skills in Three Easy Steps You can categorize the remaining skills as such: Job-related skills that are mandatory for the job. Transferable skills that roll over from one job to the next. Adaptive survival skills used for optimizing basic human interactions. The job-related skills, while mandatory, are usually not your most impressive skills. The key is making them easy to find so that a hiring manager can mentally tick them off as quickly as possible. Job-related skills include things like the ability to operate a particular piece of machinery or work in a specific programming language. You either have the skill or you don’t. Put them near the top of your resume in your experience section and draw attention to them with numbers and achievements. Your transferable skills are things like your ability to use Microsoft Office. They are usually commonplace, and they should go in your skills section. Finally, adaptive skills are often the vague adjectives you can find scattered throughout the job offer. They include things like “disciplined” or “discrete.” While intangible, adaptive skills are often very desirable because they are self-learned. If these skills rank high on your personal list, then they should go in prominent places on your resume. Again, try to offset them with accomplishments to illustrate how using them allows you to create real value in the workplace. 4. Check Your Accuracy and Consider a Rewrite Want to make sure you did a good job? There are a couple of tricks to see how well you added keywords to your resume. The first is to upload your resume to a cloud generator to identify the most prominent keywords. If they aren’t your keywords, you may want to consider a rewrite. Another tool that works well is Jobscan. The app works on the same premise as an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Many hiring managers are now using ATS to manage their workload. The system matches keywords from the job description with keywords in your resume. That’s why it is also important to add some of the keywords from the job description verbatim. When you use Jobscan, you drop both your job offer and your newly tailored resume into the tool, and it will automatically compare the two texts. Ideally, you want to see an 80% or higher matching rate. If not, Jobscan also provides some great tips to help you further optimize your resume. Key Takeaway Tailoring a resume isn’t very difficult once you know what it is and what you’re doing. The important thing is to take the extra time to get it done. In the age of personalization, it isn’t enough to send one generic resume out to ten employers. Now, you have to send ten resumes out to ten employers. Otherwise, hiring managers will feel the same disappointment when they look at your resume as they do upon receiving black socks at Christmas. About the Writer Natalie is a career expert and blogger. She writes about how to create successful resumes so that you can land your dream job. 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Tips to Improve Your Resume Writing Skills

Tips to Improve Your Resume Writing SkillsIf you are looking for tips to improve your resume writing, read on. You will be sure to find what you are looking for in this article.First of all, be sure that your resume writing skills do not revolve around the importance of being specific. You can make the title of your resume in very plain English. However, it would really be hard to impress the interviewer if you do not remember to incorporate the keywords, which help the reader to navigate his way through the document.To choose the suitable keywords, you have to be able to search the web and get the idea about the words that you would like to use in your resume. In resume writing, it is important to have a good knowledge about the resume format as well. The wordings, which appear on the resumes must be very appropriate and must definitely not be too long. Furthermore, you have to be capable to put the necessary information to the desired section of the resume.The easiest way to improv e your resume writing skills is to practice writing. Do not get stressed, and try your best. You can use different fonts and styles, color, format, and type of paper.When preparing your resume, you may also include your work experience in it. You may include any details of your interests and educational background.When you are done with your resume, you must immediately send it to the recruiter or interviewers so that they can assess whether the job is something that suits you. By doing this, you are showing the employers that you are serious about your choice, which will be rewarded accordingly.There are some tips to improve your resume writing, which you may try out. Try to write the resume using the keywords and avoiding complicated titles. You can easily get a head start if you include in your resume the same language and ideas, which you can use in any other document.

Trump Announces $200 Million in Apprenticeship Funding

Trump Announces $200 Million in Apprenticeship Funding President Donald Trump announced Thursday a plan to make apprenticeships the core of his strategy to fight unemployment. As part of the administration’s “workforce development week,” the president’s push to train a new generation of workers is geared at matching workers with millions of open jobs and thus, closing the phenomenon known as the “skills gap,” the disparity between the skills employers want and those applicants have. Critics, however, say the announcement doesn’t jive with the deep cuts laid out in his proposed budget, which slashes Labor Department funding by 21% and guts training and employment services aimed at getting unemployed Americans back to work. As the details begin to roll in, here are four things you should know. 1. What is An Apprenticeship? Apprentice programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction â€" “earn while you learn” is the phrase Trump has used frequently throughout the last week. Apprenticeships are available across a variety of disciplines, but are most common in the construction, manufacturing, public administration and transportation industries. Today, Trump mentioned expansion into machinery, tech, steel and “roads and bridges.” As of last year, 505,000 people held apprenticeships in the U.S., according to Department of Labor data. About half of the all the active apprentices are in construction, and another 35% are in manufacturing. These programs enjoy a fair amount of bipartisan support, and have gotten a lot of buzz in recent months: In a March roundtable discussion, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called on Trump to create 5 million apprenticeships in the next five years. Trump endorsed the goal. Such programs are sometimes tapped as alternatives to four-year colleges. Trump’s apprenticeship rollout, he said Thursday, will “place students into great jobs without the crippling debt” that often comes with it. 2. What’s Trump’s plan? Trump’s speech was light on details, but according to the Associated Press, about $200 million will be used for the new program. That nearly doubles the existing level and the funds will be used from the Labor Department. The driving point, officials say, is to give employers, unions and trade groups more flexibility to design their own apprenticeship programs outside the Labor Department’s ultra-specific guidelines. “We have regulations on top of regulations,” Trump said Thursday. “We’re empowering companies, unions, industry groups and federal agencies to go out and create new opportunities for millions of citizens.” 3. So How Will This Work With the Trump Budget? While the executive order is being touted as a strategy to fight unemployment, it follows a proposed budget that axes funding to the Labor Department by 21%, drastically reduces the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and slashes grants aimed at getting unemployed Americans back to work. On Thursday, Trump also touted the importance of getting more women into apprenticeships, but the White House budget eliminates a $1 million women in apprenticeship grants. “The goals of this program will be met with the broader Apprenticeship program,” the budget notes. The proposed budget also drastically reduces funding to the Women’s Bureau, the only federal agency responsible for with advocating for working women. When the president and his daughter Ivanka Trump toured a Wisconsin technical college to promote the plan earlier in the week, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin said the message from the White House “doesn’t match the reality of the budget cuts they are proposing.” 4. Wait, Didn’t Obama Have an Apprenticeship Program? Apprenticeships were a priority for the Obama Administration and in 2015, Obama awarded $175 million in apprenticeship grants â€" the first-ever programmatic funding for registered apprenticeships in the U.S. In 2016, nearly $90 million in grants were appropriated for apprenticeship expansion. On Twitter Thursday, Chris Lu, Former Deputy Labor Secretary under Obama, said Trump’s executive order “is simply a funding shift from other training programs.”

Go BIG Do GOOD Personal Branding via Charitable Acts - Work It Daily

Go BIG Do GOOD Personal Branding via Charitable Acts - Work It Daily This week, I was contacted by a colleague who shared the story of Jason Trembly and his plans to sit on a raft for 36 hours in the middle of a NH river as a way to raise $36,000 for the charity he works for, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jason stepped in to sit on the raft after the person who was going to do it had to cancel. He’s being joined by Jason Perry, Marketing Director from the Verizon Wireless Arena who also agreed to hang out with Jay on the raft and help to raise money. These two amazing guys are giving up 36-48 hours to support Wish children who have had their time stolen from them. When I asked why Jason decided to do it, I was told by his colleague, Donna Parker, “The 36-hour event is being held in honor of all Wish families who are on their own life raft, waiting for life-changing news and support. We can make a difference by bringing hope, strength and joy into their lives through the power of a wish. Jason didn’t want that opportunity to pass us by just because we didn’t have someone for the raft.” Talk about commitment to his job and a cause! Of course it got me thinking... Two ways to show your community (and hiring managers) the stuff you are made of are to go BIG and do GOOD via charitable acts! First, Jason is doing something big. This is more than a fundraiser, this is him putting himself out there in a very visible, challenging manner. To me, that says a lot about his character. Second, he’s doing some serious good. If he raises his goal, that money will help to grant a half-dozen wishes of kids with life-threatening illnesses. Who doesn't respect someone who does that much for a worthy cause? I know for certain that all decent employers value talent that believes in helping others. If you are looking for work right now, ask yourself, “What have I done to demonstrate my ability to give?” You may not have money to donate, but you could do something creative like this as a way to show folks your ability to step up. I know what you are thinking: Isn’t that self-serving? I guess you can look at it that way. But candidly, the charity you choose to support won’t see it that way. Right now, non-profit organizations across the country are suffering. Donations are down thanks to the extended recession. They are desperately seeking ways to raise money. So, while you will be doing something to help your personal brand, the reality is the good you are doing for the charity is much bigger. Besides, it will make you feel good! You always hear people in the non-profit world say they don't do it for the money - and it's true! They do it for the satisfaction the work gives them. I’ve been co-chairing a charity event called Wish Racing for the last three years. It takes a lot of work, but it never fails to give me a huge sense of joy and satisfaction. Plus, it always puts life in perspective for me. I’ve also made amazing friends and met some incredible families. The time I spend on this project comes back to me 10-fold. I guess one could say that I selfishly volunteer for the way it makes me feel. So, what do you do to go BIG and do GOOD? Share your stories below and give readers some ideas of what charitable acts they can engage in to help others while also helping their personal brand. J.T. O’Donnell is the founder of CAREEREALISM.com and CEO of CareerHMO.com, a web-based career development company. Photo credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!