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If you are a veteran, spouse or active-duty member and you are not getting requests for an interview, you should know there is something wrong with your resume, and I can help you fix it.
The transition lies you tell yourself are not all bad, but they will keep you from getting the job you want. Here are the five most common lies I hear from transitioning service members, spouses and veterans, along with my tips on how you can calm your brain and get back to the job hunt fast.
The best resume format for veterans (and military spouses) is easy: the checklist resume. Veterans and spouses love it because it is a checklist that helps them get the most important stuff on the page. Recruiters and hiring managers love it because they can find what they are looking for fast. It is a resume format that leads straight to the interview and on to the job you want most.
Worried that you will look "old" on the job hunt after the military? Even if you are only in your 40s or 50s or 60s, there are hiring managers who might worry that you are too old for the job before you even get the interview. Here are strategies to show off what you can do now.
Should you pay a professional resume writer to write your resume during military transition? There are 14 signs your resume is missing the mark and you are a service member or spouse who could benefit from paying a professional resume writer. From being a bad writer to struggling with a lack of job experience, resume writers can help you get the job done now.