Category Archives: Resumes

Our Military Strength: The People Who Serve

Our military is the best in the world because of the people who serve – the men and women who willingly and proudly volunteer to protect our safety and the cause of freedom. They put their lives on hold at … Continue reading

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You Asked, We’re Answering! Your FAQs Answered.

Last week, we asked you what questions you had for us.  Anything pertaining to RecruitMilitary, our services, job board, resume database, job-seeking, Opportunity Expos, or your profile.  We asked what YOU needed to know, so we could best assist you … Continue reading

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6 Ways to Find a Job in the New Year

2012 is finally here!  With it come a myriad of job opportunities for veterans, and below are 6 great ways to find them as soon as possible. Register in our database. Employers search our resume database, looking for candidates who … Continue reading

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12 Transitioning Techniques for Veterans – Find A Civilian Job Now

By Jasen Williams A few weeks ago, I received word that a reporter wanted to interview me for an article about active duty personnel who were about to transition out due to a base realignment.  The reporter was seeking advice … Continue reading

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Recruiting At Its Finest – Our Military Sourcing Service (MSS) Finds Your Company the Best Candidates

Does your company need to fill multiple positions with properly qualified candidates, place a candidate in a high level position, or need future employees to have very specific training and certifications?  This is not an easy task.  It requires time, … Continue reading

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Advice for Job Seekers Attending a RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo

Each year, RecruitMilitary produces many Opportunity Expos across the country to help veteran and military spouse job seekers connect with veteran-friendly employers, franchisors, educational institutions, and veterans’ associations/service organizations that can help these job seekers find the careers they are … Continue reading

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Your military career was action-packed. Your resume should be, too!

Avoid the boring and redundant. Instead, paint an exciting picture of what you did!  Omit phrases such as “Responsible for….,” “Duties included….,” “In charge of….,” etc. Don’t overuse the words “Managed,”  “Oversaw,” and “Supervised,” either!  Whenever you can, include concrete … Continue reading

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Why it’s critical to put your resume into the demilitarized zone

It’s important for civilian employers to understand that your years in the service have prepared you well to perform a variety of duties in the civilian world.  However, if a prospective employer does not have a military background, it may be difficult … Continue reading

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Common Resume Mistakes and Best Practices

Your resume should paint a picture of a well-qualified candidate who can bring immediate results to the civilian workplace.  It should focus on your skills, achievements, and qualifications, and communicate why you are the best candidate for a position. The … Continue reading

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Ten Opportunities for Military Veterans/Transitioning Military

 Check it out – we just updated these and posted these early this afternoon.  We’ve been working with franchisors, educational institutions, and direct employers to bring this month’s top ten career opportunities.  Here it is.

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