I had the opportunity to provide some input on an article in CareerBliss released yesterday regarding resume tips for vets making the transition from military to civilian. The link and article is below http://www.careerbliss.com/advice/5-resume-tips-for-vets-transitioning-to-the-workforce/

5 Resume Tips for Vets Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce By Luke Roney, CareerBliss Editor on April 4, 2012

Moving from a military career to a civilian one can be a big change for veterans. Having a strong resume that emphasizes your skills – both hard and soft – and how they can benefit a civilian employer will put you in a better position to get called for an interview and, ultimately, get a job offer.

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Horizontal or lateral moves can be great career builders that allow you to grow your experience and influence within the organization. The key is to move away from the "up the ladder" paradigm as the only measure of success.

My latest blog entry is to share some great career coaching and transition advice from a leader in the field - Peter Bourke of C3G Ministry. Peter provides some practical advice but also makes the most important point of all - that we can use a time of transition to better connect with our families, friends and God.

"So Tell Me About Yourself?" A simple question that when answered correctly can distinguish you from the crowd in your interviews. Learn what to do and not do when you are asked this simple question.

 

Interesting article that shows how today's emerging entrepreneur are mostly middle aged and looking for a new start in their career. In our career coaching business we have had a number of clients who have taken this career path. While it may not be for everyone it can be very rewarding. I know this because I did this myself when I purchased The Frontier Group almost two years ago.

I volunteered at an Opportunity Knocks candidate forum last week as a career coach and was reminded about the importance of tailoring your resume to your target audience. Always keep your target in mind and be certain to write your resume in the language that they will understand.

Focus Your Job Search – Identify Target Companies

In my previous blog I wrote how focus is the key in your job search. Focus creates opportunity because you draw the straightest line for a potential decision maker in terms of connecting you with a position within their organization.

We may at first consider this focused approach will limit our opportunities because it will place us out of consideration for a number of potential positions. The opposite is actually true.