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Category Archives: Resumes

• Military Service to Civilian Success: Translate Achievements

  A resume is an advertisement for what you offer an employer. Far too many people don’t understand this. How do you show what you offer an employer when your experience and success has come in the military environment? Focus on your achievements! The smartest thing you can… more

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  How Much Time Does a Recruiter Spend Looking at a Resume

  In the last few weeks there has been a lot of discussion in the recruiting world about a study that reviewed recruiters' resume scanning behavior. The recruiters in the study self-reported that they spent up to four to five minutes reviewing a resume. However the study found … more

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  My Resume is What?

  Among the many resources available for attracting the attention of potential employers, the resume stands alone in one distinct way – it offers the chance to leverage One Way Communication. It’s an opportunity to present information, sway opinions, and create a desired respon… more

• 6 Essentials for a Government Contracting Resume and Cover Letter

  Every time you seek a new job, you need to make sure you complete the essential steps. During GovWin's latest event in the GovCon Careers Webinar Series, Patricia A. Frame of Strategies for Human Resources covered the key elements of a professional resume and cover letter. … more

• Military Transition: Military Resume Tricks Rant

  I recently have begun hearing again that some employment counselors are telling transitioning military folks to omit their military service information and/or titles. Instead they suggest one use words like "major international organization vice-president."  This was a sad tre… more