Author Archives: Rob Riggins

Military Transition: How to Translate Your Military Experience to the Civilian World

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we bring you articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans.

In this video Patra Frame discusses the importance of learning the lingo of the civilian profession you want to work in, among other critical issues.

Don’t be the transitioning service member who speaks, writes and breathes military acronyms!

 +Rob Riggins

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5 Tips for Transitioning Military and Cleared Job Seekers When Emailing Your Resume to a Recruiter

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we highlight articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans.

Have you ever emailed your resume to a recruiter and simply said something along the lines of “Here’s my resume. Let me know what you have for me.”

Recruiters see hundreds of resumes from job seekers each week. The more specific and helpful you can be when communicating with a recruiter, the better your results will be.

Bill Lewis, Recruiting Manager with L-3 Communications GS&ES, and a service member for 23 years, suggests using the following steps when emailing your resume to…

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May 10 Cleared Job Fair Best Recruiters

At each Cleared Job Fair the cleared job seekers vote for the companies that provide them with the best recruiting experience. Congratulations to our top companies from today, Mission Essential Personnel, Northrop Grumman, SAIC and URS!

Thanks to all of our employers for providing a great experience to our cleared job seekers. The next Cleared Job Fair is Thursday, June 7 in Tysons Corner, VA.

+Rob Riggins

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Military and Civilian Differences, General Dynamics-IT Style

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we highlight articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans.

Hear a former service member with General Dynamics-IT discuss his transition and the support structure that General Dynamics-IT provides to transitioning military.

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Tips for Transitioning Military from an L-3 Recruiter

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Each day this month we highlight articles to aid transitioning military in their job search and stories to honor our nation’s veterans.

Bill Lewis, Recruiting Manager with L-3 Communications GS&ES and a service member for 23 years, relays some helpful thoughts for transitioning military on their job search.

Check out the job translators below the video!

Military job translators
http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/
http://www.careerinfonet.org/moc

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