CareerPro Global, Inc.This is a great service for Veterans departing from service, they did an outstanding job translating the things we do in our specific jobs to civilian terms. At the time of delivery I was blown away with what they did with my experience! Highly recommended
-SFC T. Buskey U.S. ARMY (RET)
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“I just wanted to update you. I got selected for an interview a couple of weeks ago for the mental health nursing job for the VA in El Paso, TX. Yesterday, they called me to give me a tentative offer (pending of course all the background checks and credentialing review)! So, with that said I wanted to thank you and your professional work! On the side, the interviewer told me I scored the highest. (I made sure to download and study everything you sent me prior to my interview, so, again, thank you)!” ~ Mario
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“I was offered a position today. Thank you again!” ~ Nick
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By Tranette Ledford
Decision Times
If you want to work as a civilian, you have to talk like one — résumé included. You speak a language foreign to most civilian employers.
No matter how many commendations you have or how skilled you are, hiring managers don’t know what OCAR is, they’ve never referred to a job as an MOS, and they won’t have a clue what you’re talking about if you say you got a degree through SOC.
As one of the most important tools you’ll use to land interviews, your résumé needs to be written in words employers easily recognize. If they don’t “get” your background and abilities, you’re not going to get the job.
Helping people get jobs is what Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark are all about. Together and separately, they’ve authored dozens of books related to career transitions and job searches. Résumés are their specialty.
In one of their newest books, “Expert Résumés for Military to Career Transition,” they offer recommendations for how to develop the kind of résumés that lead to job interviews.
“Our book explains how to tailor your résumé to transition from military careers to civilian careers by using strategies and vocabulary,” said Enelow, a certified résumé writer and career-transition coach. “One example is the transferability of skills strategy.
“Say you’ve been a commander and now you want to be a human resources manager. You need to talk about organizational development and work force optimization. These are words the human resources industry understands. Likewise, if you’re a mechanic, you don’t want to talk about your work on a Bradley tank. You want to talk about your experience in fleet management and vehicle preparation and maintenance.”
Enelow advises service members to research the industry in which they want to work and learn the vocabulary relevant to that career field.
“Job ads are good places to get the terminology,” she said. “Also subscribing to industry magazines and publications. To learn the lingo you need to immerse yourself in the community in which you want to work.”
She outlines other strategies, such as including a work summary on a résumé.
“Paint the picture of your experience with your summary,” she said. “The value of any summary is that it gets you through that first quick review and tells who you are and how you want to be perceived.”
Dwayne Dupeire has spent 18 years in the Marine Corps. An ordnance officer and chief warrant officer 3 at Camp Geiger, N.C., Dupeire plans to retire when he reaches his 20-year mark. But he’s already prepared for the job search. As soon as he began thinking about his retirement he hired a résumé service to put his military experience into a civilianized marketing package.
“I know my strengths,” Dupeire said, “I have a good background in leadership and dependability. I’m in charge of an armory with more than a billion-dollar account. But I’m not a résumé writer and I knew someone else could do it better than I could.”
Dupeire contacted CareerProPlus and sent the company a data sheet that listed every job he’s held and every place he’s worked.
In return for about $700, he received a résumé that converted 18 years of military service into a document that summarizes his best qualities and highlights his managerial and supervisory abilities “civilian-style.”
“It may sound like a lot of money,” he said. “Paying for a professional résumé ups my chances for the kind of job I want. So it pays for itself.”
CareerProPlus is an extension of CareerPro Global, Inc., headed by Barbara Adams. Her team has been studying hiring trends and the labor market for some 20 years and developing résumés that meet the demands of employers. Adams said that while today’s market is increasingly a good one for military members, transitioners may be overlooked simply because their résumés contain military jargon.
“Some clients have several decades of experience in jobs and in very unique skills that might not be easily understood without some translation,” she said.
“They also may be looking to have two or three different résumés to match different industries. Other clients will need only one résumé and because of their experience, they won’t require as much converting.”
CareerPro Global is proud to announce the nominations of our own Fran Sheridan and Patricia Duckers in this year’s Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Awards, sponsored by Career Directors International (CDI). Pat has been nominated in the Best Creative Resume category, and Fran is up for the Best Military Transition Resume award. Winners will be announced the weekend of October 12, 2012. Our congratulations to Fran and Pat!
Two recent emails from clients who found their dream positions utilizing CareerPro Global services. Are you looking for a new job? Your dream job? What are you waiting for? Call us. We can assist you make dreams come true.
Landed Job as Assistant Management Analyst
“Good morning Ms. Adams,
“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate Peggi Bass and what she meant to me in my job search. Before I contacted Career Pro Global, I had called many other companies with no success in getting help with my resume. Either the companies were too expensive or the folks on the other end of the phone were rude and unresponsive.
“At the time I called, I was very desperate. I had worked in one office for eleven years and had reached job burnout. I loved the agency that I worked for but I was just ready for a change. I was almost at the point where I was just ready to put in my two weeks notice. I had been applying for jobs but had not been getting many bites from the Federal Government, which is where I wanted to stay since I have twenty four years invested with them.
“As soon as me and Peggi started communicating about my resume, everything started clicking right away. She assured me with my education and valuable experience, combined with the resume she was building, I would have a better than average chance to get a new job. Peggi was quick, efficient, caring, very detailed and kept the lines of communication open during the whole process. She made me feel like I had known her for years.
“Once the resume was done, I posted it on USA Jobs, Monster, Career Builder and other job sites. I started getting hits immediately for interviews and I was so excited. Peggi had geared my resume towards a Management Analyst job, which is what I wanted and my education, skills and experience fit that career path. One day I saw an Assistant Management Analyst position posted at my agency and applied.. It was the first job I had applied for since the resume was done. I immediately got the interview and eventually got the job. The folks that interviewed me loved my resume and wanted to know who did it and can they take some ideas from it themselves. It was awesome.
“I am now at my new job as an Assistant Management Analyst with promotion potential to a Management Analyst and it goes two grades beyond my previous job’s max. I feel like a completely new person and my career has been revived. I owe it all to Peggi and Career Pro Global.
“Thank you so much Barbara, Peggi and the rest of the team at Career Pro!
Edward R.”
CareerPro Global Assists Client Earn Best Qualified for the CDP
“ Just wanted to check in and share with you an update on my DHS CDP application. My application met the qualifications; and has been forwarded to the next phase of assessment where it will be reviewed and rated by a panel of senior executives. There were over 2,200 applicants, which is why the HR stated is taking some time to complete the assessment. Results are expected soon. I am preparing now for the interview, just in case and will touch base with you in the next 2 to 3 weeks.
“Again, thank you so much for your outstanding work on my application.
“ D. G.”
Excellence in Government Fellows Program, Fall 2012
APPLICATIONS
The deadline for applications for the Fall 2012 program is September 28, 2012
All applicants are required to complete an online application that includes:
•Background information
•Current resume
•Supervisor recommendation
•One essay
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Excellence in Government Fellows program is for GS-14 to GS-15 (or equivalent) leaders seeking to solve national challenges by driving innovation, inspiring employees and delivering results. Candidates must:
•Have a record of strong accomplishment and demonstrate high-potential in OPM’s Executive Core Qualifications
•Have the ability and interest to commit and contribute fully to the program
•Be GS-14s to GS-15s or the equivalent in the military, state or other pay systems (exceptional GS-13s are also encouraged to apply)
•Be capable of travelling to Washington and other locations for sessions
•Have the support of their agency or department
TIME COMMITMENT AND DATES
During the year-long program, Fellows remain in their full-time jobs, meet every six weeks and spend a total of approximately 20 days in session. Fellows also devote up to five hours per week to their projects.
Fellows are expected to attend all seven class sessions. While exceptions are made for family and work-related emergencies, applicants should review the class schedule and confirm their availability before applying for the program.
•Values, Vision, and Mission, October 22–25, 2012, Williamsburg, VA
•Results, December 4–6 or 11–13, 2012, Washington, D.C.
•Leading People, February 5– 7 or 12–14, 2013, Washington, D.C.
•Leading Change, March 18–21, 2013, Location TBD
•Building Partnerships and Coalitions, April 30–May 2, 2013 or May 7–9, 2013, Washington, D.C.
•Business Acumen, June 18–20 or 25–27, 2013, Washington, D.C.
•Synthesis and Celebration, August 13 –15, 2013, Washington, D.C.
TUITION
Tuition for the Excellence in Government Fellows program is $9,900* and includes:
•All coaching and facilitation;
•Course materials (e.g., books, articles and management tools);
•Assessments, one-on-one coaching and individualized development planning;
•Online collaboration tools;
•Access to the Partnership’s resources, expertise and networks; and
•Invitations to ongoing activities (e.g., events of excellence, continuing education programs).
*Sponsoring organizations are responsible for travel expenses associated with events held outside the greater Washington area. The estimated cost for these trips is $2,200 per fellow.
APPLY NOW!
If you are interested in the program and would like more information, please contact:
Chris Wingo
Senior Program Manager
Partnership for Public Service
(202) 464-2690
cwingo@ourpublicservice.org
