exNavyOffRec
Well-Known Member
Given what I have seen on a few threads I thought I would start this rather than mix this in to an existing thread.
I know there are many here that have made the transition and some of us here are on the HR side and have info on hiring.
Here are a few basic things.
Have a good LinkedIn profile, with relevant information, don't just put 2000-2010 US Navy, everyone has done unique jobs at each command.
Information on hiring can vary, some information is good no matter what field/company, some is specific to a certain field/company.
The first job you get after your military career will probably not be your last job, do not think a company won't make what is often called a "business decision" if it benefits the company no matter how much they like you. The point of this, update your resume on a regular basis, you never know when you may need to send it out short notice.
Be prepared to send out lots of resume's, some will say only apply to jobs that you can take in the 5-6 months, don't go by that, I had calls from jobs I applied 6 months after I applied, and that is just the start of the hiring process which can take a few months. If you want the job apply!
It is still tough out there, yes many companies are hiring, but I know many that are consolidating to reduce costs and doing layoffs, so keep those resume's going out!
I know there are many here that have made the transition and some of us here are on the HR side and have info on hiring.
Here are a few basic things.
Have a good LinkedIn profile, with relevant information, don't just put 2000-2010 US Navy, everyone has done unique jobs at each command.
Information on hiring can vary, some information is good no matter what field/company, some is specific to a certain field/company.
The first job you get after your military career will probably not be your last job, do not think a company won't make what is often called a "business decision" if it benefits the company no matter how much they like you. The point of this, update your resume on a regular basis, you never know when you may need to send it out short notice.
Be prepared to send out lots of resume's, some will say only apply to jobs that you can take in the 5-6 months, don't go by that, I had calls from jobs I applied 6 months after I applied, and that is just the start of the hiring process which can take a few months. If you want the job apply!
It is still tough out there, yes many companies are hiring, but I know many that are consolidating to reduce costs and doing layoffs, so keep those resume's going out!