Sharing Career Transition Information and Ideas
We often receive compliments from recruiters on how prepared and responsive job seekers are at our Corporate Gray Virtual Job Fairs. We attribute some of that to our efforts in educating the registered job seekers before the events. We also Continue reading Tips for Job Seeker Etiquette
These “hot jobs” and opportunities are being featured in May: Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company has the following immediate career opportunities:• Generator / Industrial Engine Rental Shop Technician in Wilkes-Barre, PA• Training Instructor in Harrisburg, PA• Truck Shop Service Supervisor in Cranberry Continue reading Hot Jobs & Opportunities – May 2023
If you have a professional profile on LinkedIn but have not taken the next step in building your network, you are missing out on a valuable job search tool. Building your professional network on LinkedIn will help you find job Continue reading LinkedIn: Building Your Relevant Network
Are you eagerly awaiting a phone call or email after submitting a job application or attending an interview? As my mom used to say, “Don’t hold your breath.” You’re better off taking the initiative to follow up and see where Continue reading Taking the Initiative in Following Up
Careful preparation is important before attending any job fair, and a virtual event is no exception. Prior planning and research will help ensure you meet with the recruiters most relevant to your job search and help you make the most Continue reading Tips for Attending a Virtual Job Fair
Between your current active duty job and navigating your transition and civilian job search, there isn’t much time left to spend on social media. But with a focused approach, social media sites like LinkedIn can be a great help to Continue reading A Targeted Approach to Using Social Media
Having an industry mentor can help you reach your goals and advance your career. A good mentor can be especially helpful when transitioning from the military to civilian workplace. A mentor can help not only with your transition, but in Continue reading A Good Mentor: Don’t Leave the Military without It
“All too often overlooked after the network contact is made.” By Jim Dittbrenner In job search mode, the encouragement … pressure? … to network is always there. A major piece of networking truly is to secure informational interviews with individuals Continue reading Informational Interviewing
Working in the public sector can be a good choice if you are a transitioning military member, as you have first-hand experience with the culture and how the federal government operates. Being familiar with the culture could make your transition Continue reading Navigating the Federal Job Search Process
Advice from Andrea Robinson, Human Resources Manager at ARServices: Advice from Jeffery Carson, Military Community Recruiter at DXC Technology (now Perspecta, part of Peraton):