Cassie Hatcher, Author at Career Confidence | Executive Military/Veteran Resumes

Top 5 Common Resume Mistakes of Transitioning Military Service Members

by Cassie HatcherResumes October 11, 2022October 11, 2022No Comments

I love helping veterans successfully transition from military careers to the civilian workforce. Having worked with commissioned officers, NCOs and enlisted personnel, I am always humbled by their accomplishments, sacrifices, and humility. Then, they ask me the heart-breaking question: “Why aren’t I getting called for any interviews?” As a professional resume writer, I’ve been asked …

Our 12 Favorite Books to Boost Your Career (From the Career Confidence Resume Team)

by Cassie HatcherCareer Coaching March 18, 2022May 25, 2022No Comments

Professionals seeking employment opportunities are some of the hardest-working people I know. Not only do they want to find a new job, but they are also eager to learn how they can make meaningful contributions to their employers. As a professional resume writer for the past 10+ years, hundreds of clients have asked me to …

Prepare for Your Military to Civilian Transition

by Cassie HatcherCareer Coaching, Job Searching, Military to Civilian, Resumes, Uncategorized March 10, 2022May 25, 2022No Comments

Prepare for Your Military to Civilian Transition More workers than ever are voluntarily leaving their jobs. Last year we called “The Great Resignation” and it’s a global trend that has been steadily increasing to September’s all-time high of 3% that was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on November 5. In other words, …

Top 5 Actions After Dropping Your Military Retirement Papers

by Cassie HatcherMilitary to Civilian, Resumes February 10, 2022May 25, 2022No Comments

Only 17% of military service members serve 20 or more years of active duty and qualify for military retirement. If you’ve dropped your papers, or are considering dropping your papers in the next 12 months, and want to pursue civilian career opportunities upon retirement, here are the top 5 things you can begin doing today …

How to Access Your Military Training & Personnel Records

by Cassie HatcherCareer Coaching, Military to Civilian November 4, 2021October 10, 2023One Comment

At Career Confidence LLC, we create resumes from scratch approximately 70% of the time. When we create a military to civilian resume from scratch we ask for the following, your Performance Reports (NCOERs, OERs, EPRs, OPR, or FitReps), your award citations, and your military records. In this article, we will break down step-by-step how to access your military records.

Identify Your Military to Civilian Job Objective with these 4 Questions

by Cassie HatcherCareer Coaching, Military to Civilian October 20, 2021February 1, 2022No Comments

Welcome to Military to Civilian Career Boot Camp where you’ll learn everything veterans need to know to prepare for success in your new civilian career. The first thing we will talk about in this “Boot Camp” is Professional Communication. Now that you have a strong communication platform established for your job search, you may think you’re …

“Check your Six” 6 Professional Communication Tools to Optimize BEFORE You Start Your Military Transition

by Cassie HatcherMilitary to Civilian October 14, 2021May 25, 2022No Comments

Military veterans are known for their dedication, commitment, and loyalty. In fact, when they transition from military careers to civilian roles, they remain with their initial company 8.3% longer than nonveterans. What’s more, they’re 39% more likely to earn promotions sooner than nonveterans, according to the Veteran Opportunity Report. Last month, in August 2021, the unemployment …

7 Actionable Steps for Military Transitioning into the Civilian Workforce

by Cassie HatcherCareer Coaching, Military to Civilian, Resumes August 25, 2021April 19, 2023No Comments

Your leadership and management experience are tremendously valued in the civilian workplace. The value and volume of the personnel and $ amount in assets you’ve managed can be astonishing to some civilians and should certainly get you a seat at the interview table. These steps will help you feel more prepared in your military to …

How Do I “Civilianize” My Military Job?

by Cassie HatcherMilitary to Civilian May 31, 2021February 1, 2022No Comments

Job titles are the #1 thing a recruiter/hiring manager looks at on your resume to determine if you’re qualified. Saying you were a First Sergeant or Battalion Commander doesn’t tell a civilian your qualified for an Operation Director role. “Civilanized” titles also help you get through an Applicant Tracking System. Your job title should be …

5 Steps to Tailoring Your Resume to Beat Applicant Tracking Systems

by Cassie HatcherResumes April 12, 2021February 1, 2022No Comments

Does this sound familiar? I’ve applied for so many jobs online. I’ve not heard back from any of them. Now you ask yourself… Am I just being rejected by recruiters? Did my application get consumed by a black hole? Is there a robot standing in my way? Believe it or not, the answer is “3” …