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9 Things You Don’t Need to Include on a Military to Civilian Resume Anymore

by Cassie HatcherMilitary to Civilian, Resumes October 11, 2022October 11, 2022No Comments

You’ve probably heard that talent acquisition managers and recruiters spend just 10-15 seconds glancing through your resume before determining whether you go into the YES or NO pile. That’s pretty anxiety-provoking and raises the question, “How do I ensure that my resume lands in the ‘move forward’ pile?” Many military job seekers are continuing to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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” …

Audit 2019 to Strategically Update Your Résumé for 2020

by Cassie HatcherResumes January 8, 2020March 3, 2021No Comments

Have you taken inventory of your career progress in 2019? Let me provide you with an actionable goal worksheet to help audit 2019 to strategically update your résumé for 2020. Enhance your personal brand and determine top priorities to make 2020 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER. First, the best way to start your year is to …

5 Steps to Tailor Your Resume

by Cassie HatcherResumes October 6, 2017March 3, 2021No Comments

Tailoring a résumé may seem like a daunting task, but once you get the hang of it, it should only take a few minutes. Outlined below are a few simple steps to take that will make a huge difference in how your résumé is reviewed by a potential employer. Remember – a hiring manager will …

Strategically Update Your Résumé & Make 2017 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER

by Cassie HatcherResumes December 20, 2016March 3, 2021No Comments

With the holidays in full swing, it can easily be the craziest time of the year. It’s also an ideal time to reflect on 2016 and take inventory of your career progress. Let me provide you with a goal worksheetthat will help enhance your personal brand and determine top priorities to make 2017 YOUR BEST …

Deadly Resume Mistake #7-Top 10 Miscellaneous Resume Mistakes

by Cassie HatcherResumes August 31, 2016November 4, 2021No Comments

Over the past six weeks, I have covered everything from the #1 way to ensure your resume beats the system to the best way to replace an objective statement. For the final post I will strive to cover the last 10 miscellaneous resume mistakes I have seen over the past year: 1. Including a photo …