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Interview Tip: The STAR Treatment

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In today’s tough job market, it is important to stand out amongst the crowd during the job interview. To help differentiate you from the average applicant, we suggest you follow the STAR technique. This technique provides a simple way to present complete and detailed answers to interview questions.

Situation- Give a specific example of a situation related to the question
Task- Describe a task that needed to be accomplished
Action- Explain the actions you carried out related to the situation or task
Results- Explain the results of your actions

The Long and Short of Resume Writing

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Your resume should fit on one page.

This well-known rule of thumb concerning resume writing is something we have all heard before. In our on-the-go society, shorter is commonly perceived as better. However, the rules are changing, and length flexibility is back in style.

There are very few unbreakable rules when it comes to resume writing. They include: No lying, no typos/misspellings, and no negative information. Other than those three, every other rule is breakable, including the ones pertaining to resume length. Continue reading →

Veteran Hiring Fair, Detroit MI

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When?
June 26-28, 2012

Where?
Detroit’s COBO Center
One Washington Boulevard, Detroit MI 48226

Join VA and your fellow Veterans at the free Veteran Hiring Fair in Detroit from June 26-28, 2012. Veterans and transitioning Military Service Members will have the opportunity to apply for jobs with VA, other federal agencies and the private sector. The event will serve Veterans with all levels of experience in all types of careers. Employers will conduct interviews and hire for selected positions on the spot. Continue reading →

Hero 2 Hired “Mobile Job Store” Brings Career Tools Direct to Military at DC Armory

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Photo Caption: (From left to right) Veterans Reuben Butler, Devon Murraine and U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Christine Cunningham take a hands-on approach to their job search at the Hero 2 Hired Mobile Job Store today at the DC Armory, part of the Department of Defense’s “Hero 2 Hired” employment program designed for members of the National Guard and Reserve.

WASHINGTON (May 17, 2012) – A one-of-a-kind vehicle brought career tools directly to National Guard and Reserve members today at the D.C. Armory. The innovative Hero 2 Hired (H2H) “Mobile Job Store” allows Guardsmen and Reservists– who often face higher unemployment rates than civilians and unique occupational challenges– to search for available jobs through an online job portal specifically designed to connect them with military-friendly civilian employers that have made a stated commitment to hire veterans. The mobile facility also provides service members assistance with resume building and translating their military skills to civilian job qualifications. Continue reading →

Media Advisory: “Hero 2 Hired” Mobile Job Store Arrives in DC

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Media Advisory

“Hero 2 Hired” Mobile Job Store Arrives in DC
One-of-a-kind vehicle is equipped with tools to help service members in employment search

 

WASHINGTON (May 16, 2012) – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ “Hero 2 Hired” program rolls into the D.C. area May 16-17, 2012 with their Mobile Job Store (MJS) operation. The “Hero 2 Hired” program, better known as H2H, is a comprehensive, multi-faceted program which utilizes an electronic job and career web platform, mobile applications and Facebook integration, and virtual and physical career fairs to address the unique employment challenges facing members of the Guard and Reserve.

The Mobile Job Store allows Guard and Reserve attendees to search for available jobs through the H2H jobs website, specifically designed to connect Guardsmen and Reservists with military-friendly civilian employers that have made a stated commitment to hire veterans. The Mobile Job Store also provides service members assistance with resume building and translating their military skills to civilian job qualifications. Sgt. Maj. Wayne Bowser, Sr., Senior Enlisted Advisor for Family and Employer Programs and Policy in the Pentagon’s Office of Reserve Affairs, will be on the ground to demonstrate H2H program tools and functionalities.

“We’re proud to provide this empowering tool absolutely free for Guard and Reserve Service members, spouses, veterans and employers,” says Mr. Ronald Young, Director, Family and Employer Programs and Policy. “The Mobile Job Store is just a small part of H2H’s focused effort to help service members and their spouses find employment through various activities including employment assistance workshops, job fairs, employment summits, and many other local community programs.”

The Mobile Job Store is traveling across the country to help members of the Guard and Reserve find employment through the H2H program. The D.C. Armory will mark the second stop the Mobile Job Store has made in the D.C. area, following an event May 16 at Joint Base Andrews.

What:
Hero 2 Hired (H2H) Mobile Job Store (MJS)

When:
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Who:
Sgt. Maj. Wayne Bowser, Sr., Senior Enlisted Advisor for Family and Employer Programs and Policy in the Pentagon’s Office of Reserve Affairs

Where:
D.C. Armory, 2001 East Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC  20003

On-site contact: Sgt. Maj. Bowser, 571-309-4920

Media are invited to attend this event. To arrange interviews with Sgt. Maj. Wayne Bowser, Sr., Senior Enlisted Advisor for Family and Employer Programs and Policy or Mr. Ronald Young, Director, Family and Employer Programs and Policy in the Pentagon’s Office of Reserve Affairs, please contact Ms. Brielle Day, 202-414-0789 or bday@susandavis.com.

About Hero 2 Hired (H2H):
Launched in December 2011, Hero 2 Hired (H2H) is a comprehensive employment program designed to address the unique needs of Reserve Component members.  The mission of H2H is to simplify the job search while reducing the number of unemployed Reserve Component Service members.  H2H.jobs also allows military-friendly companies to access the talented men and women in the military, post job openings, search for candidates and invite them to apply, and participate in hiring events – all free of charge. H2H is managed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs and works in partnership with the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program and ESGR. More information for H2H can be found on their website at H2H.jobs.

About Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR):
Established as a DoD agency 40 years ago, ESGR develops and maintains employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR’s mission is encouraging employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce. Learn more at ESGR.mil.

 

CONTACT:
Ms. Brielle Day
bday@susandavis.com
202-414-0789

Taking a Risk

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The civilian hiring and selection process is not always cut and dry. The largest dynamic and unreliable factor in our process is us, people.

Case in point, while sourcing for an entry level position at the company, I came across a resume of a talented banker. Momentarily I question, “Why would he be looking for an entry level position?”   I happened to notice the candidate had a military background as well as industry experience.  Being that I had friends in the military, I thought to extend a call to this candidate.  After speaking with him to learn about his experience, I quickly identified that he was overqualified for the position he applied for.  Then, I referred him to another position at a neighboring location.   He willingly interviewed with the manager on a Saturday and has been a great employee of ours ever since. Continue reading →

Making a Game Plan to Find Work

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I haven’t spoken to anyone who hasn’t found the process of separation to be complicated and frustrating.  Unlike everything else in the military, there isn’t a manual or regulation to tell you what to do.  You can attend career transition classes, figure out what paperwork you need to submit, but the transition is yours.  And after years of being told what to do, it can be pretty scary to make a big decision on your own. Continue reading →

Tips on Landing a Job Out of State

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Increasing your chances of finding a job may require increasing the geography of your job search. Moving for a job is no small undertaking though, and here at H2H we want to prepare you for what you can expect. This week we spoke with Aaron Kraljev, the Employment Marketing Manager at Wells Fargo. We asked him a few questions about what employers expect from out of state applicants. Continue reading →

Why Should You Attend a Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair?

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In March of 2011, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched Hiring Our Heroes, a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment. Working with a network of 1,600 state and local chambers and other strategic partners from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, their goal is to create a movement across America in hundreds of local communities where veterans and military families return every day. Continue reading →