During a networking presentation at a recent military-to-civilian job fair, I discussed the concept of identifying a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to be used as part of a 30-second summary. This concept is applicable to job seekers because it immediately captures your brand and is a demonstration of what an Read More >
Cover Letter Tricks for Military-to-Civilian Transition
During a recent military-to-civilian job fair, I was asked the following question: “Is a cover letter really necessary?" I stated that it is better to have it than not have it.” I’ve heard multiple recruiters discuss this question and while there are many times when a cover letter may not be Read More >
Your Civvie Career Kit
No doubt you knew what kit you needed for a special duty or deployment while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. In order to secure the right role once you leave the CAF, there are some critical elements to place in your career kit. Before you leave… Print off your Read More >
Leveraging Secondary Duties and Unique Skills Gained from the Canadian Armed Forces
My last blog post covered how to pinpoint transferable generalized skills from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to the civilian work sector. Here, I’ll share some specific strategies that can build value as you embark on your career transition. It’s true that the transition can be more challenging for some Read More >
Pinpointing Transferable Skills from the Canadian Armed Forces to the Civilian Work Sector
A career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) can be very rewarding. Your specialized skills, training, respect for authority, organizational capabilities, resourcefulness and strong team orientation will surpass almost anything comparable in the civilian sector. After 10, 20, 30 or more years in uniform, naturally, you might be ready for Read More >
Tips for Powerful Resumes for Military Professionals
If you are transitioning from the military, you already know that producing a resume can be an overwhelming task. To keep this task from becoming too daunting, here is a list of documents you can gather to write the most powerful resume. Evaluations: Depending on your branch of service, evaluations can be Read More >
Be Prepared for These 3 Things During Your Military Transition
Did you know that transitioning from the military is no walk in the park? The key to your success lies in being prepared for what‘s ahead. As you prepare to leave the military behind, here are just a few things you may experience in the civilian sector: Change in Structure: Read More >
Books Published by CDI & Other Industry Experts
CDI's members, professional resume writers, career coaches, and career professionals, have authored books and e-books, some free and others low-cost. Books Published by CDI Supercharge Your Job Search - e-book CDI member contributor book (free) Download it for free now>> Job Search Bloopers: Every Mistake You Can Make on the Read More >
Expert Podcasts & Videos for Job Seekers
CDI has assembled more expert resources with our audio and video channels. They cover a wide variety of topics in 1-3 minute easily digestible segments as well as full-length how-to programs. Access Expert Audio Career Tips>> Access CDI’s YouTube channel: Career Tips from the Top>> Access Full-Length CDI How-To Videos>> Read More >
