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 >
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 >
Federal Jobs and Military Transition Resources and Tools (Websites)
The following websites cover a lot of ground regarding federal employment and military-to-civilian career change resources you might need. Note that most resources are free but some have a small fee. The following list has been provided by CDI members and does not constitute an endorsement by CDI. Use at Read More >
Resume Writing / Document Tools and Resources (Websites)
The following websites cover a lot of ground regarding resume writing and document writing resources you might need. Note that most resources are free but some have a small fee. The following list has been provided by CDI members and does not constitute an endorsement by CDI. Use at your own Read More >
Military to Civilian Transition (Best Practice Tip)
Writing resumes for military to civilian transition can be daunting. Thanks to member Billie P. Jordan of Advantage Resumes and Career Services, CDI offers the following best practice tip sheet which will guide you through resources for writing these transition resumes. Download the tip sheet now: Resource Items for Military-to-Civilian Read More >
How to Create a Military Conversion Resume
By Grant Cooper – CareerPro of New Orleans Military conversion resumes are custom-written job search documents that attempt to analyze, translate, and highlight a client’s military duties, training, and positions into a presentation that will attract the greatest possible interest and interviews within the civilian economy. The very first step Read More >
Free Job Search e-book
The ultimate job seeker resource! Download your FREE 75-page copy of CDI’s Supercharge Your Job Search now. CDI members had a fantastic time creating this power-packed resource. First, it was a 9-month Twitter campaign where eight tips were shared per day with additional promotion added to drive job seekers to Read More >