Why Resumes Are Expected To Be Perfect
When it comes to resumes and resume writing in general – what to include, what not to include – there seems to be no end of opinions. But, you know what they say about that.
One of the interesting things about the on-going discussion of building the perfect resume is that there is much talk of getting it right in terms of formatting, spelling, grammar, etc., but there is one subject that has never been touched on – and that is:
WHY resumes are expected to be perfect. Read more
Making Sure Your Resume is Clear and Concise
The structure used in writing your resume must include grammar which is clear and to the point. Something a resume should avoid at all costs is a random, cobbling together of words, phrases and sentences that just leaves the reader scratching their head, wondering what in the world they just read.
In the writer’s mind, they may think they are a literary genius, but in reality all they have accomplished is to create a rambling blunderbuss with no true focus. Read more
The Cost of Having Your Resume Done
A resume should not cost as much as a major appliance. True, a well written resume requires some time and effort on the part of the writer, but $300 can buy you a really nice washer and dryer set. Just like you, I have read the reasoning the goliath resume writing sites use about how plunking down $400 or more to have your resume written is an investment in your future, but come on!
Is it really right that a resume should cost more than a month’s payment for an Escalade? Read more
Not Everything Should Go In Your Resume
When you submit a targeted resume for a specific LOGCAP or overseas contractor job, there is one item you may want to give strong consideration to leaving out. I am referring to your Objective, particularly one that states something like “Seeking a position (in whatever) where I can advance my career with a company that will recognize how awesome I am.” Read more
Throwing Good Money After Bad Resumes’
You’ve been applying to LOGCAP positions and overseas support positions for months now – maybe even more. You had trouble putting your experience into effective words, so you forked over a wad of cash to have your resume “professionally” rewritten. But still your inbox is empty after many, many, many uploads of your resume for positions that you know full well you are qualified for.
So you ask yourself the burning question: Why? Read more
Think twice about contacting recruiters directly
Let me pass along a piece of friendly advice to anyone who wants to shortcut the application system and contact a recruiter directly: don’t. Quite frankly, it isn’t going to increase your chances of selection. In fact, it can even hurt your job hunt.
The Basics of LOGCAP
If you’ve been wondering where your particular job skills fit into the world of LOGCAP, here is a run-down of the basic structure of the project and the areas it addresses in providing services for the military and the various agencies which make up today’s Total Army. Read more
The Value of Professional Certifications
There are any number of ways to increase one’s chances of grabbing the next rung in your career progression, one of which is through professional certifications within your chosen career field. Certifications will increase your credibility exponentially, and it will indicate to the employer that you have ambition and drive, that you are highly motivated, truly dedicated. All things being equal, the applicant whose resume personifies commitment to professional improvement is going to win-out over one that does not. Read more
Introducing Guest Blogger Bruce Diggs: Walking the Walk on Paper
DZJ Editor’s Note: Bruce Diggs worked in human resources with KBR in Iraq, and Fluor in Afghanistan. As a guest blogger, Bruce will share with DZJ readers some of the common mistakes he saw from job applicants and offer advice on how to have better success in the job search process. His website is LOGCAP4JOBS.com, where he helps contractors craft resumes that get noticed. Read more