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OCTOBER2008
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The Essential Military-to-Civilian Transition Resource
by JANET FARLEY
Contributing Editor
There’s one thing for sure about this company. You’re better
off fi nding yourself behind their products rather than being caught in front of them.
Kustom Signals, headquartered in Lenexa, Kan., is a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment, Inc., and specializes in designing, manufacturing and marketing public safety and law enforcement products such as traffi c speed radars, in-car video systems and mobile roadside speed monitoring trailers.
The company belongs to the Public Safety Enforcement (PSE) group consisting of U.S.-based Kustom Signals, Code 3, Amber and LaserCraft. PSE is a leading supplier of highway safety and enforcement solutions.
Making the world a safer place for all of us since 1965, the company employs approxi-mately 200 and may be the perfect match for transitioning
servicemembers having a back-ground in electronics.
“Kustom Signals is an aggressive company that continually searches out new technologies,” said Rod Smith, national fi eld service manager for the company.
“You can imagine, since 1981 the evolution [of supporting public safety products] has been pretty spectacular. In the old days, the law enforcement vehicles had a VHS recorder and a microphone. Today, things are way more advanced with XP embedded software supporting both video and audio fi les. Literally, there is a computer in every vehicle to record evidence,” said Smith. “We offer extremely valuable tools to help keep the public safe.”
To market, install and service its state-of-the-art products, the company looks to hire onlythe best.
“We typically hire fi eld service and evaluation technicians for our company,” said Smith.
Both of those positions require
a solid core knowledge of electronics, the ability to function independently, and excellent communication skills and presentation abilities.
“Field service technicians are typically assigned to a specifi c location where they service the various law enforcement agencies with our products from installation to maintenance,” said Smith.
“Our evaluation technicians, on the other hand, build close
relationships with the agencies and coordinate the evaluation of our systems before the agencies make a signifi cant investment in them. They are then responsible not only for the installation of the systems, but for the functional classroom training of its employees as well,” said Smith.
Evaluation techs must be multidimensional, according to Smith, because those positions
by HEIDI RUSSELL RAFFERTY
Contributing Editor
In summer 2007, an information technology company, CACI
International Inc., set a goal to hire 10 disabled war veterans in 12 months. The company called its campaign, “Deploying Talent, Creating Careers.”
By July 2008, the end of the fi scal year, CACI had more than exceeded its objective, with 28 new disabled veteran hires, many of whom took leading roles as project managers, logistics experts, intelligence analysts and human resource recruiters. These veterans did not fi nd this
employment through hospital room encounters, but rather through traditional job fairs and resume circulation, just like everyone else.
Positive effects of this initiative are reverberating company-wide, says Larry Clifton, senior vice president of recruitment and workforce management and a retired Air Force Lt. Col. Not only are employees happy to welcome “heroes” into the fold, but many volunteer in their communities to assist wounded warriors in a variety of ways, according to Clifton.
Veterans who think their special physical circumstances may hamper their job search, need
to think again. Companies of all types are more than ready to bring on disabled veterans. In fact, according to many human resource recruiters, there is mounting frustration in fi nding candidates. Clifton notes that CACI had to become proactive to achieve this hiring success. Here are some examples of companies hiring and tips on getting a resume to them.
Advanced Technology Services (ATS) of Peoria, Ill., is a company that makes factories run better. It improves productivity and prof-itability for many of the world’s
most respected manufacturers through the managed services of production equipment mainte-nance, information technology and spare parts repair.
In 2006, ATS commissioned a Nielsen Research survey of 100 senior manufacturing executives. Seventy percent cited disabled veterans to be even more desirable employees than other veterans, “because they are more motivated to achieve success on
I N S I D EI N S I D EThe eyeshave it! Eye contact is an important part of body language because it is the first type of body language that comes into play in the interview. Even before the handshake, the candidate and the interviewer establish face-to-face contact. .................................... page 12
Danger, Will RobinsonEveryone makes mistakes during the job hunt but some mistakes can cost you a job offer. Jessie Richardson writes about five common mistakes jobseekers make and provides solutions on howto avoid them. .................................... page 10
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Dear Readers,
This may sound a bit odd, but I love it when a military servicemember or veteran closes a jobseeker account on CivilianJobs.com. Mostly because it means that jobseeker is no longer in the job market—that person has found a new career. When a jobseeker closes an account on
CivilianJobs.com, that person receives a simple survey that asks what worked concerning his/her career transition. We post many of the results of these surveys in the “Off the Market” feature.
The “Off the Market” feature is my favorite part of our newspaper. “Off the Market” provides direct feedback from military servicemembers and veterans who have just successfully made a career transition. These men and women tell us what resources and techniques they used to get interviews, what specifi c resource led to the interview that got them their new job, specifi cally why they were offered the job, and last, we ask them to provide advice to other military servicemembers planning a career transition--based on their recent, real world experience in the job hunt. Then, we list the results in the “Off the Market” feature for your benefi t, regardless of the resource that led to the successful career transition.
Much of the advice provided by military servicemembers concerning their recent successful job hunting experience is some of the best advice I have reviewed concerning the job hunt. Concerning career transitions, there is good advice to be found online, in books, magazines, newspapers, etc. — but the advice provided by people
who just experienced a successful career transition is second to none. Here are some examples:
Gunnery Sgt. William Smith told us, “Don’t take rejection personally, be persistent, positive, and confi dent. I sent out or handed out over 200 resumes which generated nine interviews that generated four job offers. It’s just like sales, it’s a numbers game. Use your marketing to generate leads, turn those leads into presentations and then confi dently try to close the deal at each presentation.” Smith started his new career as an IT Technician.
Chief Petty Offi cer Jesse Seymour wrote us, “Talk to everyone that you possibly can, take notes, use every online resource, attend every job fair, use every military transitioning resource, and get every contact that you possibly can. You’ll fi nd quite a few dead ends, but ultimately you’ll have a few opportunities pop up in places that you never would have thought about otherwise.” Seymour is now a Senior Reactor Operator.
So let us hear from you. Jobseekers – bring us your questions, your opinions, your stories about your own transition from the military to the civilian workforce, and other issues that will benefi t our readers. Employers – provide your advice on winning the job, feedback concerning military members making an impact on your organization, and more. Career Counselors and Transition Assistance Professionals – give us your opinions on our content and feel free to share success stories.
- GEORGE R. BERNLOEHR, JR.
George Bernloehr is a former naval aviation maintenance duty offi cer who dedicated 20 years to the U.S. Navy. He got his start as a military placement specialist when he joined Bradley-Morris, Inc. in 1999 and has served as a candidate recruiter, branch manager and regional operations manager. In February 2005, he moved into the director of operations role at CivilianJobs.com
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by CAROLYN HEINZE
Contributing Editor
Are you transitioning from the military but unsure of your career direction?
For many people, enrolling in higher education may steer them in the right direction and beef up their resume at the same time.
Elizabeth O’Herrin, executive director of Student Veterans of America in Washington, D.C., notes that this is a wise investment, especially for those who may not have a college degree in the fi rst place. “A four-year college degree is becoming, more and more, the norm – for better or for worse, because I think there is adequate training in the military, and it can prepare you for the civilian world,” she said. “However, it seems like it’s extremely diffi cult to get any kind of job without having a four-year degree as the base for your resume.”
Gwendolyn Dungy, executive director of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education in Washington, DC – says that the emphasis on degrees is linked to increased competition among job candidates.
There are several options and potential students need not narrow their choices down to full-time college or university programs. The two-year programs offered by technical schools and community colleges are also valuable and require less of a fi nancial investment. Many are part-time programs that enable students to hold a job as well. “It’s a bit less expensive, and they can fi gure out what they want to learn about and study, and then if they want to pursue education, they can transfer,” O’Herrin said. “That is something they should not be dissuaded from when they leave the service.”
Another resource is the Internet and an increasing number of professionals are participating in online courses that certify them in specifi c areas. “Right now, degrees are important, but you can take your time getting your degree if you can show competency,” Dungy said. By going online, you can expand your resume in the short term, while remaining focused on getting a degree over a longer period of time.
O’Herrin is a strong advocate of internships, which allow people to view specifi c jobs before they make a commitment to a career fi eld full-time. Although not all internships are paid, many are linked to course credits and the experience gained from these positions is, she underlines, invaluable. “It lets you learn on the job while getting a course credit at the same time,” she said. “You can do a trial-by-fi re before you go out into the real world and are actually doing that job on a daily basis, as your full-time job.” If it is not what you thought it was cracked up to be, you still have the time to revise your strategy – or change fi elds entirely.
Developing an education strategy is
similar to constructing a career plan and the two go hand-in-hand. Dungy urges those exiting the military to collaborate with academic advisors and career counselors early on for guidance on how to approach their education and the ensuing career. “The mistake that some people make is that they don’t think about talking to career counselors until they fi nish their degree, or when they are almost done,” she said. “Mature people should especially talk to both career counselors and academic advisors at the beginning.”
Part of this counseling should address the trajectories of certain career fi elds. For example, are accounting graduates being hired once they fi nish school or are there no jobs for them? “A few years ago, they were paying accountants bonuses to take a job,” Dungy said. “I’ve read recently that they don’t need them right now.” Counselors should have this information and it may impact your fi eld of choice.
James McDonough, U.S. Army (Ret.), director of the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs in Albany, N.Y., advises potential students to build fl exibility into their education strategies to accommodate any new interests that may develop as a result of their studies. “In the military, fl exibility is a key tenet to be embraced to meet your objectives – we spend a lot of time educating our soldiers on this,” he noted. “In the classroom the same applies. While studying one subject supporting your education strategy, you discover an interest and then pursue that interest with all your heart.”
One of the issues facing veterans is that many college applications are designed for those coming out of secondary school. This does not allow for individuals with additional experience, especially veterans, who have more life experience than the average high school graduate. “You run into problems with adults getting asked for their SAT scores that they got when they were 17,” O’Herrin conceded. “That does not refl ect their experience.” O’Herrin notes that Student Veterans of America is working to bring this problem to light. “My organization is trying to emphasize that these adults that are coming into college at an older age have a great deal of life experience that will bring a lot to the classroom and round out the experience for all of the students, and that should not be discounted.”
The key is to shop around. Seek out an institution that not only has a program emphasizing the fi eld you want to pursue, but also one that has veteran student groups on campus. This comes in handy when seeking out information on veteran education benefi ts, although O’Herrin notes that just because there may be people on campus charged with this task, they may not know all of the ins and outs of veteran benefi ts. “By federal law, they have to have one
person that signs off on your GI Bill paperwork, but often times, that person is not a veteran, and has no idea about state veterans’ benefi ts, and how they interact with federal veterans’ education benefi ts,” she said. In some cases, it may be necessary to contact the local Department of Veteran Affairs for further guidance.
Dungy advises potential students to fi nd out if the schools they are considering have transition counselors or other special services for veterans. Ask about an accelerated applications process that could exempt you from certain courses. “There may be some courses that you don’t have to take, and instead you can take some kind of competency exam to get by them,” she said. “Servicemembers bring something that someone just out of high school may not have, and that is transferable skills. They are already competent in some areas, and they may not have to take every course required.”
Carolyn Heinze (carolynheinze.blogspot.com) is a freelance writer/editor.
When school’s not out: Pursuing higher education after the military
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by EVAN OFFSTEIN
Contributing Editor
By my count, I have conducted or been the subject of at least 70
interviews. In at least half of those, the subject matter included reading habits. One senior manager I know would always ask applicants about the last book they had read. In one case, an applicant mentioned that he did not read for fun. Another applicant said coyly that the only book he ever read was the autobiography of Larry Bird. Not surprisingly, both answers were unacceptable. This question often catches people off guard and is taken too lightly. Here is some insight on what interviewers are looking for when they ask that question.
First, they are trying to assess mental and intellectual sophistication. While many read USA Today, fewer (and a different type) read the Wall Street Journal or Harvard Business Review. Recruiters and senior managers infer much during an interview. The space between the Wall Street Journal and USA Today is not a space, it is a canyon. Make sure you are on the right side of that canyon.
Second, and especially for former
military men and women, recruiters want to see evidence that you are making the transition smoothly. Reading the business press demonstrates that you are serious about making the leap from the military to civilian life.
Third, the business world uses a different doctrine, language, and vocabulary, and military personnel need to pick up on this. One of the best ways to do so is to read business and management newspapers, journals, and books. Just as fi eld and training manuals provided guidance in the military, trade journals and newspapers provide similar direction in a corporate setting.
Finally, reading what professionals do, and to fi t in and become accepted, it is necessary to engage in the routines and habits in which other professionals are engaged.
Additionally, professional reading ramps up and accelerates our learning curve – we get smarter, more competitive and more valuable. I asked a successful entrepreneur to give me one critical component of his success. His answer? You guessed it – reading. His reading allowed him to detect trends that others missed. He read a variety of media and was able to link concepts and theories from different minds and thoughtleaders.
Before long, he had developed a nuanced and sophisticated understanding of how personal information security was going to become a major concern. He had read and refl ected enough to develop one solution that became patented. Reading becomes even more important as globalization makes our world more complex and uncertain. Only those who read, perceive, and refl ect can begin to make sense of all of these variables. So, pick up the paper and read. You will be better for it, I promise.
Dr. Evan H. Offstein is the author of “Stand Your Ground: Building Honorable Leaders the West Point Way.” Learn more at www.honorableleaders.com.
Well read? Knowledge ispower in an interview
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What resources did you use to prepare your resume andplan your job search? Other resume samples.
What resources did you use to get interviews (job boards, recruiting services, job fairs, newspaper, etc.)? I visited two job fairs; however, I found the position I have now in the local and area news papers.
Which resource led to the interview that got you the job? Newspaper classifi eds, Monster, CareerBuilder, Snag a Job, and others.
What factor led the company to make you an offer? My cover letter. The human resource interviewer said to me, “Your resume is great but I got over one hundred great resumes for this position. What separated you from everyone else was your cover letter.”
What other advice would you give to military members searchingfor a new career? Pay particular attention to your cover letter. In the cover letter I highlighted the items the perspective company might be looking for: Quality Control, Safety Supervision, Leadership Ability, Customer Service.
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the job, demonstrate a stronger work ethic and are more loyal than other employees,” the company says.
ATS’s opportunities stretch across the entire United States, and company growth means that more jobs are available than ever before, says Recruiting Manager Holly Mosack, a former Army Capt. In 2007, the company hired more than 1,000 of its 2,400 employees. In the next four years, it expects to have 4,000 employees, she says. Of new hires, 30 percent are veterans, and 5 percent of those are disabled, Mosack says.
ATS wants diesel mechanics. “It’s great for wounded veterans, because the job requires computer monitoring – tests on equipment. We look for metrologists and fi nd them out of the Marines, Air Force and Navy. We look for maintenance technicians and fi nd them in aviation and on ships and subs. And we need IT people on our help desk. A lot of our jobs are not even in factories,” Mosack says. She adds that she is having trouble fi nding disabled veterans who choose to apply. “I don’t know if it’s a reluctance that they can’t do it and won’t try, or that they don’t know about ATS,” she says, adding that the company is reluctant to recruit at hospitals, because it does not want to be perceived as intrusive.
ATS works with the VA through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Education (VRNE) program. Veterans with a certain percentage of disability can work with employers and schools to receive the
education and training they need for certain jobs. VRNE pays the veterans to go through the training, Mosack says. ATS sponsors one such 10-month training program in Peoria. After completion, a veteran can ask for a job as a multi-skilled technician in a specifi c geographic location.
CACI of Arlington, Va., offers jobs that run the gamut, from project management to logistics and intelligence positions, Clifton says. To aid disabled veterans, the company partnered with Northern Virginia Community College to host a mock job fair. In July, 23 patients from Walter Reed and Bethesda hospitals went through a dry run practice. “They said that just being able to do that before the real job fair was a tremendous help,” Clifton says.
The company has also made contacts with the Department of Labor and the Hiring Heroes job fair program by the Department of Defense to make more inroads, he says. “CACI has a long, proud history of working with veterans. We’re doing our best to take care of them, and we encourage other companies to get on board,” Clifton says.
WexTrade Financial of Chicago, Ill., (a subsidiary of WexTrust Capital, LLC) is a professional trading organization that offers a variety of trading services and educational programs for professional traders, aspiring traders and military veterans.
WexTrade offers the Aspiring Traders Program, which teaches people to become successful traders with a faculty of professional traders, proprietary systems and methodologies for risk management
and a state-of-the-art trading fl oor. Each student is evaluated on key characteristics, including personality, level of experience and ability to handle risk. Then the instructors create a personalized learning experience for each trader, including hands-on instruction and mentoring by experienced traders in both classroom and professional trading settings.
So far, 32 people have gone through the program, and WexTrade has hired all of them, says the director of training and education, Dr. Todd Hanson. Hanson is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Gulf War I. The program costs $5,000, but the company is the fi rst professional trading organization that offers scholarships and fi nancial incentives for veterans, Hanson says. WexTrade also has tentative approval for GI Bill funding and has
received approval for the Vocational Veterans Assistance Program. There are three curriculum schedules: a six-month, a three-month and a one-month.
Hanson wants more disabled veterans to participate. He also wants veterans to know that the job is very friendly to anyone with a disability. “This is one of the few jobs that can be done completely by computer, and the geographic location is almost irrelevant. It’s not an environment where there is bias based on appearance. Everything is done electronically, and any sort of handicap can be overcome,” Hanson says.
Freelancer Heidi Russell Rafferty isa reporter with 19 years of experience, who writes about employment and business issues.
“Now hiring: Companies seeking diasbled vets” continued from page 1
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Five common job search mistakesby JESSIE RICHARDSON
Contributing Writer
Every job search is an uncharted journey and it is easy to take a wrong turn. Here
are fi ve of the most common mistakes jobseekers make in their career searches along with solutions.
1. Neglecting to networkIf your job search plan consists of plastering
your resume on job boards and waiting for the calls to roll in, you may be waiting for quite some time. Networking is one of the most successful yet commonly overlooked methods of fi nding a job. More than half of all jobs are found this way and it is easier than it sounds. Friends, family, neighbors, college alumni, former coworkers, and anyone who might help generate job leads are potential contacts.
Solution: Contact everyone you know. Establish a daily quota, pick up the phone, and make those calls! Use the direct approach and ask for leads or be indirect and ask for advice. Attend job fairs and business socials, visit discussion boards, and check out professional associations. Network with career professionals and other jobseekers. Build your online identity and link up with recruiters. Join online business and social networks such as LinkedIn and Plaxo. Contact the Career Services offi ce or alumni group at your alma mater. Sanitize your personal Web site and/or online profi le; establish a professional looking email address (not [email protected]) and ditch the song ring tone before embarking on a networking quest. Remember to refresh any online resume postings at least every two weeks.
2. Lack of an accomplishment-driven resume
Having networked successfully, you will need a polished, accomplishment-driven resume to make sure you standout from the competition. One of the most common resume mistakes comes in the form of an antiquated objective statement. Think not, “What can this company do for me?” but, “What can I do for this company?” instead.
Solution: Create a resume showcase to grab the reader’s attention, then be clear about the impact you have had on organizations throughout your employment history. The best predictor of future performance is past accomplishment.
3. Failure to researchWhen your networking and resume
generates an interview, prepare by researching the company. Hiring managers frequently ask candidates what they know about the company’s history, mission, customers, competitors, and vision. Many candidates fall fl at on their faces in response.
Solution: You do not have to be an expert on the quarterly sales of widgets in the Pacifi c Northwest, but know enough to
convey sincere interest to the interviewer. In addition, always have questions ready for the interviewers, including asking how they got their start in their companies.
4. Bad-mouthing a former employerWhen asked about the motivation behind
your job search, never be negative about a previous employer. Citing organizational faults and slighting bosses and colleagues will not cast you in a better light. In fact, it may solicit a “bad-mouth thee, bad-mouth me” reaction and call into question your ability to get along with others.
Solution: Instead, fl ip the question by citing knowledge gained from your experience and how you hope to use and build upon it as you continue to grow and pursue additional challenges.
5. Playing the “wait and see” gameFinally, be proactive. Jobseekers often fail
to follow-up. Keep a journal of contacts, job leads, job fair interactions, meetings, and interviews. Jot down notes following networking conversations and interviews – who did you talk to and what did you talk about? Track your resume – where is it and have you heard from them in the last two weeks? If not, give them a call.
Solution: Anyone that gives you 10 or more minutes of their time deserves a prompt thank-you card. Thank interviewers for their time, restate your interest and reiterate what you have to offer. Your networking contacts deserve a similar professional courtesy.
Although a career change can be daunting, you have the opportunity to learn and prosper from the mistakes of others. Take this advice to heart and go forth in your job search with the confi dence it takes to land your dream job!
Jessie Richardson, CPRW, is director of resume services at MilitaryResumes.com.
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Date: October 1, 2008 Location: Fort Bragg, N.C. Sponsor: ACAP/ACS 910-432-0842/0279 Date: October 2, 2008 Location: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com 1-866-801-4418
Date: October 7, 2008 Location: Fort Gordon, Ga. Sponsor: ACAP & ACS 706-791-2009 Date: October 9, 2008 Location: Centennial Club, Biggs Army Airfi eld Fort Bliss, Texas Sponsor: ACAP 915-568-7165 Date: October 15, 2008 Location: Frontier Conference Center (FCC), Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Sponsor: Fort Leavenworth ACAP Center 913-684-2590 Date: October 15, 2008 Location: The Leaders’ Club 1118 Chaff ee Ave., Fort Knox, Ky. 40121 Sponsor: ACAP Date: October 16, 2008 Location: The Windemere Hotel & Conference Center Sierra Vista, Ariz. 85635 Sponsor: ACAP & ACS 520-458-9309
Date: October 16, 2008 Location: NAS Atlanta, Ga. Sponsor: F&FCS 678-655-6062
Date: October 21, 2008 Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center Hampton, Va. 23666 Sponsor: Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Date: October 22, 2008 Location: Moody Field Club Moody AFB, Ga. Sponsor: GA DOL & A & FRC 229-333-7543/7544/7523
Date: October 22, 2008 Location: Fort Stewart, Ga. Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com 1-866-801-4418
Date: October 27, 2008 Location: Sonoran Pueblo Consolidated Club, Bldg. 200 MCAS Yuma, Ariz. Sponsor: MCCS 928-269-3159/5181
Date: October 31, 2008 Location: Fort Belvoir Offi cers’ Club Ft. Belvoir, Va. 22060 Sponsor: USO JETS 703-805-4277
Date: November 5, 2008 Location: SJAFB Offi cers’ Club Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. Sponsor: AFRC 919-722-1123
Date: November 5, 2008 Location: AMVETS Post #1 Tacoma, Wash. 98409 Sponsor: Pierce County Vets
Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Hope Hotel & Conference Center Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Sponsor: POC Beverley Knight- Stukenborg 937-257-5957
Date: November 6, 2008 Location: The Commons Bldg. P-4350 Fort Drum N.Y. Sponsor: ACAP & MORE, POC-ACAP Mgr. 315-772-3284
Date: November 6, 2008 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Sponsor: CivilianJobs.com
Date: November 6, 2008 Location: Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Ga. Sponsor: ACAP & ACS 404-464-3266
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CORRECTION OFFICER –Rivers Correctional Institution, Winton, NC. Provide supervision of inmate work and Living groups in a 1300-bed low security facility. Must pass background investigation, drug screen and Medical evaluation. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,STD. 401(k).
www.thegeogroupinc.comor Fax resume to(252) 358-5214
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not only require the extensive electronics background but also a savvy business sense and 100% travel.
The company places its employees throughout the United States. Opportunities for advancement within are a defi nite possibility as business continues to grow.
“Kustom Signals knows what it takes to be successful,” says Diane Russo, a Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) account representative who routinely assists Kustom Signals in locating quality candidates for hire.
She should know. To date, BMI has placed 11 candidates
with them through its trademark hiring conferences and via direct placement services.
“Kustom Signals is special. They don’t look to just hire candidates. They want to bring in the right person and make him or her a member of the Kustom Signals family. Their skills are definitely nurtured for the long term,” says Russo, noting that the company sends all its new fi eld service technicians to an extensive three-week training
program encompassing everything from design, manufacturing, and sales to installation and maintenance.
“This has been a great selling point to candidates, giving Kustom Signals an edge over competitors,” says Russo.
And how does Kustom Signals feel about their BMI candidates?
“We couldn’t be more satisfi ed. Two and a half years ago, Kustom Signals decided to develop their own fi eld service teams and I was brought on board from the private sector to create that team,” said Smith.
“I have worked with a lot of staffi ng organizations in the past and Diane [Russo] of BMI is the best! She keeps in contact daily with me and follows up on all of our discussions. She always provides me with a wealth of candidates, profi led by my specifi c needs,” said Smith.
“Our success has been going like gangbusters with much of that being credited to the BMI candidates we have hired,” said Smith, adding that prior servicemembers have what it takes to get the job done.
“People who have served in the military understand the concept of command staff, the necessity of rank and how to deal with it effi ciently,” said Smith, who says this is a crucial understanding to have when your customers operate in such an similar environment.
“Also, prior servicemembers that we have hired have shown an amazing dedication to the job. They possess a genuine willingness to go all out and do the job right,” said Smith.
In fact, Smith’s BMI hires are doing so well, he claims that their knowledge of the product and customer is quickly surpassing his own.
“It just blows me away. I have to go out into the fi eld less and less because these techs know our systems inside and out,” says Smith.
“The success of Kustom Signals lies squarely on the shoulders of our BMI placements. I can’t say enough about the outstanding quality of candidates that we are provided,” adds Smith.
To drive home his point, Smith mentions that once during the three-week training program, Stephen Groesz, a BMI placement became involved in an engineering project and successfully resolved a troubling ongoing issue in only two days. Accolades from the executive vice president and down shortly followed.
Another such success story can be found in Ryan Churchwell, a fi eld service technician. Smith calls him “a real superstar.”
“I love working for this company,” said Churchwell, a former U.S. Navy, 2nd Class Petty Offi cer with a background as an aviation electronics technician.
“Kustom Signals takes care of its employees. They are honest and straightforward. You always know where you stand,” said Churchwell, who learned about BMI through a buddy who transitioned out before him.
To fellow servicemembers contemplating a career change from military to civilian life, Churchwell offers some sage advice.
“Start early. Getting hired will take a lot longer than you think it will,” said Churchwell.
“It also helps to have at least a general idea of what it is that you want to do when you take off that uniform,” adds Churchwell.
Now that is information worthy of getting on your radar.
Janet Farley is the author of “The Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide” and she writes the JobTalk column for the Stars and Stripes newspaper. She can be reached at [email protected] for comments and/or column suggestions.
Office of Information & Technology“A solution so good people ask for IT.”
SEEKING INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICERS (ISO) Are you motivated, dynamic and a team player? Come join the Office of Information and Technology
(OI&T) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
DUTIESThe ISO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate level of availability, confidentiality, and integrity of
the systems and applications he/she supports. In addition, the ISO implements appropriate IT security
policies, implement and monitor controls over security procedures, educate users on individual IT
security responsibilities, and provide and track IT security awareness training for the users of VA
networks and applications.
LOCATIONEntry level positions located in cities throughout the United States.
Salary Range: $36,244-$67,259
VACANCY INFORMATIONInformation regarding Information Security Officer (ISO) positions may be found at www.usajobs.gov.
Reference vacancy announcement number: 103-132-08, GS-2210-5/7; 103-127-08, GS-2210-09
and 103-124-08, GS-2210-9/11/12. For additional information, you may contact Leslie Mangold
at (512) 326-6182.
“Kustom Signals: Public safety and technology at its best” continued from page 1
PHOTOS COURTESY OF KUSTOM SIGNALS, INC.
12 OCTOBER 08
by TOM WOLFE
Senior Contributing Editor
Language is a critical component of any successful interview. This language
presents itself in two forms. The spoken word and the unspoken impact of body language are both critical. But one form of body language deserves some particular attention.
Eye contact is an important part of a discussion of body language because it is the fi rst type of body language that comes into play in the interview. Even before the handshake, the candidate and the interviewer establish face-to-face contact. What would you think of the interviewer if he or she failed to look you in the eye? Poor eye contact will cause the interviewer to feel the same about you.
This visual contact continues throughout the interviewing process. Your eye contact says much about you. If you have diffi culty looking the interviewer in the eye, you risk being labeled as lacking self-confi dence or having little interest in the position being discussed. Although poor eye contact can occur at any time during an interview, it is especially damaging when it occurs while the intervieweris speaking.
Many people do better with their eye contact when they have the fl oor than they do when they are listening. What message is being sent in that situation? What you are saying is so important that you look the listener right in the eye to make sure he or she is paying attention. But when the other party has something to say, you are looking at the drapes, out
the window, at your shoes, etc.An interesting phenomenon regarding
poor eye contact is that many people who suffer from it do not even know they have this problem. Do yourself a favor – ask a friend or acquaintance to appraise yours over a period of time. What do they say? Ask them to be deadly honest with you. If you do have an eye contact problem, it can probably be fi xed before you start interviewing.
We are not looking for 100-percent eye contact. That never happens. Scientists have determined that the average person blinks 20,000 times per day. We have to blink to keep our eyes moist and everyone looks around a little during conversation. The key is to make sure the breaks in eye contact are minimal in both occurrence and duration. Under those conditions, they will go unnoticed.
What should you do if you do suffer from poor eye contact? For most people, this is a correctable situation. Practice it in low-stress situations. Focus on what the individual is saying. If you fi nd it hard to look someone directly in the eye, here is a trick: pick a spot on the person’s face near the eyes and look at that instead. The temple, the bridge of the nose, and a freckle are possibilities. Since most eye contact problems improve as you settle into the interview and relax, you can gradually shift your focal point to the interviewer’s eyes.
Many things in the interviewing process are out of your control, so it is important to take charge of those areas in which you do have the ability to infl uence the outcome. One of those areas is body language and, more specifi cally, eye contact. Want to know how to succeed in interviews? Look the interviewers in the eye and tell them what they want to hear – as long as it also happens to be the truth!
Tom Wolfe is the candidate strategies editor and career coach at Bradley-Morris, Inc. He served as a surface warfare offi cer in the Navy and has provided career guidance to military personnel since 1978. Contact Tom Wolfe at 1-800-330-4950 ext. 204 or via e-mail at [email protected] for additional career transition assistance. Used with the author’s permission.
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OFF THE MARKET!David A. Pace, U.S. Army Reserves,Operations and LogisticsWhat resources did you use to prepare your resume and plan your job search? Numerous job sites on the Internet along with government and state agencies
What resources did you use to get interviews (job boards, recruiting services,job fairs, newspaper, etc.)? CareerBuilder
Which resource led to the interview that got you the job? Having a well-written resume and an understanding employer
What factor led the company to make you an offer? My achievements and dedication to the mission
What other advice would you give to military members searching fora new career? Stay focused, do your research, and have a well thought-out plan. Your patience will be rewarded when you least expect it and you will fi nd a career with a “military-friendly” organization.
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QUALIFIED EXECUTIVE STEWARDS, LINE COOKS, NIGHT COOKS, BAKERS/OFFSHORE - ART Catering Qualifi ed Executive Stewards (Chief Manager), Stewards (Line Cook), Night Cooks and Bakers needed for full time employment working the Gulf of Mexico oilfi eld. We are a major offshore catering company servicing clients such as Chevron, Transocean, Shell, British Petroleum, McDermott, etc. Competitive pay and benefi ts! For more info please visit our website www.artcatering.com or call 1-800-969-1252.
AR • Arkansas
TOP PAY FOR CDL DRIVERS – D&T TRUCKING D & T Trucking is looking for Commercial Drivers for pneumatic sand hauling. Experience in sand hauling not required, we will provide on the job training.Drivers stay out in the trucks for 12 days, and then off/home for 3 days. Medical insurance offered. Top pay for easy work. We require at least 2 years verifi able truck driving experience. Must have a CDL. Hazmat not required, but a plus. $60K - $100K earning potential . Other locations available including AZ, LA, TX, more. Please feel free to email with any questions. Send inquiries and resume to [email protected].
CA • California
ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE & RECRUITER WANTED FOR SAN DIEGO OFFICE – BRADLEY-MORRIS, INC. Bradley-Morris, Inc (BMI) is the largest exclusive military recruiting fi rm in the United States and we are growing. Our company was founded in 1991 and we have experienced nothing but growth and success. We have placed military offi cers since our inception and have expanded to placing enlisted technicians and supervisors in 1998 and sales candidates in 2006. We have a need for an Account Representative in our San Diego offi ce to support our West Coast operations. As an Account Representative, you are responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with companies that would be interested in hiring our candidates through inside sales. Financial rewards and benefi ts: Expect to be making $100K+ within two years. This is not a career for someone who is content making $60K a year. Bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Company Trips, are just a few of the perks that come with this opportunity. What sets Bradley-Morris apart? Low turnover – most people employed for over a year and left BMI did so to become a stay-at-home moms, go to school, or become self-employed--start a new business, etc.
The individuals who make up the BMI are some of the best people to work with regardless of industry - we are the winning team. Family Friendly - with plenty of children in the BMI family, we give more than lip service to this important area. Almost all BMI people either coach or are signifi cantly involved in their children’s schools. Signifi cant events in our children’s’ lives are not missed. For more information, call 888-275-0745 or visit www.bradley-morris.com.
CT • Connecticut
REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. Oceaneering is a global oilfi eld provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense and aerospace industries. Oceaneering’s business offerings include remotely operated vehicles, built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, deepwater intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing and inspections, mobile offshore production systems, and engineering and project management. www.oceaneering.com.
GA • Georgia
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER - WELDING SERVICES INC Welding Services Inc. is one of the largest specialty mechanical maintenance contractors in the world, providing fi eld and shop maintenance services to the power, nuclear, chemical, pulp & paper and similar heavy industries. WSI is a leader in the mechanical overhaul and restoration of boilers, process towers, reactors, pressure vessels, valves, associated piping, digesters and components in a wide variety of domestic and international industries. Position requires the ability to perform a wide variety of assembly operations. The ideal candidate must provide mutual respect and have the desire to work in a busy team environment. Position requires the ability to work with hand tools, power tools, operate machinery to install a variety of parts/assembly on electrical equipment and perform required assembly/rework operations to meet quality standards and cable assembly. This position will also be responsible for reading and comprehending detailed drawings and work instructions. Please visit our website at http://www.weldingservices.com to view all our job openings and to submit a resume.
IA • Iowa
ACCOUNT MANAGER IN TRAINING - ECOLAB INC. We are seeking high-energy female & male candidates for an Account Manager in Training (AMIT) role w/in our Food & Beverage Division, the leader in critical sanitation solutions for food, beverage & dairy processing/mfg plant environments. As an AMIT, you’ll work w/ experienced Ecolab associates to learn our business & prepare you to manage your own territory as an Account Manager in 6-12 months. You’ll maintain a dual focus on sales & service of Ecolab’s innovative sanitation products & equipment. We provide solutions to our customers to make them cleaner, safer & healthier impacting food supply, quality & safety. Join Ecolab, named a top company in the U.S. to sell for by Selling Power Magazine. Apply at CivilianJobs.com.
IL • Illinois
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - MONTGOMERY, IL - INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY This position is responsible for safely providing maintenance support to our fast-paced Montgomery, Illinois box
plant that is equipped with technology ranging from simple to state of the art for the corrugated industry. Utilize both excellent mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication) and electrical/electronics skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics. Work positively with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems. Will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas. For more info and to apply go to CivilianJobs.com.
KY • Kentucky
CLERK-PURCHASING & MATERIAL – 021877 – CSX Receive, store, stock and disburse inventory and material. Prepare associated reports. Must be able to operate material handling equipment. Operate offi ce and data equipment. Operate hi-lo/lift truck. Pay Rate: $174.46/day Full rate - $148.29 Entry Rate. Work Hours: Various Shift Work. APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CSX.COM. FOR QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS CALL 1-888-884-9417. PLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEY AT WWW.CSXMILITARY.COM. SAFETY IS A WAY OF LIFE!
LA • Louisiana
QUALIFIED EXECUTIVE STEWARDS, LINE COOKS, NIGHT COOKS, BAKERS/OFFSHORE – ART CATERING - Qualifi ed Executive Stewards (Chief Manager), Stewards (Line Cook), Night Cooks and Bakers needed for full time employment working the Gulf of Mexico oilfi eld. We are a major offshore catering company servicing clients such as Chevron, Transocean, Shell, British Petroleum, McDermott, etc. Competitive pay and benefi ts! For more info please visit our website www.artcatering.com or call 1-800-969-1252.
MA • Massachusetts
RNS, MANAGERS AND OTHER MEDICAL OPPORTUNITIES - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL Utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security offi cers in a correctional environment. Functions as team leader as assigned. To learn more and other opportunities, go to www.civilianjobs.com.
MD • Maryland
GCC LNO COMMAND ADVISOR - NEK ADVANCED SECURITIES GROUP NEK is seeking Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) Liaison Offi cers (LNO) to join our team of experts at Fort Meade, MD and in Tampa, FL. These individuals will be responsible for preparing and assisting the Commander and staff - to oversee and manage capabilities, plans, policy, exercises, and strategies. They will serve as special missions subject matter experts (SME) to the GCC to which they are assigned, other major commands, theater combatant commands, and National Agencies. They will be responsible for facilitating planning in support of course of action development and subsequent operations within specifi c areas of operations. Interested individuals can apply at www.nekasg.com Please label them “ GCC LNO Command Advisor”.
NV • Nevada
TAX PREPARERS - JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE You could earn extra money at tax time! Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is seeking experienced tax preparers. We offer a competitive salary and fl exible
hours to fi t your lifestyle. Come join our growing family! E-mail resumes to [email protected]. For more information, call 800-234-1040. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. No experience? No problem! Enroll in the Jackson Hewitt Basic Income Tax Course and our trained instructors will teach you to prepare individual income tax returns in no time! For more information call 800-234-1040 or visit http://www.jacksonhewitt.com/Locator/TaxSchoolInquiryForm.aspx.
NY • New York
AVIATION MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALS - IMMEDIATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - EMPIRE AERO CENTER - Empire Aero Center is a full service MRO (Maintenance Repair Organization) located in Central NY. We currently have exciting career opportunities for skilled professionals within the aircraft maintenance areas of Structural, Composite, Interior, and Airframe and Power Plant Technicians. Going beyond expectations is the company’s goal for both our customer base and our employees. Our wage rate is competitive and a full benefi t package is included. We offer a modern facility that is located in a small city environment, yet is a short drive to the amenities of Syracuse, NY. The surrounding area offers affordable housing and excellent school systems, where the time to get to work can be measured in minutes! We seek candidates with related military experience in the following job titles: - Airframe & Power Mechanics - Interior Shop Technicians - Structure Technicians - Composite Shop Technicians – Inspection - GSE Mechanic A&P License or Comparable Military Experience. Opportunities for advancement from within the organization are encouraged. Our leadership and our employees start and end their day focused on “can do” responsiveness. Combined with a personal pride and integrity for achieving reliability and effi cient turn-around, they are committed to assuring quality that begins with, and goes beyond expectations. Send resume to [email protected].
TN • Tennessee
UAS OPERATORS, MECHS, TECHS - ISR GROUP INC ISR Group, Inc. is dedicated to building the best service and support organization in the Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS) industry. We direct our total energies in support of UVS programs that are vital to Defense, Intelligence, and Homeland Security communities. We are actively hiring UAS AVO/MPO, EP, MECHANICS, and TECHNICIANS. If you have experience with the Hunter, Scan Eagle, Shadow or similar programs then you may be eligible for a career with ISR Group. ISR Group is the leading company for providing support to UAS operations throughout the world. ISR Group is looking for highly motivated individuals for OCONUS and CONUS assignments. E-mail resume to [email protected] or [email protected]
WA • Washington
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS - THE BOEING COMPANY - Immediate openings for Aviation Maintenance Technicians in the Puget Sound area of Washington state to perform fl ight-line maintenance and inspection on both standard and experimental aircraft. Please visit: boeing.com/careers and click on the Aviation Maintenance Technicians Featured Opportunities button to view a detailed job description. It will direct you to our Aviation Maintenance Technicians Featured Opportunities site, where you can learn more and apply online. Boeing is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace.
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WHERE WILL YOUR NEXT
DEPLOYMENT TAKE YOU?
As one of the nation’s top military-friendly employers, Schneider is the perfect fit for men and women looking for a rewarding career after having served their country. In fact, 25 percent of Schneider associates have a military background. That’s because qualities like safety, excellence, discipline and determination—the very qualities instilled in you—are what drive our company.
We take care of our own:
• Select, nationwide opportunities for drivers, office and maintenance associates• Numerous advancement and management opportunities• Industry-leading training program uses the same teaching methods as the military• New driver apprenticeship program—use your GI Bill and VA benefits for training• Comprehensive pay and benefits packages• Extended benefits and differential pay when soldiers are deployed• Guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training—no vacation time required• Apply, interview and accept job prior to separation
Apply online at schneiderjobs.com or call 1-800-44-PRIDE.
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These words explain in a real and meaningful way the events that led to today’s St. Francis Hospital, a premier health care organization offering vast professional opportunities. Opportunities to pursue your education. To advance your career. To work alongside world-class medical professionals. To help patients and families. To appreciate an excellent quality of life. We invite you to join us in our mission of caring.
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