I've been job hunting almost a year now. Applied to entry level and supervision positions. I have only gotten two interviews at this point. I feel like my background and military achievements are intimidating hiring managers. I am at a loss how to approach this. I want to present a strong resume, but I am concerned it may be too strong, if that's actually possible.
Here's an abbreviated breakdown of my background.
USAF EOD
Had top secret sci/dcid 6/4 clearance
Hazmat tech
Personnel reliability program operator ( nuke accident/incident world for me)
USSS support for president, VP, candidates, and the queen
Iraq tour
Info Security manager and personnel security clearance manager
Work section supervisor
Got out:
BS in biotechnology 3.84 gpa graduated after 6 semesters
Then life slowed down with me in the brewing industry. I have been held back from performing and achieving. I am trying to get out and I am having a hell if a time finding alternative choices.
Anyone have a background in HR or hiring practices have any advice? Am I just thinking I am better than other candidates when its really not the case? I feel I am translating my skills from the military to normal life effectively,
but maybe I am not.
I'm good under pressure. I am trustworthy, very honest, hardworking, driven, highly trainable, diverse background, mechanically talented as well as academically. I can work very independently with out supervision as well as a being a strong team member.
Anyone got some reality for me other than the job market is tough?
Here's an abbreviated breakdown of my background.
USAF EOD
Had top secret sci/dcid 6/4 clearance
Hazmat tech
Personnel reliability program operator ( nuke accident/incident world for me)
USSS support for president, VP, candidates, and the queen
Iraq tour
Info Security manager and personnel security clearance manager
Work section supervisor
Got out:
BS in biotechnology 3.84 gpa graduated after 6 semesters
Then life slowed down with me in the brewing industry. I have been held back from performing and achieving. I am trying to get out and I am having a hell if a time finding alternative choices.
Anyone have a background in HR or hiring practices have any advice? Am I just thinking I am better than other candidates when its really not the case? I feel I am translating my skills from the military to normal life effectively,
but maybe I am not.
I'm good under pressure. I am trustworthy, very honest, hardworking, driven, highly trainable, diverse background, mechanically talented as well as academically. I can work very independently with out supervision as well as a being a strong team member.
Anyone got some reality for me other than the job market is tough?