As a service leaver why is it so difficult to get past the first filter?

Maybe my CV is not strong enough or I am not portraying my service career in a civilian context well enough, I don' know, what i do know is i have sent my CV off to be proof read again.

I am looking in the Risk management or Business Continuity Management areas.

just food for thought for recruiters, please give feedback to service leavers so they can promote themselves better next time.

Currently in Private Equity (in India), have an offer to join the PE practice of MBB in SGP. What are the exit options like? Would it help if i stayed in India PE role for a few more years and then try to move or would gaining SEA experience help get me into a PE role in SGP in a few years? Context: Hard to find growth+ tech focused PE roles in SGP at the moment & want to make a move in the next few years. Please advise.

Posted this in a different channel but does anyone here work at Peloton (or know someone who does) and care to share their experience or thoughts on the company?

I got an offer from Infosys. My manager says they will retain me by providing the same offer what I got in Infosys, i have put my resignation and my manager is calling me on weekly basis and saying that he is talking with senior leadership. Will TCS retain me? Suggestions please. I heard TCS has stopped allocating funds for retaintion is that true?

Hello everyone. My joining date is 20/10/22 in natwest.But still i did’nt get any mail regarding my joining formalities.can anyone explain me that how many days it will take to complete my pes verification.

How is it working with tredence? What is the learning curve?
Any pros or cons about tredence?

Anyone’s first day tomorrow?

What does it mean when someone goes on “extended leave”?

Any one planned or attended an Indian wedding in Seattle or New Jersey area? Can you please personal message me? I’m planning my wedding in December and would like some insights. Thank you!

Anybody here use Strava that would like to connect? DM me 😼

I’ve been at Golin for a while and interested in what the outside opinion is of our agency. What are people saying about us?

See the George Floyd trial verdict will be announced in the next hour.

How are you counseling clients around this? Or, are you not counseling clients on this?

Curious to hear from the bowl.

What agencies are hiring for junior consumer roles?

How long do you work at new firm before you boomerang back to your old firm ? Let’s assume the plan is to go back to previous employer with a better pay and title

Is it possible to move from a copywriter job to medical writing?

Hi all- how’s the job market for tax lawyers nowadays? I’m working in accounting firm (international tax) and looking to jump into a law firm. I have 2YOE and JD.

Hi all, I’ve recently onboarded as an HR recruiter with a small NGO. It has been wonderful so far. I want to make the most of my new role. If you have any suggestions or advise, I’d greatly appreciate it.

Does anyone mind looking over my resume and giving some feedback?

I’m having the hardest time finding a new job. I have 12 years of HR experience, a masters in HR, SHRM certification, and all I keep getting are rejection emails. I’ve never experienced this difficult of a time searching for new opportunities. Is this normal once you hit a certain level in your career or is it just me?

"I don’t like morning people. Or morning. Or people”

Words of Wisdom

I just became a commander. I've always been a good soldier, but it's my turn to lead. I hope I do a good job. Any words of encouragement?

How different are the physical requirements for men vs women? I'm thinking of the Navy specifically but would welcome insights from any branch of the military, thanks

Are there a lot of openly gay male soldiers?

How does one decide to take risks and apply for news job when the state of the economy and the world is ever changing. We know salaries are going up, but employers struggle doling out the cash. Is it better to stick where you are or jump into something new?

What do you think you would be doing if you hadn't joined the military? I think I would have been a math teacher or a farmer

There is a certain air of respect you get when you become a military professional. As long as you earn that respect, of course. But I like it, it feels good!

I feel like I haven't seen the results of our efforts. The Middle East is still a mess. There's a war in Europe we won't take part in. Does anyone else feel this way?

I brought my guitar to Iraq, it wasn't easy, but I managed to convince my commander to let me take it. I will never forget those days when we played our favorite country songs with my buddies.

I always have faith that everything will make sense, and we will move into a better era. Sometimes it's challenging to maintain that faith, but it's always there.

The death of my best friend in combat will forever haunt me, no matter how hard I want to accept it and let it go. I've been remembering every day since I came back. It's so hard to deal with this on my own.

What makes a good soldier in your opinion?

Is the military a well-paid career? I’m asking for my future.

What's the biggest life lesson joining the military taught you?

I've seen some unfair treatment among the ranks. Advice on how to handle it?

The feeling of avoiding mines buried on the gorund is one I carry at all times, and I remember the fear and the anxiety at every step. I still feel like this today, like every decision I make will lead to disaster.

What do you think is the most psychologically taxing part of being in the military? I think it's that you're taught to suppress yourself.

Many movies romanticize the sacrifice of one soldier and leave them as a hero, but I have always thought that I hate that. Why would someone need to lose his life to be a hero? I believe the mere fact that we put our life at risk in service is enough to be a hero

What was your primary reason for joining the military?

For those that have been in awhile and looking closely at retirement. Are you switching careers or if you did how did it go? What advice would you give someone four years out from retirement?

Do you guys think that our country is being heavily militarized?