Hey guys, I reached out here around May about how hard it’s been finding employment and unfortunately I’m still in the same situation. Former armor officer, who’s been out almost 8 months and still can’t find employment. I utilize ACP and Veterati but it’s only been about development. A couple of referrals but they never landed an interview. If there’s anyone in the Houston area I can connect with or just talked to I highly appreciate that!

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Honestly, it sounds like a bad resume or lack of skill alignment with what you're applying for. A lot of people who get out think they're owed a good job, but I took a big step down when I got out, and it's taken me 8 years to get to where I am now. Humility will take you far.

I mean, how much of a step down do you expect me to take? In no way is this mean to be aggressive, but substantial underemployment hurts numerous Veterans already.

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Get your resume up in Clearance Jobs if you don’t have it already. My background is technical, but you never know what you might land in there. I interview companies that recruit me almost monthly. No application or inquiry submitted. Clearance jobs is pretty legit!

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I will definitely look into that. Appreciate the lookout.

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Shoot me a message if you have an interest in consulting and we can look over your resume!

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What do you do for consulting?

Drop the resume homie. Shoot me a note and we can chat

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Working on that right now.

I wanted to add that I decided to go back instead of reserves this past July. I’m expecting if anyone replies to say go get your MBA but I say this in love, when I say that I need a job to make money.

Ah ok. At least that brings $$ through the door and options to go full time or take a deployment.

You can do part time MBA and work a job. Might be the way to skin the cat in your situation. Or do night time MBA with enough credits to hit the “full time” threshold so you get BAH. I’d imagine that and reserves pay would put you in a decent place

I would like to also clarify, that the intent of this post is not to be entitled or anything, but genuinely seeking out help

Nah, don't see it that way. Nothing wrong with using your network to find a way forward.

Have you used any other services like Hire Heroes USA or head hunters like LucasGroup or Orion Talent?

Send me a DM

FINRA’s a great spot for vets

Message me ... happy to help wherever I can.

Houston has a few decent MBA programs you can use your GI Bill on and get (a small) cash flow going w the MAH. UT and A&M have PT programs (assuming you're an officer or enlisted w ug).

Briefly state your background and skillset to help the group get an idea of where to look to put in a good word.

If you want to chat, holler at me, I'm in Katy.

At a minimum I can put you in touch with some of the vet officers in my network. Some of them are recently separated Os and a few salty ones.

I can refer you to Accenture. Their vet hiring program brings you in as a senior analyst though. Usually will spend a year at SA before promotion to consultant.
You can get your MBA and go straight for consultant or manager.
Feel free to DM if that's the route you want to take.

Talk to Derek!

Happy to talk consulting or risk management on the financial services side. Shoot me a DM.

Shoot me a DM. I got 2 opportunities you might be interested in. One requires secret and a DD214

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