Posted on Mar 7, 2015
How can I relate some of the skills I have gathered working as a Military Policeman into talking points for an interview?
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How can I relate some of the skills I have gathered working as a Military Policeman( six years) and as a Sergeant (one and a half) into talking points for an interview? I'm aspiring for a management position with a big box retailer? Conflict resolution and Leadership are big, but what else could I mention?
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I assume you are facing a couple extr4a challenges based on your location. SGT (Join to see), have you tried looking at the Soldier for Life, Transition Assistance Program (added a link below)? There are a couple resources there for you, there is a 24/7 virtual center, also there are specific classes identified to help specifically with interview success.
http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home/Benefit_Library/Federal_Benefits_Page/Transition_Assistance_Program_(TAP).html?serv=147
Take a look at the link, if you need more assistance let me know and I will get you a number you can call the counselors here in the Graf/Vilsek area directly.
http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home/Benefit_Library/Federal_Benefits_Page/Transition_Assistance_Program_(TAP).html?serv=147
Take a look at the link, if you need more assistance let me know and I will get you a number you can call the counselors here in the Graf/Vilsek area directly.
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SGT (Join to see)
My current duty station is great but not ideal for getting out Sergeant Major. Also, Im being medically separated, due to back injury sustained in Afghanistan, about a year prior to my actual ETS date. Therefore, I will be unable to complete my degree before separation as originally planned. I will be asking potential employers to hire me based more on potential and intangibles (communication skills and leadership abilities) than documented accolades like a degree. I will be in touch with TAP and soldier for life as I really need to knock the interview out of the park to beat out potentially more qualified applicants!
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CSM Michael J. Uhlig
SGT (Join to see), this might help you out if you want to get started on looking at the site over the weekend:
http://soldierforlife.army.mil/employment
http://soldierforlife.army.mil/employment
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SSG Hank Ortega
A series of books called "Knock 'Em Dead" (updated annually) is exactly what you need.
the author has sections on your resume, on what to do and what to look like at the interview, and how to comport yourself.
Also when to check back, and what to ask about if you don't get the job.
He also has suggestions for how to answer that one about "Where do you see yourself in 5 years", and the one about "What is your greatest strength" or "...greatest weakness". I used this to successfully interview, and to re-negotiate yearly contracts.
You will also learn to tell if the interviewer knows what they are doing or not,a nd how to direct the interview yourself. Amazing. does it work? In 25 years I never walked out of an interview without an offer or a raise. NEVER.
the author has sections on your resume, on what to do and what to look like at the interview, and how to comport yourself.
Also when to check back, and what to ask about if you don't get the job.
He also has suggestions for how to answer that one about "Where do you see yourself in 5 years", and the one about "What is your greatest strength" or "...greatest weakness". I used this to successfully interview, and to re-negotiate yearly contracts.
You will also learn to tell if the interviewer knows what they are doing or not,a nd how to direct the interview yourself. Amazing. does it work? In 25 years I never walked out of an interview without an offer or a raise. NEVER.
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A few of things jump out immediately to me: Commitment to diversity; attention to detail (mention the types of reports you had to fill out and the deadline for submitting them); experience dealing with difficult "customers" (talk about specific instances where you resolved a situation); and demonstrated track record of seeking out more responsibility (talk about how you progressed through the ranks).
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One resource that I like is http://www.onetonline.org/
It will help you identify the skills that they look for in the job you want. From there, you translate how you developed those skills in your current position. Leadership as an NCO is one that translates easily, and conflict resolution as an MP also works well. Two others that are coming to the forefront right now are problem solving and active listening. Once you know what they are looking for, it's a lot easier to tell them how you personally developed those skills in your current and previous positions.
It will help you identify the skills that they look for in the job you want. From there, you translate how you developed those skills in your current position. Leadership as an NCO is one that translates easily, and conflict resolution as an MP also works well. Two others that are coming to the forefront right now are problem solving and active listening. Once you know what they are looking for, it's a lot easier to tell them how you personally developed those skills in your current and previous positions.
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