Army Officers, do any of you have any experience with the Assignment Interactive Module 2.0 (AIM 2)?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 12:21:50 -0500

We're going to be using the system to make our assignment requests for our PCS next summer/fall. It looks as though they use the resume portion of the module quite a bit to help guide the receiving unit's with the selection process. The character limit on the site isn't very big. Any tips on creating a succinct resume that makes you stand out amongst your peers?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2018 2:03 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:03:19 -0500

Most units aren’t actively using AIM quite yet from what I’m seeing so far. It seems the way to really make it work is when you put a unit in your top 10 percent, it sends a message to that unit that you are interested in. They may (or most likely not) contact you. But most units are just searching key words in your resume for a skill that they have realized they lack. So as an ORSA for me, I made sure and included my skills at using certain computer languages, decision science techniques, and simulation modeling. For intel it might be proficiency at DCGS or something. If you have special skills, make sure it’s in your resume. Also, for experience, company commander, platoon leader, joint assignments, combined joint assignments, strategic assignments, etc are buzz words that units can search for. To be honest, once you get rid of all the fluff that people normally put into their resumes, the character limit is not an issue. I have 16 years in and had no issue putting my life in there. Also, contact the units you are interested in using the little info link. It gives you the name and contact of the person you are replacing. Email that person and let them know you are interested in replacing them. I did this and that contact put me in contact with decision makers in the unit who can influence your assignment. Like I said, most units aren’t actively using AIM yet but if you contact them, they might flag you on there as someone they are interested in and your branch manager will consider that when placing you.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2018 2:26 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:26:16 -0500

My AIM just closed. 2nd time using it for assignment lists. First time there was no push to have resume completed...nor was there much unit interaction. This time...they wanted the resume updated and completed and I can see that most units are actually giving thumbs up/down and if they show interest in you. It took me awhile to get my resume/profile into the strong category...almost had to fill in info in every tab in order to make that happen.

Recommend being upfront in what type of assignment you are looking for in your resume and cover any experience that is not captured on your ORB.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2018 10:59 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 10:59:02 -0500

It is and always will be about Networking. If you have a unit in mind you need to contact their S-1 and get a meeting with the Boss. I'd go for a By Name Request over a submission to a request to HRC any day.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2018 9:13 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:13:02 -0500

So far it seems to be unnecessary, why do I need an resume if my ORB is properly edited and updated?

Response by 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2018 11:56 PM

1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:56:31 -0500

This is all new to me