If you could ask a former Fortune 100 recruiter ANY question (nothing's off the table) what would it be?

Vikki Nicometo — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:06:41 -0500

I'm a former recruiter who worked in Fortune 100 companies and created and ran veteran employment programs. I'd love to answer your questions!

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Feb 9 at 2016 6:25 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:25:19 -0500

Vikki Nicometo Thanks for the offer of your insight: 1. How can veterans best communicate their value to a recruiter from a Fortune 100 company? 2. What pitfalls have you seen vets fall into in their attempts to do so? 3. What separated strong veteran candidates from veteran candidates who got offers of employment?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 9 at 2016 6:44 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 18:44:52 -0500

What is the difference of planning for military operations and civilian operations?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 11:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 23:23:52 -0500

Vikki Nicometo I just have one. I was recently turned down for a Supervisory position. I was told I the email (no phone call/interview etc) that I was over qualified for the position. 2 part question. 1. How is someone over qualified for a position without even interviewing or talking to the candadite? 2. How would I "tone down" (for lack of a better phrase) my resume to make me not so "over qualified"?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2016 10:23 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:23:06 -0500

For those still in the Reserve components, what is a positive way of framing increased responsibility in the Military that may take time away from a prospective civilian job?