RallyPoint's ability to create job networking. Success Story!

MSG Sommer Brown — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:24:47 -0500

I was looking for a job for a considerable amount of time. Another Soldier told me about RallyPoint and I thought what the heck I will sign up. I created my account and had barely finished posting my resume and profile when Joseph Wong contacted me. He works as the recruiting director for the talent acquisition team at Time Warner Cable. My first thoughts are and words to Joe were I am not a sales person, no way no how can I sell anything, he laughed. Joe took the time to talk to me determine what my background skills were, what my aspirations were, what my limitations and apprehensions were, and learn me. From there Joe worked with me on identifying jobs that would fit our discussions. He was not only looking at jobs with Time Warner Cable his employer, but Joe also looked outside that company and put me in contact with other individuals he thought would fit my needs. He mentored me and coached me on how to translate my military accomplishments and skills into the civilian work force. I received a call stating that I had an interview with TWC for a position and this happened after about 1-2 weeks of talking with Joe the first time. Joe continued to encourage me to look around and let him know of what I was seeing and what I was interested in and that if he could open a door for a discussion with that company he would. I did the interview and got the job. HAD it NOT BEEN FOR RallyPoint I would have never met Joseph Wong and I would have never realized that there are companies and people out there who are fighting for the Veterans and willing to go the extra miles to ensure that there is a easy transition from military life to civilian workforce. I would recommend this team of talent acquisition specialist any day of the week. They have the Veterans best interest at heart and will do whatever it takes to help you. I highly recommend Time Warner Cables talent search team.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Nov 4 at 2014 5:31 PM

SGT Richard H. — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:31:33 -0500

Congrats on the new job! RallyPoint truly is a great resource.

Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Nov 4 at 2014 5:36 PM

MAJ Dallas D. — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:36:49 -0500

Great Story and Congrats!!! Joseph Wong Look for a thread of someone in Dallas looking for a company like TWC!!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Nov 4 at 2014 5:49 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:49:43 -0500

Congratulations! Love hearing 'good news' stories! We need more of them! I wish you the best in your new career!

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 4 at 2014 5:50 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:50:44 -0500

MSG Sommer Brown -- congrats on your success! Thanks for sharing your story. This will inspire others across the RallyPoint community who may be dealing with the same circumstances. Best of luck and keep us posted!

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Nov 4 at 2014 6:06 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:06:39 -0500

MSG Sommer Brown - Congrats! So happy to hear you landed at TWC. The RP community has really been singing the praises of Joseph Wong, Travis Triggs, and LTC Paul Turevon for some time now. They really hold veteran hiring to such a high level of importance that they will regularly send members outside of their own company if they can't find a location hiring close enough to our members. This really shows it's all about the veteran to them. We are all behind you 100% as you take the next big step! Best of luck at TWC. Cheers!

Response by Joseph Wong made Nov 4 at 2014 7:30 PM

Joseph Wong — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:30:59 -0500

MSG Sommer Brown we are honored to have you join us. You left out the part that you worked tirelessly to learn more about the process and had the patience to endure the wait. Sgt Jeffrey Hayes heads up, another Carolina Vet in our ranks. LTC Paul Turevon , Kimberly Shovlain , Nicole Vourlas-Davis , Laura Bennstrom

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 9:24 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:24:29 -0500

Congratulations and good luck in your new career.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2014 1:56 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:56:55 -0500

That is so wonderful. It's good to see that Joseph Wong is reaching out to veterans, even outside of his own company to help link vets with jobs. Congratulations MSG Sommer Brown! Joseph Wong You're awesome. Hooah!