TAP Career Traing Transition Track opinion

COL Matt Finley — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:03:38 -0500

Has anyone gone thru the CTTT track at TAP recently? If so, did you get he information on careers and what schools can provide the needed training/certification? If not, what was missing?

Response by PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott) made Jan 30 at 2015 12:31 AM

PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott) — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:31:26 -0500

COL Matt Finley I went through TAP in 2010. Not only was it an absolute joke, but also completely worthless. The resume writing class was horrible and if it wasn't for hire a hero I wouldn't know how to write a good resume. The ability to translate your military training and schooling is lacking, the fact that we attend certain schools in the military that relate to civilian schools and walk away with nothing is getting old. Why old, because when you get out if you don't have those certain pieces of paper mean everything.

Response by Sgt Daniel Moreland made Jun 24 at 2015 4:20 PM

Sgt Daniel Moreland — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:20:49 -0400

I went through TAP at Camp Pendleton, CA June 2011. Personally I thought it was a joke as well. I did get some VA info there and very little about resume. What I was hoping for was to get knowledge about what my MOS could translate to when I got out. Luckily, I went to College right after and learned what was needed to make it to the field I am in now. I work for a Global Forwarding Company (Kintetsu World Express, USA inc. It only took me 4 years to figure things out on my own. Thanks for about 5% help from TAP.

Response by SPC Chris Early made Jun 24 at 2015 5:50 PM

SPC Chris Early — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:50:14 -0400

I got out of regular army in 2001 and out of the guard in 2005, it was a joke i just now started to find out that i could have received certifications without taking test back over. Since then i went to school for heating and cooling and college, i was a mechanic when i was in now im a oil changer with no certs TAP didnt work.

Response by SPC Chris Early made Jun 24 at 2015 5:53 PM

SPC Chris Early — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:53:16 -0400

for those who are freshly leaving try http://www.cool.army.mil/. and see if that can help, plus get your JST and AARTS transcript.

Response by SFC Robert Allen made Jun 25 at 2015 12:11 PM

SFC Robert Allen — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 12:11:06 -0400

I want to watch this closely as one of the Track Instructors.

Response by SFC Orlando Aquino made Jun 26 at 2015 1:29 AM

SFC Orlando Aquino — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 01:29:24 -0400

I went thru TAP in 2012. It really needs a lot of improvements. It is not giving service members the reality on what to expect once they are out. I retired in CT where I was the Recruiting Operations Manager for my recruiting company. I was fortunate enough to find a mentor before I completely transition. There is a lot of preparation that goes into separating from the service. I can go on but, I do not want to more of your time. Be prepared, focus and do not give up. If your resume is not getting you interviews, there is something wrong. Remember, your resume gets you the interview and your interview the job. Best of luck.

Response by MAJ Bruce Benedict made Mar 29 at 2016 7:35 PM

MAJ Bruce Benedict — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:35:17 -0400

Recommend looking at http://www.BattlefieldResumes.com - we do a better job and on translating MOS career experience to the civilian workforce. Learn the difference between a USAJOBS resume and a Corporate, private sector and Defense Contractor resume, etc.

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