Which KSAs should I place on my resume?

LTC Jay Hicks — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:11:05 -0500

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Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Jan 31 at 2016 1:46 PM

SSG Eddye Royal — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 13:46:20 -0500

LTC Jay Hicks, I help Vets with linking members up with positions throughout the Country through Networking, i.e. like LinkedIn where I have almost 4K, including some Command Staff, and Fortune 500 100 firms. You can use me POC. I am including a sample of what I can do.

Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Jan 31 at 2016 6:46 PM

SSG Eddye Royal — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:46:26 -0500

Update: Sir, we have a couple of professionals on LinkedIn. I actually don't see yourself as having a problem with getting into the IT area at all. I am sure that L-3 Communications if they have an opening in a Upper Mgt slot you would or should fit fine. Do you still have any contacts.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2016 7:29 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:29:16 -0500

Find the position description for the job you are applying for. Make sure you cover all of the evaluated KSAs for the job your applying for (which you're actually qualified for). Anything else only if it is superlative.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Feb 2 at 2016 8:28 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:28:21 -0500

LTC Jay Hicks One approach that worked for me...build two ridiculously long resumes for yourself, one chronological and one with all the KSAs arranged by category. These are your "generics". Then for particular job applications, you are able to select the lines that directly apply to the job you're applying for, building your tailored resume to the acceptable length and prioritized according to that particular job. Of course, remember that relationships built and maintained are WAY more likely to land you the position of a lifetime than a perfect resume. Keep networking, and best wishes.