Resume looks great, I thank you so much.

I received a conditional offer of employment from BNSF (barring physical and background check). Whoo Hoo!!!

I also received a call from IR and they are preparing an offer for me. I should know something on that soon. I'll keep you posted.

Randall,

Thanks for the career counseling. I did what you said and found out from JCI that I am one of two candidates they have chosen. There is only one position however. The plant manager is sending my resume and contact info to their corporate offices for follow up. He said that someone from corporate HR would be calling me.

It sounds like they will be making offers to both of us and whoever accepts the lowest compensation package will be hired. Does that sound right to you? Even before I went there they asked my how much money I wanted. I told them I was looking to get in the $80,000s. That is not a high amount of money for a staff level position in automotive. I estimate that generally the pay is about $95-$110. What do you think?

As far as you doing my resume, I want to continue with that, I don't have a job and your career counseling alone is worth $300.

Much Thanks, J.

----- Original Message ----- From: "MilitaryJobHunts.com" Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 4:04 PM Subject: Re: Johnson Control and James Hardie

> Jack,

> I am familiar with both Johnson Controls and James > Hardie. These are good, professional companies. So, I > find it puzzling that they interviewed you and dropped > it without some kind of response.

> So, have you received a firm 'no' from them? Your > letter suggests that you haven't.

> My gut is telling me that you should contact them and > politely given them a "shit or get off the pot" > message concerning the positions you seem well > qualified for; I believe that after looking over your > stuff again; I think they believe that also.

> Sorry about being so blunt but before I get into the > resume, I think you owe it to yourself to get an > answer. You may find out that the they are suffering > from organizational procrastination.

> I once worked for Eaton Corp, as you know a supplier > of the auto industry. They interviewed me and then > nothing. At the time, I was getting out the Navy and > needed a job. So, I sent them a letter. 24 hours > later, I got a job offer.

> I don't want to see you waste your money. I'd try to > contact them once again. In the event that your > application slipped through the system and they > "promptly" offer you a job, I'd refund you my resume > service fee.

What do you think? It doesn't hurt to try. But the > decision is up to you. In the meantime, I will begin > the preliminaries on your resume. Keep me posted.

> Randall > MilitaryJobHunts.com

Hey Randall,

You did a great job making my resume look presentable. How did you get so good at resume fixing? I still have to get it send to security so to see if they need to make any changes. That will be the real final draft. I quess I really don't know how to present myself on paper.

Thank you, R.

Randall,

Hello, I just wanted to thank you again for getting me responses to my job seach. I am happy to inform you that I've been offered a job at Westar, in Huntsville. I could'nt have done it without your assistance. I do have a question about "pay negotiations" right now they have made me an offer, but I would like your opinon on this matter if you don't mind.

To: director@militaryjobhunts.com
Subject: Re: thoughts
Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 16:58:19 -0500

Well Randall their final offer is 65K, I assume because my semi-monthly pay went from $2166-$2291 a $125 diff that came out to $3k year. This is my net figures. And you know your right, I will get my foot in the door, and hopefully move up in salary. Thanks Donald.

>From: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
>Subject: Re: thoughts
>Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 13:16:43 -0700 (PDT)

>Don,

>Start thinking along these lines: Westar is a defense >contractor. It makes it money by contracting with (A) >the government(military) directly or (B) contracting >the bigger contracters who have direct contracts with >government(military).

>Everyone one in this supply chain has to benefit. That >is, the gove needs its needs/work down and the >contractors need to make money.

>So, you're not happy with 62k from what i gather.

>What do bigger contracts pay. Look at this:

>http://www.titan.com/products-services/abstract.html?docID=405

>Titan works with ietm's but are they doing them or are >they contracting them out to westar. If they are, >titan needs to make seome money and westar might bid >down to get a sub of a contract business; so westar's >salary is lower.

>Understand?

>Of course, this conjecture and I don't know the >relationships. But, depending on things, Westar may >pay less than another contrcter for reasons. So, go >and find all the contractors doing this kind of ietm >and see what they are offering?

>I would have done a bit more research before counter >offering westar. However, they offered you a job so >quickly, it makes me feel they wanted to grab you >fast, after all, you fit their requirements like a >glove.

>Next point:

>All companies have pay ranges. The range is normall a >$10k bandwidth, so to speak. Asking for so much more >might be out of their range. However, it was good to >play poker with them and see what they are made of. I >would have asked for $5k more myself. Tech writers can >make from 40k to 75 k and i few Phd types make 100k. >So, they were well within the range of the tech >writing profession.

>Final point: you have a lot to offer. You interviewed >well. You fit them. But my man you still are in a >transition. I guarnatee you that 6 months of working >for westar at 62 k that you could go into the market >again and ask for a lot more. You will not believe >this until you experience it; and it happened to me!

>So, while they are hemming about on money, start >looking for similar jobs out there and start applying >and getting interviews to see what happens and then >you are in a bargaining posotion, putting one job >offer against the other. Now, you only have 1 bird in >the hand. Go look for those 2 in the bush.

>By the way.....I cannot helping mentioning >this....after aftering looking at Westar's job >requirements, I compared ACAP's resume and my version >of your resume. I think ACAP's cut out the shit that >made westar jump at you. You should consider telling >them that they are giving their customers >misinformation. I'll shut up now.

>Good Luck to you.

>Keep in touch!

>Randall >MilitaryJobHunts.com

Randall,
How are you. I want to thank you for your assitance in getting me on track.
I called Greg on twice but he hasn't returned my calls. But that's not a problem. I have a interview with two companies: one called WESTAR and Sikorsky. I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks.

Name, U.S. Army

From: "N."
To: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
Subject: Resumes
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:01:57 -0600

Good morning Randall thanks for the outstanding job you did with my resume and cover letter. I am really impressed with the final product.

N.

From: Name
To: "'MilitaryJobHunts.com'"
Subject: FW: Resume Draft 2 ver 2
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:26:17 +0100

Randall,
Here is draft 2 with some changes. Hopefully you can smooth them out. I also have had additional training as a Combat Lifesaver. Where would that fit? Or does it? I was also a Red Cross CPR Instructor for a couple of years and trained/recertified over 150 people (late 1990s) Good luck with this and let me know if you have any more questions.

Oh, by the way, N.P. got a job from the 'long resume' he had submitted to a company and will start work on 1 May. So, this is good news that his resume was effective (total time was 1 month).

Sincerely, Name

From: Name
To: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
Subject: Re: Final Resume and Cover Versions
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:47:39 +0000

Randall,
I would like to take the time to thank you for the work you put into developing my resume and cover letters. I truly appreciate your efforts and would recommend your services. It has been a good experience in resume and cover letter writing for me.

Thank You,

Name

Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:00:05 -0800 (PST)
From: name
Subject: RE: Question about Job Req #221109 - Labor Foreman
To: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
Dear Mr. Scasny,
Thank you for your help!! I don't know how you did it, but I have been trying to get hired by Kbr for almost 3 months. Thank you very much!!

Subject: Re: Resume
From: name
To: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
Date: 26 Mar 2006 18:23 GMT
Randall,
I know that you have done a great job in reference to my resume in which I tried to give you everything that I accomplished military and civilian wise. I really don't know what else I can offer you but I appreciate what you have done so far. I really can't tell you how much I appreciate everything that you've done. Thanks again for your help.

name

Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 20:14:50 +0000 (GMT)
From: name
Subject: Re: Shaking The Trees; The Ball's In Your Hands
To: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
OK Randall,
I've removed the foot from my ass. haha. Just kidding. Thanks for all your advice and time. I think I got your point, and am 100% full go now. So whatever happens I will deal with it, and if it takes going back then I'll do it.

I'm glad the money thing is now sauced out in my head too. I realize what kind of salary I'm shooting at and am fine with it. 50-60 is good. I called Life Cycle Engineering and she said she didn't realize that I wasn't local and they wanted someone to start right away. She said to call her when I got back to PA - there might be another position opening around then. I called about the CAT job twice but got an answering machine. I left a message both times and in the end said I will call him tomorrow at 1130 to talk to him. I said to email me if that wasn't convenient. Actually I'd really like this job - it sounds right up my alley. We'll see.
Jim

ubject: RE: Question about Job Req #221109 - Labor Foreman
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:25:16 -0600
From: "name@halliburton.com>
To: "MilitaryJobHunts.com"
Good morning Randall,
I forwarded your email to one of the recruiters that handle the positions that you are inquiring about to get some input for you. Her response follows:

"There are some positions as Labor Foreman that do not necessarily require construction experience. I am looking for several Labor Foremen at this time and I would be happy to talk to the gentleman that this man is talking about. I just need a name if he has applied and I will take a look at his experience and then give him a call."

If you would be so kind as to send me the contact information for this gentleman then I will be more than happy to get it to the recruiter so that she can review the application and then contact him.

Kind regards, Name KBR Jobs

From: name@us.army.mil
To: director@militaryjobhunts.com
Subject: [Company] Phone Interview
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 21:47:49 -0000

Randall,

Just when I started to doubt and think that maybe I was under qualified; Company calls and I had a great initial interview, they want to set up a phone interview with their senior project manager. Afterwards, the HR manager mentioned an interview when I get back [from overseas]. Their salary range is the mid forties to the low fifties. Does that sound reasonable for the job title? I�m very excited and looking for any advice you may offer. Have a great day and thanks for all your help Randall.

Sincerely, [Customer]

From: name@us.army.mil
To: "Randall Scasny"
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 00:06:16 +0100
Subject: [Name] Resume

Randall,

I am so excited about the work you are doing, thank you for your efforts. I turned on the track changes tool and did my best to update this draft. I am looking forward to life after the military and realize that having enlisted your services will enable a brighter future for my family and I. Thank you again, I am looking forward to the next draft.

[Name]

To: "'r scasny'"
Subject: RE: Resume Draft 3
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 08:38:45 -0000

Randall,
Thank you for this final Draft, it looks great. As you stated in your email, no, I have not begun the job hunting process yet. I felt this should be my first step in the process, and once I complete this step, then I will begin actively searching. I will definitely keep you posted and will be sending any further info up until that point in January. Thanks for all your help, I'll be in touch soon. And thanks for the insight as far as real estate is concerned. I am taking some leave time until Jan 6th and I will send you some postings for what I am looking for.

Sincerely,

Between the "green" lines indicates all the correspondence for one customer. It is one example of how we work with customers.

Name
To: "'director@militaryjobhunts.com'"
Subject: help with my resume.
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:16:41 +0100

Yes, I read your article on basic and advanced techniques for effective resume writing. My question is concerning any references you may have to companies that specialize in these career data files. I love the concept and I think it could work well for me, however, I do not feel confident in my own writing abilities. Could you point me in the right direction? Sincerely,

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[Overseas Location]

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Wed, 7 Sep 2005 06:57:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: "r scasny"
Subject: Re: RESPONSE TO YOUR EMAIL: help with my resume.
To: Name

Name,

Thanks for your email, and compliment, as well.

We specialize in this type of resume writing or rewriting. In fact, I have rewritten a lot of Supply/Logisitics resumes. They are a popular customer of MilitaryJobHunts.com.

Our process is very structured and gets results.

In rewriting the resume, we review your career goals, do business research to investigate your industry sector and build the resume around your goals and the industry, including keywords commonly used.

The resume will go through 3 drafts:

*Draft 1: the information-gathering draft. In this draft we gather most of your basic resume and career information.

*Draft 2: the focusing draft. In this draft we focus the resume to a specific industry or position and deepen the resume detail to enhance its computer search-ability to optimize online job hunting.

*Draft 3: the clean up draft. In this draft, we edit and rewrite your resume narratives to eliminate unnecessary military jargon and to ensure it is a complete record of your accomplishments.

*Final Draft: we take Draft 3 and edit it to create 3 versions: a long, medium and short version. This is done to make the document adaptable to a variety of situations (e.g. sometimes you only need 1 page qualification brief and other times you need a 3-page detailed record.)

If you are interested, and want to get started, please visit this page on our website:

http://www.militaryjobhunts.com/resume1.html

After completing the process, we will contact you to begin (usually 24 hours).

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Thanks For Serving Our Country.

Sincerely,

Randall Scasny
Director, MilitaryJobHunts.com
http://www.militaryjobhunts.com

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From: Name
To: "'r scasny'"
Subject: RE: Thank You For Your Order
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 15:30:43 +0100

This will be an original resume. I work in the logistics and planning field for the marine corps. I've been in this field for 5 years now and am working specicically with supply. As a warehouse chief, and the local purchasing officer. I am looking for a position with a DOD contractor or a civilian one such as Haliburton or Parsons. I would like to work abroad in a non hostile enviornment. Thank you for your help, I look forward to working with you.

Name

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From: Name
To: "'r scasny'"
Subject: RE: Resume Draft 1; Commentary
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:17:00 +0100

Randall,

I am thus far very pleased with the first draft of my new resume. I wanted to appologize for my delinquent response and to update you on the specific direction I am headed for. I've been really swamped with work here in Africa and so I am still answering your questions as well as trying to get a hold of a new fitness report from my superiors. Attached is a job posting for a position I am wanting to apply for. It is exactly what I am looking for with the exception of it being a stateside position. To explain your first comment about gaining a lot of skills in a short period of time, this is my response. I am a reservist that is true, I represent buyers and sellers in the real estate market as a civilian and I didn't think that it was relevant to the position I am currently seeking. That is why there are gaps in my employment. Within those gaps I was working as a sales agent in the civilian sector. As a reservist on drill weekends I was the Logistics Cheif for my unit. Planning and directing groups to complete tasks. Organizing functions, for morale, for fundraising, for future missions, etc. The listed jobs were periods of active duty were I was recalled and moblized in support of the war effort. I plan to elaborate in my next response. I would like my resume to reflect a supply/logistics base but with an emphasis on my leadership and supervisory capapbilities. I'm working on that right now and will submit that info with in 2 or 3 days. This posting is exactly what I am aiming for.

http://kbrcareers.webrecruiter.com/pls/kbr/maine.d?s=0431894D00DD3434E044000 3BA74E87F

Thanks for all your help,

Name

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From: Name
To: "'r scasny'"
Subject: RE: a friendly reminder
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 09:21:43 -0000

Randall,

I appologize for the hold up. I just found out that my job is going to be changing here. I'm now going to be the Supply Chief until I leave in March. Generally that doesn't happen to a guy of my rank in the Marine Corps, but this is a special circumstance. Having said that, I will have my billet description to you on the next draft we work on, I was also waiting to get a fitness report for this past quarter which reflects what I've been doing here since this past june. the previous fitreps, I'm working on, I didn't bring them out here(dumb move) so I'm trying to get them faxed.

Here is what my Billet accomplishment say for this past quarter. -Supervised and improved the operation of the warehouse/issue point; specifically, he reorganized all containers, thus improving efficiancy, established a care-in storage program, and established daily operating proceedures that were not previously in place. -Conducted an inventory of storage facility and established an inventory report of all items available for issue. -Successfully processed over $200,000 in system requisitions and over $250,000 in local purchases; responsible for improved delivery and over $15,000 in savings through personal negotioation with local vendors and execution of blanket purchase agreements. -Analyzed usage data for all consumable supplies ans established stockage levels and replenishment plan; provided this data to the local GSA store(GSA is a civilian supply point set up to save money on office consumables rather than paying for them through local vendors) thus reducing inventory. -Facilitated disposal of over 700 unserviceable items. -Initiated a software tracking system for all local purchases. these are the accomplishments for my other job listings.

[Other Duty Station], -Responsible for standing up completely new supply accounts and managing them. The key is that I did all of the ground work to actually open these new accounts. - Was soley responsible for the safe return of over 3.6 million dollars worth of supplies from in theater back to their respective reserve sites across the states, this included artillery, tank trucks, weapons etc. I recieved an Achievement medal for that. -I also implimented a manual system for logging all of our transactions allowing us to research our progress and any deficiencies.

[Civilian Employer Name] -the biggest one that stands out in my mind was that my department was the one and only department that didn't run out of any of our weekly advertised sales items. Only because I changed our allotment specifically for that christmas rush. It was for the weekend before christmas. In retail sales that's usually a madhouse weekend, I ordered more of what I knew were going to be sales items and we had no customer complaints as a result, and the residual was not much at all. -I also began giving required classes on salesmanship and suggestive selling that resulted in an 18% increase of sales after 3 months of this training. The increase held until I left the company.

You asked about what I was doing up until April of 2002, I was a student at [College Name] as well as a reservist in the Marine Corps. I worked some jobs but nothing relevant to logistics or supply. Correction, I worked as an associate for [company name], lots of stocking involved but i doubt that will help, I don't even remember the dates.

I studied Business from Aug '00 to about May '02. I believe I completed like 22 credit hours. yes I am familiar with MS project. DASF- Due And Status File it's a Marine specific software that is used to track requisitions and it generates status on items that have been ordered. This system is used for mostly tactical or SL-3(component parts) gear that has to be purchased through military sources. Reports can be generated off of the DASF and then compared with on hands and such. Let me know If you need more info on that. ULLS-S4 LMP are not Marine software packages but I believe ATLASSS is the same, as well as MIMMS, just a diferent name, you tell me what would be mostly recognized.

I forgot to mention I've done an advanced Warehouse proceedures course as well. Clarification #1 that is incorrect, the last job is my current job in [location], I will be done in March of 2006, I must have but 2005 by accident. Clarification #2 I joined the Marine Corps in may of 2000, as a reservist, I stopped attending [college] in '02 and that was because I was activated. I'm not sure if I explained this to you earlier but the dates i gave were for my periods of active duty in support of OEF. While in [duty station] I did a short tour in Iraq and finished the activation for the year. when I returned to reserve status i began working in real estate and served as my unit's logistics advisor. The position I'm looking for in logistics might not require my real estate info, but If you think it will qualify as valid, I will gladly submit that to you. Education I graduated from[school name] with an honors Diploma in [location] '00. Thanks for your continued patience and agaion, I appologize for the delay. Please let me know if you need more information.

Name

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Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 07:00:18 -0800 (PST)
From: "r scasny"
Subject: RE: a friendly reminder; Draft 2 Deadline
To: name

Name,

I'm glad to hear about your new billet (promotion) responsibilities.

I read through the info you provided me. This is good stuff.

I will begin on draft 2. (If it takes us more than 3 drafts to do your resume, that's fine. )

We will add your fit rep info and anything else on draft 3.

I'll get you the next draft on Friday.

Have a good week,

Randall
MilitaryJobHunts.com

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Randall, I am thus far very pleased with the first draft of my new resume. I wanted to appologize for my delinquent response and to update you on the specific direction I am headed for. I've been really swamped with work here in Africa and so I am still answering your questions as well as trying to get a hold of a new fitness report from my superiors. Attached is a job posting for a position I am wanting to apply for. It is exactly what I am looking for with the exception of it being a stateside position. To explain your first comment about gaining a lot of skills in a short period of time, this is my response. I am a reservist that is true, I represent buyers and sellers in the real estate market as a civilian and I didn't think that it was relevant to the position I am currently seeking. That is why there are gaps in my employment. Within those gaps I was working as a sales agent in the civilian sector. As a reservist on drill weekends I was the Logistics Cheif for my unit. Planning and directing groups to complete tasks. Organizing functions, for morale, for fundraising, for future missions, etc. The listed jobs were periods of active duty were I was recalled and moblized in support of the war effort. I plan to elaborate in my next response. I would like my resume to reflect a supply/logistics base but with an emphasis on my leadership and supervisory capapbilities. I'm working on that right now and will submit that info with in 2 or 3 days. This posting is exactly what I am aiming for.

end of correspondence for the above customer.

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From: name@comcast.net
To: "Randy Scasny"
Subject: resume
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:54:16 +0000

Randy,

I'm sending my resume and coverpage. My resume is fiarly [sic] recent, but I have been doing Sarbannes-Oxley for a year. I would still like to do technical work.

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[Name],

First off, good to hear from you!

I received your cover letter and email.

I briefly looked over the documents.

The letter reads like a quick email note to a recruiter. How have you gone about securing work? Recruiter? Agency? Online Job Boards?

Are you looking for another Sarbannes-Oxley project? Or, are you open at this point?

The resume needs work, specifically on your most recent positions. When would you like the resume completed?

Randy

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From: name@comcast.net
To: "Randall Scasny"
Subject: Re: resume
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:51:45 +0000

Randy,

How have you gone about securing work?

Monster, DICE, buddies.

Are you looking for another Sarbannes-Oxley project?

Not really. If that's what's available, I'll do it. I got my cert in case I have to pursue system auditing as a way to pay the rent. I prefer technical/development work.

Or, are you open at this point?

My contract ends in December. I don't intend to wait that long.

The resume needs work, specifically on your most recent positions. When would you like the resume completed?

30 days.

Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:03:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Randall Scasny"
Subject: Re: Resume Draft 1; Commentary
To: name@comcast.net

[Name],

Attached is the first draft of your resume. Please review and update as necessary after you have read the commentary pasted below this note.

Any text in the color "blue" on the resume file is where I am asking for verification or additional information.

When you are finished updating, please send the file back to me. (If you'd rather not make your updates on the file, that's fine. Then send me an email back with the updates.)

Sincerely,

Randy

Comentary

1. I use a structured approach to resume writing, consisting of 3 drafts. Draft 1 is the information gathering draft; Draft 2 is the focusing draft; and Draft 3 is the clean up draft.

2. I approached you resume a bit different from other customers. Since you are employed, and have used your resume to gain employment, then your existing resume content has hiring appeal. So, your resume does not need a complete overhaul, rather, to improve it, the resume needed the addition of information--more or less a retrofit, so to speak.

What kind of info?

Well, your existing resume is written in a way very common with technical professionals: very detailed, technical and written for a subject matter expert. There's nothing wrong with this. However, as you know, lots of different people (both technical and non-technical, human and software) are increasingly involved in the hiring screening process. Thus, resume content should not only be technical and detailed but should reflect the nominality of hiring requirements and decisions. So, the content I have added attempts to span this breadth.

3. Objective: This is my attempt at an employment objective. Edit and correct as you see fit.

4. Career Summary: You have a long and impressive career record. (No flattery is intended here; just a statement of fact.) When one has a long career record of lots of technical detail, it is easy for the resume reader/screener to be overwhlemed by the facts. A career summary can help them get meaning and context to understand you better. I have used this modified career summary to capture as much the salient points of your career as possible. This kind of summary serves another function: I call it a "keyword" reservoir. These keywords enchance the search-ability of your resume.

Edit and correct as you see fit.

5. Employment History. In the first draft, I normally leave much of your existing resume narratives in tact. Instead, I focus on deepening the content of the overall section.

I also add an Achievements section to your most current positions. The achievements bounce off the delineated job tasks in such a way that gives the reader "organizational" meaning to your work. This aids in elevating reader interest.

Finally, I realize that a couple of the positions were resume fillers. That's fine. Then try to correct both the job tasks and the achievements as if you were in that kind of position.

6. The rest of the resume is self-explanatory.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Randy

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From: name@comcast.net
To: "Randy Scasny"
Subject: My Resume
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 19:51:33 +0000

Randy,

Looks great. I added the achievements per your suggestion. Let me now what you think.

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[name],

I received your Draft 1 updates. Just what I wanted to see. Thanks for your prompt response.

I will get you draft 2 by Tuesday (October 25).

Just by looking at your updates, it appears that Draft 2 will be the final draft. Sometimes the process does not need 3 drafts and sometimes it needs more than three. Your resume has progressed rather quickly.

Thanks for the business.

Randy

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Sun, 11 Sep 2005 04:19:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: "J.B."
Subject: Howdy
To: deployed@militaryjobhunts.com
Hello. My name is J.B. and I am stationed in Korea. A friend of mine, MSGT B.W., USAF recommended y'all to me. So how do we get the ball rolling? I need a resume, no big hurry. I am scheduled to ETS October 2006. What info do you need from me, and how do I go about paying you?
J.B.
SSG, US Army

Subject: RE: apply now
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:00:55 +0200
From: P.S.
To: "r scasny"

Randall,

FYI...I did apply for this job and received some positive feedback. They said that I was qualified for 1 or more positions, but the selection process won't start until October time frame. Since I am still 7 months out from being available to start working, I think my chances are pretty slim. However, I just went through a transition assistance program class and personally spoke with the Titan headhunter here in [location]. He said that my resume looks great and to get it to him (already did), but he said he would not even consider me until around the first of the new year. I guess this is what is to be expected, but it sure would be nice to get something lined up before I strip the military uniform and put on a suit.

I am still interested in drafting a Secure Communications/Telecommunications resume, so please let me know what I need to do to get this one started. Anyhow, I appreciate your help and will keep you posted on how things are going if you are interested.

From: E.A
Subject: re: testimonial
To: "Randall Scasny"
Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:36:47 -0700 (PDT)
Dear Randy,
I am writing you to thank you for diligently working on my resume with me. The research you did to find key words to add into my resume really helped narrow down my focus to appeal to the hiring managers. The woman who hired me said "the details in my resume are what caught her eye". Thank you so much for your time and support. I can't believe I was able to get a job within three weeks!
Keep in touch and take care,
E. A.

From: R.R.
To: "r scasny"
Subject: Big help!!!!
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 09:51:50 -0400
Randall,
Thank you for your work on my resume. What a difference it is now. I did look at the before and compared the after. I applied to the CIA but not sure if they will take me? Just wanted to thank you again. I am going to start putting my resume to all the agencies and see what happens. If you have any suggestions or comments, please e-mail them to me. Keep in touch!

R.R.

From: C.L.
To: "r scasny"
Date: Sun, 29 May 2005 13:00:32 -0500
Subject: Thanks for the Resume

Randall, Just want to say thanks again Randall.

C.L.

Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 20:19:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: R.M.
Subject: Draft Resume #2
To: "r scasny"
Robert, thanks for your help. The resume looks better than I could have hoped. I understand about the proper way of making a resume now, and have been sending people to your website. I will be waiting for the final when you complete it. I know about the website you talked about and will post there, as well as other job websites. You have changed my life. R.M.

Mon, 16 May 2005 10:19:34 -0700 (PDT)
From: V.W.
Subject: Job Offer!
To: ,

Well, it's official--I have not officially accepted since two other positions are still in the consideration stage--but the GM of [company] called and has already tendered an offer on paper. They had a base salary range of which I insisted the top of the scale and they agreed, along with the monthly bonus potential and percentage of commissions from the sales force I'll be managing. It will become [parent company] in 9-12 months which offers even more potential, not to mention exceptional benefits. [parent company] is a really good company to work for and international---certainly upward mobility potential!

I confess I have been more interested in the PR Director of [another company] position in [location], but I am most impressed by the people I've been dealing with across the board with this job. It's not as much money base, but there is more unlimited potential and certainly the benefits package more than evens the difference base salary wise. Plus [another company] is salaried period. It's also not a bad deal at all with a position only a few miles away rather than rush hour commutes.

Of course, before I sign anything, I'll inform the other two of this latest development to gauge their response. But I have to admit, a nice boss and good people to work with along with not having to deal with the commuter nightmare traffic are good things. The other two require the commute (the other is [location]) while I wouldn't even have to get on the interstate with [company]. That's attractive!

Yes, I guess I am leaning toward [company/parent company]. V.W.

Date: Wed, 11 May 2005 16:44:19 -0400
From: J.S. Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book
To: "r scasny"
Subject: Re: Response to your email: Hello

Hello Sir,
Thank you for your analysis of my situation. You have brought up several points which have broadened my myopic view at this point. I know this is a growing company and as such requires my patience. I will stick it out for a year and reevaluate the situation. Thanks again for all of your well-written thoughts and comments.

V/R

J.S.

Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:33:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: E.A. Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book
Subject: Re: Response to your email: can you help?
To: "Randall Scasny"
Randy,

Wow, you are not messing around, you are great. Thank you for your input and I will def. try this on my own. I am so suprised that this is so technical. I really appreciate all of your help. You are very good at what you do.
Thanks, E.A.

To: "r scasny"
Subject: FINAL NOTE OF NEW JOB

Randall,

Just to let you know I finally got a job!!! and it was totally due to the resume that you did for me.

I have been frustrated with not finding the "right" position to use all of my talents and finally decided I would just apply for all open positions in the paper last week, for two reasons, one I need to work and two I need a paycheck. I figured I could take an entry level position and still look for a better job, but at least I would be working. One of the reception positions I applied for responded and ask me to come in for an interview the following day, it was with a law firm that specializes in military law. I went in and I instantly liked the office, atmosphere and the office manager, which was the wife of the founding partner/lawyer. she and I talked about my qualifications and she said she was not going to hire me because I was way over qualified, which I was, and we talked about how they needed my skills but since I have no law background that there was no place for her to use me. I thanked her and asked her to keep my resume and to pass it to any of her associates or contacts she thought might be able to use my skills. I left feeling very disappointed and frustrated.

I had some errands to run before my next interview for something I really wasn't interested in and when I came out of the store there was a voice mail on my phone from the lawyer!! He said he was sorry he missed me, that his wife had just brought him my resume and he wanted me to come back in his office and talked to him, I did and got hired on the spot for a job they hadn't even advertised. They felt my skills were exactly what they needed and the lack of law knowledge was not going to be an issue, they needed someone with military back ground and military contacts and admin knowledge. Starting salary is good and will bring my back to my active duty pay, after 90 days that will be increased. It is a very small law office, very warm and friendly family atmosphere and I felt like I would fit right in. All of this is due to the resume you wrote, they hired me off of the strength of that resume, because when I returned he had already made up his mind. The job is interesting, diverse and challenging and I know I will like it.

thanks again

K., U.S. Navy

03.08.05 Dear Sir, I contacted you on 1 February about my job search. You have sent me several drafts of the "new" resume. At the same time I have been continuing to apply for positions in Columbus. I sent in one the other day for a flight-following position with an Air Freight company. I used a version of the new resume that you had sent. The founder of the company called me yesterday and interviewed me over the phone. He called back again today and said, "When can you be here?" The position is back in aviation and that made my day! I can't tell you how I feel, because it still has not quite sunk in yet! 36 days and I have secured a position. You did it Sir! Thank You, and my family Thanks you.

Very Respectfully, C.L. U.S. Air Force

02.14.05 I have been posting "my old" resume all over with negative responses or no response. When I sent the 2nd draft for this job proposal the employers response was immediate and positive. She told me what I wanted to hear, "your resume is impressive". I KNOW I have impressive skills, I KNOW I can do an outstanding job I just couldn't get the message across. Your (militaryjobhunt) rewrite did the trick. I think that it highlights my skills, hits all the high points and focuses the resume towards HR which is what I am good at.

You are 100% correct resume templates do not work, headhunters do not work, resume mills do not work because the are not focusing on me, my skills and the job market requirements I am skilled for.

I hope that when you contact the Navy Counselor community that they respond and see the benefit your services. I can not thank you enough for the help and insight you have given me, I am refreshed and ready to land that new career. Keep writing those articles since that is how I found you to start with. I have read the final three version of my resume and could not be more pleased, I have already posted the long one on my government sites and hope to be working soon. thank you again. K.H. U.S. Navy

01.11.05 I thought I had a pretty good idea how to do this [resume] myself, but even the first draft [Randall did for me] blew me away. This resume is sure to get results. I can't wait to get close enough to start sending them out. I have already posted it on websites, (with hits!) Thanks for a professional job, and proper, professional communication during the process.(Retiring to Montana in October :-) B.W. APO, AE

01.08.05 Randall, Finally got a chance to really look over my resume, looks great overall. Since all the versions are essentially the same except length, I made a few minor changes to the long version only. I would appreciate your input on how it reads. Other than that i believe I'm definitely satisfied with the finished product. Talk to you soon. M/D., U.S. Army, Pennsylvania

01.06.05 Hello Randall, Thank You for your time and response, Yes my friend does know that military people make good employees, he knew even before I told him. He's not opposed to "non-military types" it's jsut that he's in a military town and would like to have them. You gave us a lot to chew on here, let us kick this around and get back. Thanks. C.P., U.S. Army, Arizona

12.28.04 Thank you for everything. I will be sending you more services real soon. G.L., U.S. Navy, California

12.16.04 Despite following Monster�s resume guidelines diligently, I hadn�t even gotten a nibble. Randall worked with me for 1 week re-directing my resume. I posted the resume on Monster; within 24 hours, I had an employer call me. In fact, the employer mentioned that I had a �strong� resume. D.C., U.S. Air Force, Illinois

12.10.04 Looking great. Do you do ther resumes besides military? I showed my first draft to my family and they loved it. Thanks G.L. U.S. Navy, California

10.8.04 Thanks for the inputs! You put more research into this than I would have expected. I will de-aerospace my resume, and repost on Michigan Talent Board website for bites. M.L. U.S. Air Force, Louisiana

10.7.04 You have definitely given me more advice in this message than I have been able to get through most of my contacts. F.S. U.S.Marine Corps, Townsend, MA

10.4.04 Thank you very much for your upfront assessment of my resume and yes i would like to find out mor about having you do a rewrite of my resume. R.P. U.S. Navy, Bradenton, FL

8.4.04 Thanks for your advice. You grasped the situation correctly and gave me some good alternatives to look at. Right now, I'll following the path you took, actively job hunt while still at my present employer. Fortunately, I'm on the corporate payroll and my current 'boss' doesn't pay my salary. He's aware of my plans and actually told me that I could stay on with him for a reasonable amount of time until either I find a job or corporate gives me a 'move or leave' ultimatum. Also, a couple more leads have popped up in the last day so between these two factors I feel I have a bit more breathing room. Thanks again for your advice as well as the articles you put out on MilitaryHire; now that I've started reading them I'll continue to check out the website even after I've finished my current job hunt. S.G. U.S. Air Force, Charlotte, NC

6.26.04 For the last few days I've been researching and looking into the information you listed for me. Thank you for all the helpful leads! I've sent in for quite a few and I'm well on my way!!! I have recommended you to a few of my friends who are also ending their mililary career! Thank you Randall, Everything looks really good. You did a good job! J.L. U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, FL

6.24.04 Thank-you for the hard work you put into helping me with my resume and cover letter. I'm satisfied with both. Wish me luck and will let you know how the job hunt went. I'm still here in Puerto Rico, but will be moving stateside by end of July. Good luck to you too on your business. Again, your help is appreciated. E.R. U.S. Army, Texas

6.23.04 WOW! I really like this one. I think this addressed everything that I was looking for. I want to thank you for all the work you have done on helping me obtain employment. D.S. U.S. Air Force, New Mexico

5.23.04 Randall, The resume looks so good. Thank you so much for all the work you did. I tried to make a resume for myself but I couldn't get rid of all that military jargon. Thank you again. M.G. U.S. Army, RSGS, SHAPE, Belgium.

I believe you've spent plenty of time on my resume for the money I've spent. You are providing a great service to veterans at a very low cost. Once again thanks. M.B. US Air Force

Randall, I am very satisfied with what you have done with the resume. I am especially pleased with the cover letter, as it highlights the areas that I wanted to bring attention to. Thanks so very much for your assistance. A.P. US Army

You helped calm and reassure me in my job search and everything seems to be falling in to place. Now I just have to worry about which [job offer] to take, housing, and salary negotiation. I appreciate it. M.S. US Army

Randall, Thanks for helping me "over the hump". I'm sure you will hear from me in the future with other questions. Have a good day. G.C. U.S. Coast Guard

Randall, Thanks. You're awesome. Thanks for your honesty, hard to find now-a-days, keep up the good working helping veterans, and once I get settled I plan on doing the same! A. G. U.S. Army

Randall, Thank you for the advice. I will pursue the substitute teacher certification and look for a job so that I can start my Masters program. I forgot to say that I really did like your article and look forward to reading more that you have to say. Take Care and have a great New Year. H.B. U.S. Air Force