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  February 2009

Transition-e-news Volume 2  Issue 31   

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5 Fastest Hiring Federal Agencies of 2009

Barbara Adams, CPRW, CEIP, CMRC, CFRW
www.militaryresumewriters.com and www.careerproplus.com

GIn January, the job market was even more dismal than in the last quarter of 2008. The good news is there are jobs open in the federal government if you know where to look. Transitioning from the military to the federal government as a civil servant is an extremely beneficial career move. Read More
 


'Honest Abe' Served Nation as Captain Lincoln

By Renee Hylton
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2009 – Many people know Abraham Lincoln as the 16th American president or the man who brought an end to slavery. But not many know of his military service. Read More!
 


America Supports You: Apply For Free Military Family Retreats

By DoD Community Relations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2009 - The National Military Family Association is piloting two Operation Purple Family Retreats. These free, four-day retreats are set in a National park where families will have opportunities to participate in fun family-focused activities. Learn More
  

 


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The Perfect Career.

 

Job Fairs

 
TECHEXPO Top Secret Job Fair Baltimore, MD - February 18, 2009
  
Andrews AFB/Prince George One Stop Career Center ANDREWS AFB - March 04, 2009
  
Camp Lejeune Job Fair - April 02, 2009
  
MOAA Career Fair Washington, DC - April 28, 2009

Click here for a complete listing of
Military Job Fairs
  


 
Suicide Prevention Hotline Saves Veterans' Lives

By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2009 – Help is only a phone call away for military veterans considering suicide.
Nearly 100,000 veterans, family members or friends of veterans have reached out for help by calling the Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. The hotline was launched July 2007. Learn More
 

 
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Northrop Grumman EG&G Technical Services, Inc.
   
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MasTec Advanced Technologies Central Intelligence Agency
   
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5 Fastest Hiring Federal Agencies of 2009

Barbara Adams, CPRW, CEIP, CMRC, CFRW
www.militaryresumewriters.com and www.careerproplus.com

Ref: GovCentral

In January, the job market was even more dismal than in the last quarter of 2008. The good news is there are jobs open in the federal government if you know where to look. Transitioning from the military to the federal government as a civil servant is an extremely beneficial career move. Some of the many benefits are; ability to transfer some of your retirement time and utilize your 5-point veteran's preference that accelerates your resume score ahead of non-military job applicants. The main federal job website is www.usajobs.opm.gov.

  1. Air Force Personnel Center -Job Postings: 35,975
    Job Descriptions: Pharmacy Technician, Intelligence Specialist, Dental Assistant, Medical Technician, Attorney
     

  2. Navy Field Offices -Job Postings: 11,098
    Job Descriptions: Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, Nuclear Engineer, Welding Engineer, Podiatrist
     

  3. Veterans Affairs - Job Postings: 7,124
    Job Descriptions: Clinical Psychologist, Contract Specialist, Health Technician
     

  4. Veterans Health Administration - Job Postings: 4,954
    Job Descriptions: Medical Supply Technician, Nurse Practitioner
     

  5. Army Corps of Engineers - Job Postings: 4,563
    Job Descriptions: Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Social Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Ecologist

You will need a federal style resume or a special format Resumix. The federal government requires a substantial amount of information in their application and the process can be quite daunting. You must read the entire federal vacancy announcement to ensure you understand what documentation is required to apply, and how to submit your application.

Barbara Adams, President & CEO of CareerPro Global, the parent company of www.careerproplus.com and www.militaryresumewriters.com has been a member of the careers community for the past 17 years. Ms. Adams holds four prestigious industry certifications and is the author of the Certified Military Resume Writer credential. Barbara's team of Certified Professional Military and Federal Writers assist thousands of veterans applying for and gaining federal and corporate employment each year. Questions may be emailed to service@careerproplus.com.

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'Honest Abe' Served Nation as Captain Lincoln

By Renee Hylton
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2009 – Many people know Abraham Lincoln as the 16th American president or the man who brought an end to slavery. But not many know of his military service.

Abraham Lincoln, who is considered by many historians and political scientists to be the greatest U.S. president, was born 200 years ago yesterday in a one-room Kentucky log cabin.

"Honest Abe" was the real thing -- a self-educated man of the people who rose to greatness, guiding the country through the long and bloody Civil War that marked his presidency.

Many historians believe the outcome of the war might have been different if Lincoln had not been president. Over the years, historians have speculated that without Lincoln's political skills, northern states would have agreed to make peace rather than seek victory on the battlefield.

Between his inauguration in 1861 and his assassination in 1865, Lincoln became a student of military tactics and strategy. However, Lincoln was not without military experience of his own. In 1832, he served in the Illinois militia for three months during the Black Hawk War.

Lincoln, known for his humor and willingness to poke fun at himself, downplayed his military service. He once declared in a congressional debate: "I fought, bled, and came away. … I had a good many bloody struggles with the mosquitoes."

In addition to serving as a private, Lincoln also was elected company commander. During this time, many militia companies elected their officers.

Thirty years later, his three months in the field as an officer and a private likely influenced his attitude toward the great armies of citizen-soldiers -- who fought on both sides in the Civil War.

As the nation celebrates the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is not far behind. It probably will be commemorated, in the words of Lincoln's second inaugural address, now chiseled on the walls of his memorial, "with malice toward none, with charity for all."

(Renee Hylton is a historian for the National Guard Bureau.)
 
 

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America Supports You: Apply For Free Military Family Retreats

By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden/American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2009 - The National Military Family Association is piloting two Operation Purple Family Retreats. These free, four-day retreats are set in a National park where families will have opportunities to participate in fun family-focused activities.

These retreats are free and are open to servicemembers and their families who have had a loved-one deployed within the last 12 months. Families who attend will receive a $200 stipend upon arrival to the retreat site to cover cost of travel. For more information, visit the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple? Family Retreats webpage or contact Cynthia Clagg at mailto:cynthia.clagg@nmfa.org.

http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=op_family_retreats
  

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Suicide Prevention Hotline Saves Veterans' Lives

By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2009 – Help is only a phone call away for military veterans considering suicide.
Nearly 100,000 veterans, family members or friends of veterans have reached out for help by calling the Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. The hotline was launched July 2007.

The VA initiative is part of a collaborative effort with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a nationwide network of 133 crisis centers. Calls automatically are routed to the nearest center based on the caller's area code.

The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is staffed by trained mental health professionals prepared to deal with immediate crisis. Although the lifeline isn't restricted to military veterans only, callers are prompted to "please press 1 now" if they are a U.S. military veteran or are calling about a veteran. Callers who press 1 are transferred to the nearest VA call center.

More than 2,600 veterans have been "rescued" through the hotline, according to a recent VA statement.

"I urge veterans and their loved ones to take advantage of our suicide-prevention program," VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said in the statement. "Help for these heroes is a phone call away."

An estimated 5,000 veterans commit suicide annually, with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans 35 percent more likely to commit suicide than the general population. VA statistics show that between 2002 and 2006, more than 250 veterans who left the military after Sept. 11, 2001, committed suicide.

The trend has grown within the active-duty military rank's too. A steady increase in suicides among veterans and active-duty members has been persistent in recent years. The Army recently announced 2008 as its highest suicide year since 1980, with at least 128 soldiers confirmed to have taken their own lives, while 15 other cases are pending investigations.

VA, the Defense Department and local communities are making it a point to understand suicide and determine better prevention methods. Defense leaders, including Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have voiced concerns for short- and long-term solutions.

"We have got to be able to support those individuals in ways that, in some cases, we haven't quite figured out yet," Mullen said during a lecture at Grove City College, Pa., earlier this month.

Mullen routinely advocates for solutions to increase the amount of rest and time at home troops have in between deployments. Officials recognize the high tempo of deployment rotations as being a likely factor for the increased suicide rates.

VA and active-duty military officials are working with outside research organizations to improve their programs and lower the numbers. The Army and National Institute of Mental Health recently launched a five-year research initiative to gain a better understanding in the hope of preventing suicides in the military and nation.

To identify and treat at-risk patients, prevention efforts and initiatives are in place in each of VA's 153 medical centers and more than 750 outpatient clinics across the nation. Also, suicide prevention coordinators are on hand at each facility.

Troubled veterans, whether they call the suicide prevention hotline or walk in, receive follow-up care almost immediately. Preliminary evaluations occur within 24 hours of requests, and referrals are given for mental health appointments. Comprehensive evaluations are conducted within 14 days, with emergency cases handled immediately.
       

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Job Fairs


TECHEXPO Top Secret Job Fair Baltimore, MD - February 18, 2009
  
Andrews AFB/Prince George One Stop Career Center ANDREWS AFB - March 04, 2009
  
Camp Lejeune Job Fair - April 02, 2009
  
MOAA Career Fair Washington, DC - April 28, 2009

Click here for a complete listing of
Military Job Fairs

   

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HOT JOBS
 
Check out our following, spotlighted employers!

 

Northrop Grumman

What does it mean to work at Northrop Grumman? It means becoming an important part of an extraordinary company. Northrop Grumman is the world's largest shipbuilder, a leading systems integrator, a pioneer in space systems, and the U.S. government's largest provider of information technology. We are a company committed to the highest standards of business conduct and technical excellence in each of our distinct segments of business. These segments of business are also known as operating sectors: electronic systems, information technology, integrated systems, mission systems, Newport News, ship systems and space technology. Please click here.
U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. EOE M/F/D/V
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EG&G Technical Services, Inc.
Do the Best Work of Your Life! URS is the top Engineering and one of the top Defense firms in the United States!

EG&G Technical Services, Inc. and Lear Siegler Services, Inc.(both divisions of URS) consolidated to become one of the nation's leading U.S. federal government contractors providing operations and maintenance, systems engineering and technical assistance, and program management, primarily to the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security.

We are currently looking for Engineers, Logistics Analyst, Technicians, Aircraft Mechanics, Program Managers, Acquisition Analyst and more! We have opportunities in the US as well as overseas!

If you want to join a team of dedicated professionals who are among the best in their field, in a diverse work environment that fosters integrity and trust, then take some time to explore URS Corporation career possibilities. To learn more about URS Corporation, please visit our Web site at www.urscorp.com.
 

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FirstEnergy
Serve your community as a FirstEnergy employee the same way you served your country. FirstEnergy, a diversified energy company, has opportunities within our Energy Delivery, Fossil and Nuclear Power Generation, and Corporate Services organizations that are ideal for many levels of skill and expertise acquired during military service. These include all engineering disciplines, Navy Nuclear, Naval Electricians and Machinists Mates, Logistics, Technicians, and many other enlisted experiences. For example, Navy Nuclear or Naval Electricians Mates offer great transferable skills for electric distribution dispatchers, fossil and nuclear generating plant operators. Please visit our website www.firstenergycorp.com for a list of opportunities in areas such as Plant, Substation, overhead/underground line and more. FirstEnergy provides competitive pay plus incentive compensation; a Company-sponsored pension plan; 401k savings plan with company match and performance bonuses; a choice of medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance programs; and educational assistance programs. We also provide employees called to active duty with 540 days (approximately 18 months) of differential pay and health coverage to support you as you serve our nation. Join a company that emphasizes volunteerism, professionalism, and team work - and rewards the skills and discipline you developed in the service. Click here for more information.

 

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L-3 IS Joint Operations Group
L-3 IS Joint Operations Group is the most capable and dependable aircraft modernization and mission systems integration company in the world. We are recognized internationally as a systems integration organization specializing in the study, design, development, and integration of mission systems, plus the modernization and maintenance of aircraft. We have modified more than 15,000 aircraft of more than 125 types, and more than three aircraft per year using our Quick Response Capability, and L-3 IS has delivered integrated real-time reconnaissance systems that contain more than 2 million lines of code. To see our opportunities click here!

 

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SAIC
Own Your Future

SAIC has worked with the Department of Defense since our inception over 35 years ago. That is how we know what disciplined, mission-focused leaders can accomplish. As an employee, you'll find the same dedication and commitment to accomplishing goals at SAIC that you found in the military. Take ownership of your future! As an employee- owner, you'll have the opportunity to achieve success within an environment that understands the needs of servicemen and servicewomen who are separating from the military. SAIC offers a competitive salary and benefits package. For immediate consideration, apply online by clicking here. Please let us know that you heard about SAIC from TAOnline.com when submitting your resume.

  

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Raytheon
Software Engineering / Systems Engineering

Challenge yourself, develop your skills AND relax your life.
Raytheon is recognized as a company that provides you with an ideal work/life balance. What better place to manage your career and your personal interest than State College, Pa. Ranked as one of the least stressful cities in America, with four seasons of outdoor activities, State College is the perfect place to pursue your goals.

Software Engineers
We seek experienced software engineers looking for a challenging career using today's leading edge technologies. Perform full life cycle software development of data exploitation/dissemination and real-time signal collection/processing systems. Senior engineers support proposal activities, define architectures and lead software development tasks. Junior-level engineers support design, code and test of software requirements.

Systems Engineers
Define architectures and requirements for leading edge systems, provide technical leadership in new business development and proposals and integrate sophisticated technologies and products. Use your knowledge of systems engineering processes and methodologies, including object oriented as well as conventional systems design .techniques to solve complex technical .problems. Provide leadership in a wide range of technologies.

Learn more by clicking here!
  

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Oracle Corporation
Excel with Excellence.
At Oracle, we're no strangers to pushing our limits. We've been first in class in an array of industry leading enterprise solutions, including being the first software company to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across our entire product line. In fact, pushing the limits of our innovative solutions is an every day goal. Here, you'll be challenged by the excitement of creating leading-edge technologies and applications while enjoying the support and stability of and established leader.

To learn more about Oracle Corporation please visit: http://www.oracle.com/careers
 

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Prudential Financial, Inc.
Prudential Financial, Inc. is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services. For more information, please visit www.prudential.com.
 

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MasTec Advanced Technologies

Install Success On The Job.
As a MasTec Satellite Technician, your day begins with a list of customers, the keys to a company-owned truck and unlimited potential. With a mix of new installations, customer support visits, add-on sales opportunities and technical service appointments, you'll experience a variety of challenges that makes each day different.

The installation and servicing of a satellite system can be physically demanding. Also, providing excellent service to every customer is a critical responsibility. But at MasTec, we reward hard work. From your earning potential to your career growth, every job you complete is your chance to install success into your life.

Install A Secure Future.
MasTec Advanced Technologies is one of the largest DirecTV installation and service companies. With millions of people turning to DirecTV for their television needs, MasTec Advanced Technologies offers unlimited potential to the right professional.

For more information on MasTec, or additional MasTec careers, click here.
 

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You can make a world of difference.
Central Intelligence Agency – National Clandestine Service Center

Be a part of a mission that's larger than all of us. The CIA's National Clandestine Service seeks qualified applicants to serve our country's mission abroad. Our careers offer rewarding, fast-paced, and high impact challenges in intelligence collection on issues of critical importance to US national security. Applicants should possess a high degree of personal integrity, professional backgrounds. Do you want to make a difference for your country? Are you ready for a challenge?

All applicants for National Clandestine Service positions must successfully undergo several personal interviews, medical and psychological exams, aptitude testing, a polygraph interview, and a background investigation. Following entry on duty, candidates will undergo extensive training. US citizenship required. An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.cia.gov
 

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L-3 Intelligence Solutions is a division of L-3 Services, Inc. Intelligence Solutions has a two-decade track record of providing cutting-edge solutions and is a leader in all source intelligence support, information management, operations and security. Intelligence Solutions provides national and defense intelligence agencies and the Department of Defense's agencies, commands, and uniformed services with analysis, information solutions and systems support. Among the services Intelligence Solutions delivers are deployed Advanced Information Systems, HUMINT services, analytical services, special logistical services, mission-critical processes and systems engineering and training. The organization also provides and supports advanced concepts, research and development and state-of-the-art intelligence systems production. Using real-world experience and emerging technologies, Intelligence Solutions builds today's solutions for tomorrow's needs. Field combat units and national planners at all levels have access to the same operational, actionable picture through our proven, technologically advanced designs.

For more information, click here.
 

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