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Cracking the Applicant Tracking System: Helping Service Members Get Hired
Transitioning from military service to the civilian workforce can be challenging, especially when job applications are screened by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). These systems are designed to streamline hiring but often overlook qualified candidates whose resumes aren’t optimized. At Work for Warriors MS, we help service members and veterans navigate ATS challenges by providing expert resume support, translating military experience into civilian language, and connecting directly with hiring managers. Learn how to tailor your resume for ATS and get one step closer to landing the job you deserve.
Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence
Layoffs are on the rise, with Mississippi averaging 13,000 job losses per month across industries like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. If you’re a service member, veteran, or military family member facing career uncertainty, Work for Warriors MS offers personalized career counseling, resume assistance, job placement support, and training resources to help you get back on track. Our Employment Coordinators connect you with veteran-friendly employers and provide the tools you need to succeed.
Don’t navigate unemployment alone, take the next step in your career today!
Mississippi layoffs are increasing and Work for Warriors MS helps veterans and military families with career counseling, job placement, and training. Get support now!
Breaking the Misconceptions: How Work for Warriors Mississippi Supports All Service Members Across Branches
Work for Warriors Mississippi is a free program dedicated to helping veterans, service members, and their families transition into fulfilling civilian careers. We provide job search assistance, resume help, interview prep, and job placement services for military personnel across all branches.
A Guide to Work for Warriors Mississippi: Helping Veterans Find Careers
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Work for Warriors Mississippi (WFWMS) is dedicated to empowering veterans, service members, and their families with personalized job placement assistance, career counseling, and training programs. By partnering with local employers, WFWMS connects you to meaningful career opportunities that value your military experience. Whether you’re ready to re-enter the workforce, explore a new career path, or continue your education, WFWMS is here to guide you every step of the way. Start your journey toward a brighter future today!
New Year, New Opportunities: How Work for Warriors MS Can Help!
The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities to focus on your future. Whether you’re a veteran, service member, or military family member, Work for Warriors Mississippi (WFWMS) is here to help you take the next step in your career. With personalized career coaching, skills training, and connections to veteran-friendly employers, we make your job search easier and more successful. This is your year to set new goals—and achieve them. Don’t wait! Let WFWMS support you in finding the meaningful career you deserve.
Happy Holidays From Work for Warriors MS
Happy Holidays from Work for Warriors MS As the holiday season unfolds, we at Work for Warriors MS want to take a moment to extend
Stepping Up Your game for Holiday Interviews
The holiday season is often thought of as a time to wind down, but for job seekers and employers, it can be a golden opportunity
Understanding WorkKeys: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Workplace Success
WHAT IS WORKKEYS? The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a system developed by the ACT (American College Testing) to assess and certify
From Service to Success
At Work for Warriors Mississippi, the last few months have been filled with meaningful connections and new opportunities for our state’s veterans, service members, and military families. From hosting employers at Camp Shelby’s Battle Handoff to sharing conversations (and ice cream!) at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, our team has been hard at work supporting successful transitions from military to civilian life. We even explored career possibilities in aerospace during an exclusive tour of NASA’s Stennis Space Center. Every event underscores our mission: to connect Mississippi’s military community with the resources, employers, and training they need to build brighter futures.
Unlock Your Next Career Adventure in Mississippi!
Published October 1, 2024 Whether you’re a service member, veteran, spouse, or dependent, this is your chance to connect with a leading employer. Join us
Overcoming Rejection: How to Deal with Job Search Setbacks
Job hunting is an emotional rollercoaster. You send out countless resumes, tailor each cover letter with painstaking detail and eagerly anticipate callbacks. But more often
Imposter Syndrome: Ditch the Doubt
Imposter Syndrome is that nagging feeling that you’re a fraud, and you’re about to be exposed as one. It’s like a persistent rain cloud hanging
The ONE Time You HAVE to be Perfect: Writing Your Resume
In today’s competitive job market, having a strong and attention-grabbing resume is more important than ever. Your resume is often your first chance to make
OTJT: Why You Should Take Advantage of Where You Are Now
Developing your skills on the job is crucial for long-term success and career advancement. As much as we would love to just show up and
Beyond 9 to 5: The Power of a Healthy Workplace
It got me to thinking… have you ever paused to consider the profound impact a healthy workplace culture can wield? Beyond the surface, it’s a catalyst that sparks engagement, fuels growth, and fosters a sense of belonging.