Jason is a U.S. military veteran who sought help finding a job during the pandemic.

He reached out to CareerForce Veterans Employment Services staff for help translating his military experience in a way that would showcase his skills to civilian employers. After he found employment, Jason reached out again to say thank you to what he called his job search “Dream Team”.

“I found success by plugging myself into the system,” said Jason. “I also tapped into the weekly Eagle Group MN Zoom calls hosted by Stephen Kolcinski and Alan Hill where I was able to meet the team and get feedback from a wide range of employers, coaches and other job seekers.”

In addition to Stephen and Alan, Jason wanted to call out several other CareerForce Veterans Employment Services staff who also helped him on the phone and online. Rebecca Kaas helped Jason “beautify” his resume during four Zoom calls. Lana Hogan participated in a mock job interview with Jason, explaining the dos and don’ts of interviewing. Dave Wold kept Jason up to date with a weekly email blast of job leads.

“I have learned how to tailor my resume for each job I apply for. I have learned how to prepare for interviews, explain my strengths and weaknesses and interview with confidence,” remarked Jason on the help he received from CareerForce Veterans Employment Services staff. “I have been able to help others in their search from what I have learned from my DEED Dream Team.”

If you are a current or former member of the U.S. military, visit CareerForceMN.com to access the employment services you’ve earned.