Why is it so hard to get a DOD position?

dfiantii Senior Member

I have applied changed my resume, tweaked it and still nothing. Air Force, Army same thing. Is it that they always know who they want and so your wasting your time to even apply?

dfiantii Senior Member

I keep trying but I will be 36 in January. To late for me to go FAA.

Roddy_Piper Resident Knucklehead Vegas baby

cuz it's not ur resume that gets u the position. heck, it's not even who u know...it's who u blow. and i refuse to do that for a DOD job.

but seriously, knowing someone at the location increases ur chances tremendously.

dfiantii Senior Member

Well I keep applying maybe something will come along if not then its contract.

dfiantii Senior Member

I have applied for KBR and Dyncorps but they are just filling internals right now... I applied for a few AF, and ARMY DOD slots but I have my suspicions about what will happen with those.

noid Curtis E. Carr Jawja

While they sometimes still fill the slot before it's posted, they do still hire legitimately. One thing to consider is when they use any type of electronic submission of a resume (USA Jobs, etc), it's based on keywords. You pretty much have to write a resume that almost looks exactly like the job posting to score high enough for your resume to make it to Personnel to even stand a chance.

dfiantii Senior Member

I will have to look at that again. I have made so many changes to my resume trying to put some key words and phrases but not overload it to where it looks exact and i dont want to fabricate any experience.

rebbel31 Newcomer

Its not hopeless. We selected 2 candidates based on experience on our last bid. Both turned it down though. Hiring freeze now though....

flyinrico Trusted Member 6 XXX 7 EXX00 10 XXX..OKC..BHM

You must be at an Army facility? I've heard a little about this. Can you provide more information on this hiring freeze?

dfiantii Senior Member

I finally got referred to a position in NC. Its range control but its a ATC position. Even if I don't get it.. It feels good to get referred finally. Weird I know. I did get the old you were not in the group of best qualified letter today for an ATC job I applied for with the AF at Wright AFB in Ohio