Job search, written straight
Short, opinionated articles on resumes, LinkedIn, negotiation, clearances, and military transition.
Why was JobSearchFix built?
After coaching hundreds of transitioning military, veterans, and family support members every year, the same job-search problems kept surfacing — so I built the system I wished my clients had.
Is TAP class enough to prepare for transition?
TAP is a checkbox program teaching a 2015 job search in 2026. Here are the five biggest gaps between what you were told and what actually works.
What does my military rank mean to employers?
"I was an E-7, so I should be a senior manager" is not how civilian hiring works. Here's what rank actually buys you — and what it doesn't.
How do I land a SkillBridge fellowship?
SkillBridge approval isn't the hard part. Getting a slot at a company you'd actually want to work for — that's the game. Here's how it's really played.
When should I start my job search before ETS?
Waiting until terminal leave to start your search is the most common — and most expensive — transition mistake. Here's the 90-day plan that actually works.
How do I read a civilian job posting?
Most veterans read job postings top to bottom like an op order. Recruiters don't write them that way. Here's the decoder.
Which AI writes the best resume?
After testing every major model on real client resumes, one consistently wins on truthfulness, structure, and ATS-ready output. Here's the honest breakdown of why Claude runs the JobSearchFix resume engine.
Is AI or a human career coach better?
K.E.N.N.Y. is the AI coach. I'm the human. Here's how we split the work — and why a hybrid model beats pure AI or pure human coaching for most job seekers.
What's better than the STAR method?
Every candidate uses STAR. The ones who get offers add a fifth letter recruiters actually remember.
What careers survive a military PCS move?
Not every 'remote-friendly' job is spouse-friendly. Here are the fields where a PCS every 2-3 years doesn't kill your trajectory.
Do I still need a cover letter?
For 90% of applications, a cover letter is a waste of your time. Here's the 10% where it still moves the needle.
How do I list my security clearance?
TS/SCI, Secret, and Public Trust holders leave money on the table when they hide — or over-disclose — their clearance. Here's the line to walk.
Is the ATS really rejecting my resume?
No, the ATS is not silently rejecting you because you used a two-column layout. Here's what actually happens to your resume after you hit submit.
What should my LinkedIn headline say?
Your headline is the single most searched field on LinkedIn. Here are the formulas that consistently pull inbound recruiter messages.
What do I say to negotiate a salary offer?
One for the recruiter's first call, one for the verbal offer, one for the written offer. Copy, adapt, send.
How do I write a military to civilian resume?
A full guide to writing a military to civilian resume — the three-question framework, before/after bullet examples by branch and role, translation tables for rank, MOS jargon, and awards, plus the mistakes that get veterans filtered out.
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