Personal statements on CVs/Resumes

[Ideologue]

of course there are exceptions to every rule and one of my current associates got his job because he put "50 Caliber Machine Gun" under his proficciencies (he was usmc)

Yeah, did that too once.  Guy was applying for some network engineer job he wasn't qualified for, but my sales partner saw that he was a former tanker and said "bring him in... I can sell past any other objection" and I did, and he did.  It turns out the client , Bill (the sales guy) and this dude were all at Ft. Knox together.

I admit that in general I have a huge bias in favor of hiring veterans.  I like people who aren't late and follow orders without arguing.

I once rejected a guy who had military history among his interests and practiced at a shooting range - looked too much like a right winger. I took a girl with interests in yoga and modern cinema instead.

So, how did you come to Languish, if not Europa Universalis 2?  OMG CRYPTO-RIGHTIST.

[Martinus]

Well, the guy also gave other vibes. Like graduating from a catholic uni or interning in some ministry during the PiS rule.

[Caliga]

I thought you were a lawyer. It's unlikely Caliga recruits for positions that you would be interested in. I can't imagine a lawfirm looking out for a college drop-out failure an ex soldier.

  This dude went to some armed forces college thing, so he did have a degree.  Also, senior network engineers make $100K+.

[Ideologue]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

Is your degree that shitty, that you can't get a decent job?

Yes, apparently.  Funny story, my school actually dropped a tier while I was there.

[Martinus]

I thought you were a lawyer. It's unlikely Caliga recruits for positions that you would be interested in. I can't imagine a lawfirm looking out for a college drop-out failure an ex soldier.

  This dude went to some armed forces college thing, so he did have a degree.  Also, senior network engineers make $100K+.

I didn't realize that the key quality in engineers is to be good in "following orders". I can only imagine what kind of facility you are running.

[Martinus]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

Is your degree that shitty, that you can't get a decent job?

Yes, apparently.  Funny story, my school actually dropped a tier while I was there.

[HisMajestyBOB]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

I recommend getting in touch with an officer recruiter soon, even if you're just considering it.
I got in touch with a Navy OCS recruiter, and the soonest I could get into that would be 2013 or 2014: apparently the Navy is downsizing, so bad job market + fewer OCS slots = 2012 is totally booked. Army and Marines might be more open, but you need to be near the top of the physical fitness test scores to be even considered.

[Martinus]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

I recommend getting in touch with an officer recruiter soon, even if you're just considering it.
I got in touch with a Navy OCS recruiter, and the soonest I could get into that would be 2013 or 2014: apparently the Navy is downsizing, so bad job market + fewer OCS slots = 2012 is totally booked. Army and Marines might be more open, but you need to be near the top of the physical fitness test scores to be even considered.

Yeah Ide, wait 2+ years to be able to put something on your resume that will make you look like a loser to any law firm recruiter. 

[Rasputin]

of course there are exceptions to every rule and one of my current associates got his job because he put "50 Caliber Machine Gun" under his proficciencies (he was usmc)

Yeah, did that too once.  Guy was applying for some network engineer job he wasn't qualified for, but my sales partner saw that he was a former tanker and said "bring him in... I can sell past any other objection" and I did, and he did.  It turns out the client , Bill (the sales guy) and this dude were all at Ft. Knox together.

I admit that in general I have a huge bias in favor of hiring veterans.  I like people who aren't late and follow orders without arguing.

I thought you were a lawyer. It's unlikely Caliga recruits for positions that you would be interested in. I can't imagine a lawfirm looking out for a college drop-out failure an ex soldier.

wrong

[Rasputin]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

Is your degree that shitty, that you can't get a decent job? Besides, lawfirms look for people with intelligence, creativity and flexibility - former military service (besides just looking weird) screams the opposite of these traits.

do you not see the irony in your own prejudices?

anyhow i'd have never hired that chick you described...screams left wing commie to me

we can still discriminate against commies in america

[Rasputin]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

Is your degree that shitty, that you can't get a decent job?

Yes, apparently.  Funny story, my school actually dropped a tier while I was there.

I believe that you have another major impediment.

[crazy canuck]

If I saw an applicant with good marks from a good law school AND they had a military background I would definitely scoop them up.

Someone that is both smart and isnt afraid of work is becoming harder to find these days.

[The Brain]

I have a military background.

[MadImmortalMan]

Well, the guy also gave other vibes. Like graduating from a catholic uni or interning in some ministry during the PiS rule.

I would never risk overlooking someone on grounds like that. It could ruin my life.

[HisMajestyBOB]

I'm considering it.  It seems a little ass-backwards to join the military after I got out of law school.

I recommend getting in touch with an officer recruiter soon, even if you're just considering it.
I got in touch with a Navy OCS recruiter, and the soonest I could get into that would be 2013 or 2014: apparently the Navy is downsizing, so bad job market + fewer OCS slots = 2012 is totally booked. Army and Marines might be more open, but you need to be near the top of the physical fitness test scores to be even considered.

Also, check out JAG. I didn't even look at it. That field might be less crowded.