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Tips from Our Military Recruiting Team

Meet the Team

VIctoria Pich

Victoria Pich 
Role: Military Programs Specialist and Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship Program Manager
Military affiliation: Spouse of Army veteran

Jermaine McElveen

Jermaine McElveen
Role: Military Programs Specialist
Military affiliation: U.S. Army Retired

Alexa Montgomery

Alexa Montgomery 
Role: Military Programs Lead

Briana Carlton

Briana Carlton
Role: Military Programs Specialist
Military affiliation: U.S. Air Force family

Debbie Cote

Debbie Cote
Role: Military Programs Specialist
Military affiliation: U.S. Air Force family

Q&A Insights

Q: What are you looking for when hiring military talent into Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Allen?  

Briana Carlton: We’re looking for technical talent who are passionate about continuing the mission—people who are adaptable critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Q: When you think of top performers at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Allen who have served in the military, what characteristics really stand out?  

Victoria Pich: Strong work ethic, passion to continue the mission, collaboration, knowledge transfer, the ability to take on new challenges, and strong interpersonal communications skills.

Q: What steps should someone take to have a successful post-military career?  

Jermaine McElveen: Obtain the college degree or certifications in the career field you’re looking to pursue. Use your internal network while building your external network 18 to 24 months out from separation. Grow your network through LinkedIn, networking events, and career fairs.  

Q: What’s your best resume tip for transitioning military?  

Alexa Montgomery: Attend resume writing workshops designed for transitioning military. Translating your service experience and accomplishments into a concise resume that will catch a recruiter’s eye is sometimes easier said than done. Workshops hosted through TAP sessions, veterans’ organizations, and companies like Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Allen will help you create an effective resume and avoid common mistakes. Also, avoid using buzzwords that you don’t have experience with just to get in the door—stay true to your skills and what you can speak to in an interview. 

Q: Do you have any advice for transitioning military members when attending a career fair or job networking event?  

Debbie Cote: Come prepared with knowledge about the company you’re interested in, as well as its culture, to make sure you would be a strong fit. Be able to discuss what type of positions you’re interested in and how your previous experience will align with that role. Make sure you have an updated resume with you to share with the team. Be able to discuss location preferences and have a list of questions that you would like answered, too.    

Q: What do you love most about working at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Allen?  

Jermaine McElveen: By far, it’s the people! It is truly a team-first environment. When leaving the military, I wanted to align myself with a company that I enjoyed working for every day. I found that here.

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