Finding a new job shouldn't be rocket science.

I remember my first job search after retiring from the military. Yes, after 23 years with the United States Air Force and Marines, I was 42 years old when I started my first job search. Well, needless to say, I received a crash course in the reality of the job hunt. I completed the transitions counselor provided by the military. I created a resume that transferred my military skills to the civilian community. I even read hundreds of potential interview questions; in my mind, I was ready.

During my first interview I froze on the first question; "tell me a little about yourself" - then the second question, "walk me through your work history" - then finally "why should we hire you?" Long story tolerable (a statement expressed by Dr. Green, Virginia College in Macon), I didn't get the job. I then became gun shy and I stopped searching aggressively. Then I came across a HR Manager that sensed my apprehension and she coached me on proper interview techniques and then gave me my first job.

Moral of the story - you have the talent and the skills - it is the little things we have to work on - then we will get a chance to excel. Finding a job is not rocket science but there is a method to the madness.