Success Statements
Dana R.
Kentucky, December 2025
“When I transitioned out of the Army, I faced a difficult reality. I was a mother, and my Army MOS was truck driving, which wasn’t compatible with the kind of stability and presence I needed for my family. I knew I had to build a new path, so I went back to college and trained for a career in nursing.
Even with years of experience and a well-rounded resume, I struggled. I applied to more than 40 remote nursing positions and wasn’t selected for a single interview. I couldn’t understand why. It was discouraging to feel qualified yet unseen.
That changed when I connected with James at OJRV. He explained something no one had ever broken down for me before: applicant tracking systems were screening me out long before my resume ever reached a hiring manager. If my resume didn’t clearly match the job criteria, it was automatically filtered out, even if I had the skills.
James taught me how to use AI tools to tailor my resume to each position and present my experience in a way that directly aligned with what employers were looking for. Once I started applying with these optimized resumes, everything shifted. Interview requests started coming in quickly, and within a few weeks, I had multiple offers on the table.
I ultimately accepted a position as a chronic care and remote patient monitoring nurse, a role that not only met my professional needs but aligned with my personal values and family priorities. To my surprise, once I began the job, I learned that AI played a significant role in my daily workflow. Even though I had initially been hesitant to embrace it, the tools James introduced me to now help me work more efficiently. Using Copilot to enhance my notes and documentation even earned me a shout-out from my leadership team.
OJRV didn’t just help me get a job; they helped me understand the process, gain confidence with new technologies, and secure a role that supports both my career and my family. I’m truly grateful for their guidance.”
“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” – Japanese Proverb