Success Statements

“After working in the government sector for so long, two of the biggest challenges I faced were learning how to market myself in the private sector and figuring out how my government skill sets translated into private-sector equivalents. Within government, moving between jobs or applying for promotions is often unique to the agency itself. Transitioning to the private workforce, however, required me to learn how to present my experience in a way that resonated with employers—especially when it came to using the right language on a professional resume.

With the support of Mike Espinda and Operation: Job Ready Veterans, I was able to successfully navigate this transition. Their services included professional resume development, curated job leads, and regular follow-ups on applications and employer interest. More importantly, they provided invaluable professional guidance and moral support throughout the process.

The results of their support were significant. I had multiple opportunities arise, and ultimately, I was hired by Amazon. While it took some time (as expected in today’s job market), the encouragement, expertise, and consistent follow-up from Mike made a huge difference.

I would truly like to thank Mike and Operation: Job Ready Veterans for going above and beyond in his efforts and services. His professionalism and knowledge of how to enter into this process definitely helped reduce my worries and anxiety of how to market myself after many successful years in government service. A tremendous thank-you to them for helping me get started down this path and guiding me on what I needed to do to be successful! You rock!”