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OFFICER BRANCH NEWS (CONT'D)
Company Grade Officers Notes • Ensure your resume is updated prior to
MAJ Cory Sullivan marketplace opening. The resume is an
outstanding vehicle to provide additional
27-01 ATAP Market information about yourself and your career
accomplishments that are not reflected
within an OER. You are competing in an
The 27-01 market opens on 14
April. If you have not been open marketplace, so put your best self
notified that you are moving in forward. You never know who will read your
27-01 and think you should be resume, so insure it is grammatically correct
please contact me ASAP . and free of errors.
• Ensure you are prepared for any interview
MAJ Sullivan opportunities and/or reach out to units you
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR are interested in. You are your best
IPPSA TWO-SIDED MARKET- 27-01 advocate in pursuing and securing your
next assignment. Rehearsals are not just for
1. Units “should” not ask you for OERs; units training events, take the time to prepare
should not even state or ask “if you would some responses about yourself.
like, you can send your OER.” You may • Finally, the term “1 to 1” match is no longer
provide your OER if you choose to. applicable as the term “market match” is
2. Branch will not share any information to preferred. Regardless, you should not be
the officer or the unit IRT preference required to reveal your specific market
placement. Do not ask. preferences to potential units with whom
3. Get involved with the market early and you interview.
often. There can be weekly changes as the
marketplace evolves. FCCCC STUDENTS
4. If you contact a unit IRT a position and the
unit is unresponsive, reach out to me and I
Assignment and ATRRS notifications have been
will attempt to close the loop with the sent to those attending this summers, July 26
account manager. Be reasonable with the class. If you were planning on attending but
time allowed for a unit to respond. have not been notified, please let me know
5. During your discussions with the unit; be ASAP. We still have openings for this summer’s
honest, be upfront and know your career class.
path/plan. Ask the unit about the specific
position you are expecting to fill. Ensure
The January 27 class is full, but I still have
the position described is the position you some slots available in the summer 2027 class.
will be filling. This is of particular Please reach out and let me know if you’re
importance with command positions. interested.
6. If a unit asks you to provide a screenshot
of your preferences, do not provide and CAREER COUNSELING
reach out to me at the conclusion of that I have already had the privilege of speaking
interview.
with many of you and look forward to speaking
with more of you on Teams or in person this
If you experience such situations mentioned year. I strongly encourage you to reach out to
above, please reach out to me for assistance. me at any time IOT schedule a career
counseling session. I remain flexible and I am
The marketplace is an incredible opportunity to happy to answer questions via email, TEAMS,
control your career. Take advantage of this
or over the phone. I may not tell you exactly
opportunity. If you do not actively participate,
you will not have a voice in your next what you want to hear but I commit to being
transparent and clear on what you can expect
assignment. We are here to support you and from me and what I expect from you.
answer any questions you may have. Some
other tips for success are:
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