By Julie Bowen Why Education? The skills and experience you have acquired during your military career can be attractive to many employers, but depending on your career plans, you may find it necessary to return to education in order to Continue reading
There are many advantages to using social media in your job search, especially using professional sites like LinkedIn. But besides helping you get noticed, build connections, and find opportunities, quite possibly the number one reason to use social media is Continue reading
Salary is an important consideration in the job search, but many individuals leaving the military are unprepared to properly handle the salary question, believing it is predetermined. However, most employers have some flexibility to negotiate salary. Before going into salary Continue reading
How do you accurately and honestly portray your military skills and experience into language which civilian hiring managers will understand? This is a difficult hurdle for military job seekers to overcome in their civilian job search. It is the job Continue reading
Thinking about starting or continuing your education online? There are many good resources that can help you choose an online education program and school that’s right for you. One such resource that was recently brought to my attention is the Continue reading
While considerable focus over the last few years has been on the recruitment of veterans, less has been given to the retention of veterans once they come on-board. The operative question becomes, “What can companies do to ensure they optimize Continue reading
Did you know that annually, almost 250,000 men and women leave active military service? The skills and experience they bring to the table are wide and varied, with corollaries in almost every civilian occupation. Approximately 20% serve the 20 years Continue reading
Joining groups on LinkedIn can grow your network exponentially and increase your online presence. Join relevant groups to connect with other veterans and individuals in your career field. Remember, fellow group members are people you can connect with directly on Continue reading
We’ve posted several articles on this blog describing how a job seeker can use social media sites, such as LinkedIn, to make their job search more effective. But in this article we offer an employer’s perspective on using LinkedIn for Continue reading
There’s a new resume tool designed specifically for veterans and transitioning service members that goes beyond what a military-to-civilian skills translator can do. The Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes recently unveiled the Personal Branding Resume Engine to help veterans Continue reading