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 …Read More
Tag Archives: veterans
New Resume Tool Offers More
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 …Read More
Quick Tips on Transitioning to a Franchise
Have you ever considered franchise ownership for your next career after the military? According to the International Franchise Association’s VetFran website there are 66,000 veteran-owned franchises in the United States. Military veterans can make successful …Read More
Start Your Veteran-Owned Business
Many of the skills and personal qualities that are acquired from military service, such as patience, drive, perseverance, sacrifice, problem solving, and handling adversity, are all well-suited for becoming a successful entrepreneur. You may have …Read More
New Resource for Hiring and Retaining Military Veterans
Much has been written about the value of hiring military veterans, including some articles on this blog. However, it’s one thing to understand why you should hire veterans, it’s another thing to understand how to …Read More
VA Makes it Easier to Support Veterans in the Workplace
Given the many efforts in this country to increase the hiring of Veterans, a new Toolkit has just been launched to help employers, managers and supervisors, and human resource professionals support Veterans in the workplace, …Read More
Military Spouse Employment — Advice to Use Now
As a military service member transitions to the civilian workplace, their focus is on the job search. However, if that transition involves relocation, the spouse may also likely be in job search mode. The numerous …Read More
Free Personalized Job Search Assistance to Transitioning Military
The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists (SIOP) is conducting a pilot volunteer project to provide free resume assistance and career counseling to transitioning service members seeking civilian employment. This program, called the Military Transition Project, …Read More
Considering a Career in Education?
Are you thinking about a career in Education? Teaching can be a rewarding second career and a great way to use your military skills and expertise to help others. And there are programs and resources …Read More
Securing Government Employment – Part 2: How Do I Apply to Federal Jobs?
Once you’ve found a government job you’re interested in (see Part 1: How Do I Find Government Jobs?), you need to understand the federal job announcements to be sure you are qualified for the job …Read More
