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The Best Graduate Degrees for Military Veterans

Sep 26, 2022

Coming out of the military, it is important to know your options. There is no need to waste time or money on a college degree that may or may not help you to land a job. While there are a lot of options available, some graduate degree options are better than others. Less conventional jobs in areas like music or literature have some merit, but they also have high unemployment rates. Investing in a degree that has a high employment rate is...

How Military Service Helps Women Adapt to Civilian Jobs

Jul 04, 2022

More women join the military these days than ever before, and companies are starting to realize how female veteran employees can benefit their operations. Statistics show almost a quarter million women now serve on active duty in the military. Women made up almost 11% of the total veteran population in 2021, and this percentage is projected to grow to 18% by 2046 . So how does experience in military service help women adapt to...

Get Top-Notch Teamwork: Hire a Veteran-Owned Business Consultancy

Dec 01, 2021

Everywhere you look these days, you read or hear about the staffing shortages caused by the pandemic. Unemployment is at an all-time low, yet companies can’t get the personnel they need. Companies previously committed to hiring veterans because of their strong leadership skills, robust teamwork approach, and ability to follow instructions have found themselves struggling to fill positions. Reasons for the Staffing...

Employing Dependable Veterans for the Remote Work Revolution

Oct 07, 2021

The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic triggered the remote work revolution, which was a radical transformation in business and professional activities. According to McKinsey , it’s a change that’s likely to stay with us. In 2020, Americans replaced much of the time spent commuting with more leisure and household activities, and they don’t appear ready to give up the option. Organizations in multiple industries are now...

How Veterans Can Create a Winning 2021 Resume

Jun 02, 2021

Your resume is a marketing tool for showcasing your personal brand to potential employers. It is your advertising method, and as such, it needs to reflect what you offer concisely and impactfully. Nowadays, few recruiters comb through resumes themselves. Rather, much of the work is done by computers that scan for specific key phrases, so resume optimization is vital to ensure your application doesn’t lose out. Regardless of the...

How Veterans Can Optimize LinkedIn's Skills Section

May 24, 2021

If you keep hearing how LinkedIn is the network to be on when you’re looking for work, you’re not alone. With over 90% of recruiters relying on the site, according to data from the Society of Human Resource Management, candidates for every type of position should have profiles. This isn’t just to enable you to be found by prospective employers, but to develop the online presence vital in today’s job market....

From Uniform to a Personal Style for Veterans

May 03, 2021

People have mixed feelings about wearing a uniform to work. Some love the ease of it and how you do not have to think about what to wear when you have a uniform. Others hate not being able to express their individuality. Whatever your feelings are about wearing a military uniform there will come a day when you have to take it off—for good. Life After Uniformed Service Regardless of the job you performed while...

5 Tips on How to Successfully Pass a Job Interview Being a Veteran

Apr 12, 2021

When you’re on your way to make the transition from the military to the civilian sector, things are not easy for you. Everything is different. You were used to discipline. You had things planned. Now, people tell you to relax. When you attend an interview, the hiring managers want part of your personality. “Military” behavior can make you look stiff. How do you pass a job interview when you’re competing against more...

Why "Fitting In" with Coworkers is Harder for Veterans

Apr 05, 2021

In the military, you didn't have to negotiate your salary - or keep quiet about what it was. Fitting in with coworkers can be difficult at the best of times, but for military veterans who recently returned from active service, it can reach a whole new level of awkward. After being in an environment where their actions could determine life or death for someone, landing a veteran’s job in a company where the most action takes...

An Essential Toolkit to Compose a Winning Cover Letter

Mar 08, 2021

While you’re in the midst of finals and term papers, it’s hard to see past graduating college. It may feel like once you’ve passed all of your exams and received your degree, the hard part is over. However, this is unfortunately not always the case. Most people are in college and pushing themselves to succeed with one goal in mind – getting their foot on the career ladder and landing their dream job. This means that...

How a Veteran Can Become a Successful Writer

Jan 18, 2021

Military life is very demanding and is characterized by a lot of training. It prepares you to handle almost anything in life. How about trying a career in writing? If you have managed to survive in your military profession for whatever amount of time, you definitely can make it. As a veteran, you have handled more difficult stuff than this. There is a lot to write about, including sharing your memories with other people. Why Writing is a...

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