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How a Good Business Plan Can Help a Veteran Start a Successful Company

May 29, 2023

As a veteran considering starting a business, you may hear conflicting opinions about writing a business plan. Why even write a business plan? There are certainly many excuses not to write one: They’re more trouble than they’re worth… It seems like a writing exercise that’s a waste of time… Nobody reads them anyway… etc. etc. These are notions many entrepreneurs and business owners share about business...

5 Industries That Put Money Back in Veterans’ Wallets

Apr 10, 2023

Soldiers must be willing to put their lives on the line at a moment’s notice in times of war. Even during times of peace, they must make sacrifices, which can mean months or even years away from their families and constant moving and uprooting. In addition to all of this, there is the physical wear and tear on their bodies and the general stress of their overwhelming responsibilities. While there is nothing that could completely...

Tips to Help Veterans Build a Career in Tourism

Mar 06, 2023

As tourism recovers after the COVID-19 pandemic, it offers an excellent career opportunity for veterans aiming to get back to civilian life. Twenty-seven percent of veterans find it difficult to readjust to civilian life once their military career is over, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. Service-related injuries, psychological trauma, and lack of college education are some of the main reasons why so many...

Make Your Decision: 4 Tips to Choose Between Job Offers

Feb 20, 2023

Being targeted by more than one employer at the same time means you’re already above average. Having multiple job offers to choose from is definitely a luxury, and definitely, a good thing to have in your professional life. But, the truth is that beyond the variety, the possibility to choose, and all the positive aspects that come along, the decision you make is critical. It’ll influence your nearest future big time, so you...

The 5 Best Professional Careers for Military Veterans

Jan 30, 2023

As someone who has served your country, you have spent years protecting freedoms for others and ensuring that Americans can continue living the American dream. However, now that you have entered civilian life you may find settling into a new career somewhat difficult. Military veterans deserve strong professional civilian careers, which is why we have created this list of the five best professional careers for military veterans....

Resume Secrets That Will Transform Your Job Application

Jan 02, 2023

When you’re applying for a job, simply having the skills and the prior experience isn’t always enough to get you noticed. In fact, it all comes down to the way in which you convey that information, and the best resume in the world will fall flat if you’re not able to show just why you’d make such a good fit at the company you’re applying at. On average, there are over a hundred applicants for every job...

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...

The REAL Cost of Paying Veterans Low Compensation

Sep 12, 2022

“If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys,” goes the old saying, and while most employers and recruiters understand the truth of this, there are some surprising results that are not common knowledge. For companies committed to hiring veterans, if you want to keep your top veteran talent, it means you have to get behind the movement to ensure your workers are happy with their compensation, or you could end up paying a high price. The...

3 Ways to Improve Workplace Safety for Veterans

Aug 29, 2022

There are ab out 18 million veterans in the United States in 2022 , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means a substantial amount of people can enter the workforce upon returning home. However, veterans may have certain needs different from non-veterans that you’ll have to address to make work easier for the heroes who served our country. Know the Needs of the Veterans Every veteran is...

The Digital Job Search

Aug 08, 2022

Has this happened to you? You submit your resume online and sit back and wait. Weeks go by, and as your family and friends ask you about that amazing job or internship you applied for, that sinking feeling just gets worse. So many people go through this process and never get the chance to even sit in front of a hiring manager and show them who they really are. As technology has advanced, so has the hiring process. New graduates are faced...

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...

How to Make Your Workplace More Accessible for Veterans

Jun 06, 2022

Almost four million veterans live with a service-connected disability, which can make it a challenge to perform their best day to day in the workplace. Employers can help out the service men and women working in their offices by taking steps to make the space more accessible to workers with disabilities, including motor, visual, and auditory impairments. Here are some of the best ways that businesses can ensure that their facilities...

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