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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 […]

You might not necessarily think it, but military training can serve candidates well during civilian job interviews for veterans. Finding a job these days is not easy. It gets more difficult if you are switching careers. For example, a veteran applying for a civilian job must, first of all, ask some important questions. Will military training

Living from paycheck to paycheck (or not having a paycheck at all) can be extremely stressful to a senior veteran, particularly since it can increase the prevalence of homelessness, a very unfortunate reality for more than 1.4 million at-risk veterans. Veteran’s Day is still ahead of us for this year, and once again, America will

Building your own business up from the ground is a labor of love, a generator of great pride, and a good payday. According to US News, the average business manager will earn $76,000 per year, a hefty chunk above the median. As a veteran, applying the skills you’ve developed to having your own patch is a

Prospective employers have a salary negotiation “window” from the time they offer a position to a until the offer is accepted. The way this negotiation goes determines not only how much the candidate feels valued and wanted by the company, but also whether the employer is enthusiastic about the new hire or feels like s/he lost.

Recruiting the right employee for the position is challenging at the best of times, whether you’re hiring a veteran or someone with no military experience whatsoever. Conversely, hiring the wrong employee is a mistake that can cost you big in time, money and staff goodwill. This makes it essential to get it right, and in companies without

LTC2 Consulting, a veteran-owned and operated organization, is one of the top management consulting firms in Washington, D.C. It advises clients that disruptive trends are one of the most important business threats they currently face. According to Thomson Reuters — “a disruptive trend is one that changes the way we think, behave or do business. It uproots

As somebody with a military background, you are uniquely positioned to help civilian businesses. The training you received, as well as your military experience, make you well-suited for a wide variety of jobs for veterans. However, unlike in the military, not everyone in private business has a single focus and shared purpose.  Any given workplace will probably have

Taking the decision to focus on recruiting veterans as employees multiple benefits your company. Former military personnel characteristics that are great assets to the private sector, such as team orientation, trustworthiness, and dedication to their work. Veterans typically also exhibit strong leadership skills and can think in the most unique and difficult circumstances. They’re self-directed and have a