Employment Tips
Why the New Year Means New Hires
Have you been frustrated in your search for a job so far? Maybe you’ve transitioned already and are still looking for a job. Maybe you’ve
How to Assess Your Job Performance in the Civilian World
It’s always easy to tell if you’re doing a good job in your military assignment. If your boss is yelling at you, then you could
How to Get the Most Out of Your New Job Orientation
It can be a struggle for transitioning veterans to leave their military upbringing behind and start fresh in a civilian company. From the moment you
Holiday Bonuses in Civilian Companies: What to Expect
Is the company you work for giving out holiday bonuses this year? Did they give one out last year? Everyone remembers the scene in National Lampoon’s
7 Character Traits To Avoid As A Civilian Employee
You’ve scored your new job and are getting ready for the civilian workplace. You may be conscious of expectations others have for you as a
Bad Advice About Transition You Should Ignore
If you’ve contemplated transition, you’ve probably heard that civilian life is paradise compared to the service: lots of jobs, lots of accolades, and a natural
The Holiday Habits of Civilian Companies
PHOTO CREDIT: Kaitlynmarie.net In general, most civilian companies in the U.S. recognize six major holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: 5 Hot Industries That Are Hiring
More than 321,000 people were hired in November, the biggest monthly gain in the past three years in the U.S. Although the unemployment rate remained
Make the Holiday Work Party Career-Enhancing
Photo credit: Getty Images One tradition the military shares with civilian companies is the holiday party. Both a nod to various religious holidays and an
Turning a Passion Into a Paycheck
“Do what you love and the money will follow.” You’ve likely heard that before, but how do you figure out what you love to do?
Reservist? How to Balance It With a Civilian Job
You’re ready to bid active duty goodbye and settle down. But maybe you’re not ready to let go of the military, or you’ve heard you
What I Look for in a Team Member
If you are reading this on G.I. Jobs, you likely understand what it means to be on a team. More than likely you’ve seen what