Military to Civilian Transition
How to Drive Your Career in the Civilian World
Photo Credit: Creative Commons If you’re just getting ready to transition, or are already in the middle of it, chances are you’re focused on
Soldiers Becoming Successful Civilians
Photo Credit: Creative Commons Military service forever changes most of us. Our change starts with day one of basic training, where our drill sergeants begin to
How to Respond to a Cold Call About a Job
Photo Credit: Creative Commons *Companies appearing on this page are paid advertisers who may be interested in recruiting you One of the most disconcerting things
Use Social Media to Advertise “You”
Photo Credit: Creative Commons During your transition, you want to pursue every advantage when it comes to getting a job. Social media, used properly,
How to Determine Your Salary Requirements
One of the biggest unknowns about transitioning from military service to civilian life is about salary. This comes from the fact that military benefits include
How to Manage a Civilian Career with an Active Duty Spouse
If you are planning to transition out of the military but your spouse will remain on active duty, you are not alone. Many military couples
How to Translate Your Extra Duties to the Civilian World
If you’re like many veterans, you spent much of your military career running from the detail assignment monster. Whether you called it a “collateral duty”
Straight to the Source: Get the Hiring Manager’s Name
Photo Credit: Kate Hiscock You can send applications into a black hole known as the “recruiting portal” that most companies use until the stars burn
Purchasing a Home During Your Transition: What to Expect
Photo Credit: Sarah Reid You’ve planned and put away your money, and now it’s time to take the big leap from military to civilian life.
What to Expect From a Job Offer Letter
When you’re offered a job, you usually receive a “job offer letter” which spells out the job, the compensation and any benefits. This is a
The Job Offer: How Long Can You Take to Respond?
You mastered the interview questions and answers and It happened! You’ve been offered a job. Suddenly anxiety and anticipation have given way to cold reality:
How to Plan for Retirement in the Civilian World
Retirement isn’t something most service members consider while they’re in the military. One of the big selling points for military service, indeed, is the guaranteed