Military to Civilian Transition
How to Use a Job Description to Your Advantage
Found a job you want? Here’s a reality check: Your generic resume probably won’t get you noticed by the employer. Here’s how to use cues
5 Military Values That Translate to Civilian Jobs
There are a lot of jobs in the military that can be difficult to transfer into the civilian world. While some of us may wish
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
14 Hottest Articles of 2014
We’re not really built for living in the past. With mottos like Semper Anticus, Rangers Lead the Way, and First of the First, who can blame us?
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
Is the Montgomery GI Bill EVER A Good Choice?
If you joined the military in the days of the Montgomery GI Bill, you and I are in the same boat. I don’t know about
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
Away for the Holidays: How to Deal
Photo Credit: Yellow Ribbon America As another holiday season approaches, the stress of separation on military families can be overwhelming. Missing important life events like