Top 5 Actions After Dropping Your Military Retirement Papers
Only 17% of military service members serve 20 or more years of active duty and qualify for military retirement. If you’ve dropped your papers, or are considering dropping your papers in the next 12...
View ArticlePrepare for Your Military to Civilian Transition
Prepare for Your Military to Civilian Transition More workers than ever are voluntarily leaving their jobs. Last year we called “The Great Resignation” and it’s a global trend that has been steadily...
View ArticleOur 12 Favorite Books to Boost Your Career (From the Career Confidence Resume...
Professionals seeking employment opportunities are some of the hardest-working people I know. Not only do they want to find a new job, but they are also eager to learn how they can make meaningful...
View ArticleTop 5 Common Resume Mistakes of Transitioning Military Service Members
I love helping veterans successfully transition from military careers to the civilian workforce. Having worked with commissioned officers, NCOs and enlisted personnel, I am always humbled by their...
View Article9 Things You Don’t Need to Include on a Military to Civilian Resume Anymore
You’ve probably heard that talent acquisition managers and recruiters spend just 10-15 seconds glancing through your resume before determining whether you go into the YES or NO pile. That’s pretty...
View Article6 Websites to Use to Research Your Next Employer
Before you waste an hour or more applying for a job, take 10-15 minutes to research the company first. I know it can be tempting to apply ASAP to “get it over with.” But there are 3 reasons you should...
View ArticleWhat is an Applicant Tracking System? FAQ’s and the #1 Tool to Try
Applicant Tracking System software (ATS). Often I joke about an ATS is like a black hole. A black hole where you submit all your most personal information and career history and often, hear silence in...
View Article5 Biggest Challenges of the Military to Civilian Job Search + Time-Saving Tips
Whether you’re retiring from the military or leaving at the end of your contract, the transition to the civilian workforce is overwhelming, beginning with your first step: conducting a successful job...
View ArticleHow to use ChatGPT in Your Job Search
We are hearing a lot about #ChatGPT and how it impacts almost every industry, from education to marketing. But how can you leverage #AI to help you in your job search? I attended a symposium by Career...
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View Article4 Things You Should Take Off Your Resume, and 1 Thing to Add Instead
Your resume is often the first impression you make on a potential employer, so it’s important to make sure it’s presenting you in the best possible light. While you may be tempted to include every...
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