I’ve got some good news here – most jobs are not filled through job boards. Turns out dropping your resume into a giant resume pool is a lot less successful than networking and using a recruiter when you are looking for a new job. Here’s why . . . The hidden job market is any place [...]
It’s 2013 and You Are Leaving the Service This Year
and if you were like me, it was not until the new year arrived that it fully hit you that you were getting out of the Army – or Navy, Air Force, or Marines, or Coast Guard – this year. Big realization that along with the emotional punch of leaving the service you have a [...]
The Phone Interview – Cheating is Allowed
The phone screen is usually a candidate’s initial contact with a company – it is a low commitment opportunity for a candidate and employer to meet and see if there is any reason to meet in person. The candidate’s resume has been screened and a hiring manager or recruiter is looking to do a quick [...]
Veteran Support Groups within your company
Corporate and HR veteran support and resource groups can be a huge asset to your company in many different ways. Simply acknowledging the veteran presence within your corporate ranks is the right thing to do, but there are many benefits beyond newsletter mentions and all-hands emails on national holidays. Veteran resource groups can be huge [...]
Take A Minute . . .
Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, the day we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. It is easy to gloss over the real reason for the holiday, what with the three day weekend, [...]
Should We As A Nation Help Veterans Start Their Own Businesses?
Scott Gerber in Time Magazine wrote an article titled “Why We Should Help Veterans Start Their Own Businesses” and reinforces many of the reasons why veterans make good business owners, not just good employees: “Successful entrepreneurs are hard-working, dedicated, disciplined, multi-skilled, and self-sufficient. They are problem solvers who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, [...]
The Military Job Interview – Tell Me About Yourself
Many times the interview for a transitioning military service member begins with a simple, easy statement . . . “So, why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself.” For many a would-be employee, the interview ends with their answer. The easiest question, in my opinion, is the hardest because it seems so easy [...]
The Job Interview – How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Happy New Year! The beginning of the year is always a good time for reflection and planning, and it is never too early to plan your transition from the military. It can also be a time of stress as you think about the work you have in front of you and all that you have [...]
Veteran’s Day
Sixty-five years ago a young man who went by the name BF was discharged from the United States Army after his service in World War II. Like many service members and veterans today, he left his civilian life in 1942 and joined the Army when his country called, leaving behind his young wife and son [...]
Third Party Military Recruiters – What You Need To Do When You Work With Them
Last week I spoke about what you, as a transitioning service member, need to know about third party military recruiters. They are a valuable resource for those that know what they offer and can be a valuable addition to your transition resources. Knowing what you is expected of you as a candidate is extremely valuable [...]
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