Introduction Working from home is a great way to start a new career or earn extra money. Recently, the number of remote work opportunities has skyrocketed, and the need will continue to rise. The benefits of working remotely are endless, but the obvious is many veterans and military spouses simply are unable to work in […]
Introduction I have to admit, there are few forms that don’t outright give me a headache. Perhaps the king of these documents is the well-beloved DD-214. Some veterans have compared it to the “Get Out of Jail Free” card in Monopoly (by the way this will definitely NOT get you out of jail, don’t ask […]
Introduction You look like a piece of chewed-up bubble gum. Let’s face it, as veterans enter the world of corporate America, we often look like cheap used car salesmen. Can’t blame us. Most veterans left the civilian world right out of high school and were told what to wear from 0600 to 1730. Hell, if […]
Introduction When you’re ready to separate from the military and enter the civilian workforce, having a polished resume will be one of your greatest assets as you search for a new job. But depending on your years of service and what roles you fulfilled in the armed forces, the summary of your work history may […]
Introduction You’re three weeks out of the required transition readiness program to civilian life. You’ve replaced your uniform with a suit (not cheap, at least in your mind) and put it on like you did your service bravos, aligning the gig line and de-linting with a piece of tape. You walk into the first day […]
Introduction It took me a while to get an interview after separating from the Army. After a month traveling through Europe, I got down to asking everyone I knew out for coffee and submitting resumes to those job sites that are mostly a waste of everyone’s time. I reached out to every company that claimed […]
Introduction Finding a career is not easy like finding the best chow hall on base or where the cheapest beer is served. It takes time and help from seasoned professionals to find a job after leaving the military. Chances are, as a military veteran executing a job search, you may find yourself struggling, not to […]
