How to Leave a Job Gracefully
If you’re a working military spouse, you know that we get a lot of experience at leaving jobs when Uncle Sam sends us elsewhere. Even though we don’t get a real choice in the matter, we can choose to...
View ArticleApplying Military Experience to Civilian Employment
The skills and experience you have gained as a member of the military are extremely valuable to employers and important in today’s workplace. However, you have been immersed in the culture of the...
View ArticleResume Tips
Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or simply updating your resume, it is important to consider a few things. When you apply for a job, your resume is likely to just get a short...
View ArticleFinding a Job after Moving
Moving is a stressful time for any family, but when your spouse is in the military it becomes even more complex. If you plan on seeking employment after the move, consider the following tips: Plan...
View ArticleTransitioning Military? Follow These 7 Steps to get the Job Search Moving in...
1. Don’t wait until TAP classes come – You should get started on your search no later than six months out from your End of Active Service (EAS). Just make sure to note your EAS date on your cover...
View ArticleHow to Ace a Job Interview
Photo Source Military spouses and other family members face the prospect of sitting down for a new job interview several times in their lives. Every time there’s a Permanent Change of Station, it...
View ArticleFinancial Aid for Military Spouses (Part 1)
Education is the best way to increase your employment opportunities and your earning potential, and for many people, learning is a worthwhile goal in its own right. The bad news is that the cost of...
View ArticlePutting the Right Spin on Employers’ Assumptions about Military Spouses
Ambro freedigitalphotos.net Military spouses face some serious challenges in the job market, especially compared to our civilian counterparts. A 2007 study by the RAND Institute found that military...
View ArticleFinancial Aid For Military Spouses (Part 2)
Part 1 of this article covered financial aid options which are available to everyone. As military spouses, we face unique challenges in our educational pursuits; fortunately, we also have access to...
View ArticleChoosing an Online School: Safety Tips for your Education
For service members or military spouses seeking higher education, online programs often sound like the perfect choice. Online classes are portable, so you don’t have to transfer every time you move,...
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