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New Year and a New You!

New Year and a New You!

Rebranding yourself as a professional… We’ve seen it, we’ve heard it, but what does it mean?  “Branding.” It’s not just for big name companies.  You have a brand!  It just so happens that your brand is camouflage and a rifle. You and hundreds of thousands more.  So what makes you different? Think about what you love; what is your passion?  Learn your cra...
How Veterans Uncover Local Opportunity Through Networking

How Veterans Uncover Local Opportunity Through Networking

“I’m excited and apprehensive about transitioning out of the military. I’m still working, planning to move, and finishing up my degree. I’ve never done a job search before. And if I had the time to do a proper job search, I wouldn’t know where to start.” Whether you’re an E-4, E-7, or O-6, you will face the same issues with transitioning. Getting a job is about leveraging three...
Social Networking for Veterans: An Introduction

Social Networking for Veterans: An Introduction

Twitter.  The buzz word of the media industry.  The name alone makes some shudder with fear or disgust; others light up with elation at the mention of it.  Where do you stand?  You may have heard stories about how Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn can help you find a job.  Increasingly more often, commonplace employers are utilizing these networks not only for posting employment opportunities...
Top Five Things Every Veteran Should Know to Succeed in the Civilian World

Top Five Things Every Veteran Should Know to Succeed in the Civilian World

Civilians leave their jobs to pursue bigger, better opportunities. Civilians give two-week notices. Civilians promote human resource initiatives that improve job quality, better wages, better benefits, and advancement opportunity. Does this sound stressful or intimidating? Contrary to the military career, there are no two-week notices, no uncomfortable feeling when you explain why you are mov...