The first impression in an interview is everything. I’ve seen it many times where a successful interview is able to bring an underdog to the top of the candidate pool. I’ve also seen very qualified people blow a chance at a seemingly perfect job opportunity because, well, they just didn’t talk about the right subjects, tout the right projects […] Read more…
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10 Places Military Spouses Can Find Money for College
There are definitely some perks to being a military spouse. Special scholarships, grants, and financial aid is just one of them! Tuition is on the rise, and military families need all the help they can to help pay for it. Here are 10 Places Military Spouses Can Find Money for College School Discounts – […] Read more…
Military Spouses: 5 Ways to Find New Roads in Your Career
There I was degree in hand, multiple internships under my belt, and a freshly-graduated enthusiasm to begin my journey into the real world of careers. “Twenty years from now”, I said, “I wanted to be VP of Marketing and Communications for a Fortune 500 company.” …and then I married a Sailor. After hearing that we’d […] Read more…
18 Portable Careers for Military Spouses
Compensation for this post was provided by Colorado Technical University via Military One Click. All opinions expressed in this piece are my own. A common challenge for employment-seeking military spouses is the ability for their careers to be portable. Often times, the spouse’s career takes a back seat to that of the service member’s. With deployments, PCS moves, […] Read more…
22 Things Military Spouses Can Do to Find Jobs
If you’re a military spouse, you know finding a job can be a real challenge. PCS moves, deployments, frequent separations, etc. doesn’t make job-hunting any easier. With a little advance planning, flexibility, and creativity, you CAN find a way to advance your career and do something you enjoy. Here are 22 Things military spouses can […] Read more…