We have all heard it before, “First impressions mean everything.” When it comes to the interview process this statement could not be more true. The instant you walk through the door of any prospective employer you are being evaluated from head to toe. A first impression is virtually impossible to change. So be sure you are dressed to impress.

The economy was bad and the President knew it.  World War II was sending home soldiers who would be looking for non-existent jobs.  These were young men and they would be draining the poor economy while they were job-hunting.
 
Opportunities for education and home ownership were virtually non-existent at this time.  The key benefits of this […]

The movement started among Sunni tribes in Anbar Province to become an ad-hoc armed force across the country in less than a year. The rapid growth of the US-funded groups has led to concerns about some of their members’ insurgent pasts fighting against coalition forces.

While the resume may get you the interview, the interview gets you the job. You want to impress your possible employer so much that nobody else will be appropriate or perfect for the job. So, what is the next step?

This is a very personal account of life as seen through the eyes of a child and related through the words of an adult - the child who lived through it.  It was not easy to write this.  It is a mish-mash of interpretations assigned to unpleasant situations by a child who could not possibly […]

Last week I discussed the phenomenon of thousands of our brothers and sisters choosing to live out side of the US.  I say thousands, but the number is probably in the tens of thousands because obtaining an accurate count is impossible.  It is impossible because many, even most, of us maintain a US mailing address […]

In Part 2 of our Transition Series the importance of being prepared to negotiate for salary and benefits packages is discussed. In the military your salary and benefits are determined by your pay grade and time of service. In your civilian career you will need to learn the subtle art of negotiating salary and benefits. Here are some helpful tips to get you started.

As mere mortals, no one can be expected to know everything about all things. However, information is readily available – and in laymen’s terms – about most items of interest.  There are times that we are unable to realize our need to know something until another person alerts us to it.  Such is the case […]

It can be difficult to transition from a military career to a civilian career if you are not armed with the right tools for the change. However, the transition can be much easier with the proper tools and preparation. In this series of articles focused on Military Transition we will provide you with some helpful tips and tools to make you succcessful. The first article focuses on writing a professional resume and transforming your military skills to civilian skills.

If you stop squeaking, they stop oiling!  That is the plain and simple truth.  Negative emotions, however well-deserved, should be kept under wraps as you tangle your way through the system to get the services you need and earned.  Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness.  It is an avenue to empowerment.
 
 
Knowledge […]