March 10th, 2009 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
The Most Important Skills You Must Learn In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World (Part 12) Learn how to create a successful business using excellent marketing strategies In our last article, we discussed the topic of being your own boss by starting your own business. Owning your own business [...]
February 23rd, 2009 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
The Most Important Skills You Must Learn In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World (Part 11) Learn how to be your own boss by starting your own business Owning your own business and becoming an entrepreneur used to be a dream for many now it is becoming a [...]
February 13th, 2009 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
The Most Important Skills You Must Learn In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World (Part 10) When an Opportunity Knocks – It’s Best to Answer Learn how to give your two week notice, while remaining on good terms with your soon to be ex-employer When you are in [...]
January 29th, 2009 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
The Most Important Skills You Must Learn In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World (Part 9) In Today’s Economy – Being Laid off Is a Reality Learn how to survive and protect your family financially if you become laid off from your job The one good thing about [...]
November 14th, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
The Most Important Skills You Must Learn In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World (Part 6) How to become financially smart in the civilian world When you are in the military, you feel financially secure because you know that the military takes care for your financial and medical needs with [...]
October 29th, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
The Most Important Skills You Must Learn In Order to Succeed In the Civilian World (Part 5) How to get the best health and life insurance at the right cost The best thing about being in the military is that the government provides all your life necessities. The military provides you [...]
September 25th, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
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.
September 11th, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
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.
