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 being in the military is that you do not have [...]
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.
September 5th, 2008 | by StaceyChil | published in Making the Transition
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.