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Military transition: Career choices

So there you are, trying to figure out what jobs in the civilian world will be worthwhile.

And here I am, regularly talking success stories and research….

With all the potential careers available, how do you start to choose?

First steps are to think about what your knowledge, experience, interests, and education offer you.

What strengths do you […]

By |December 2nd, 2010|Military in Transition|Comments Off on Military transition: Career choices

Military transition: Your strengths matter

Whether you are transitioning military to civilian after a short time or a full career, there are resources available to help you make this move. Sure the quality of transition resources varies. But I am still surprised at how many miltary folks don’t really use most of what is available to them.

For most military folks, […]

By |November 22nd, 2010|Military in Transition|Comments Off on Military transition: Your strengths matter

Gimme the $$$ Part 2 – Salary Negotiations

Everyone hopes for the perfect offer – the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. But often we don’t get there without some negotiating. And since it is something most of us do rarely we are not sure how to go about getting something in an offer changed.

Ideally you will […]

By |October 25th, 2010|Military in Transition|Comments Off on Gimme the $$$ Part 2 – Salary Negotiations

Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics

While you have seen the advice to put off salary discussions as long as possible in discussing a potential job you need to learn about salary ranges and what is realistic early in your job search.

Your knowledge, experience, and the value you demonstrate you offer are critical aspects of how much you will be paid. […]

By |October 22nd, 2010|Military in Transition|Comments Off on Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics

HR Jobs: What Questions should You be Asking?

As you prepare to find a new Human Resources opportunity, you should be doing a lot of research on those organizations which interest you as targets.
Here are some of the questions you may want to consider which directly influence both the organization’s HR approach and your interest level. Obviously, some depend on the level […]

By |November 1st, 2009|Job Search Tips and Tactics|Comments Off on HR Jobs: What Questions should You be Asking?

Compensation – Pay, Benefits, and Your Goals

Whether you are thinking of your next job search or looking for more at your current employer, it pays to be prepared (pun intended.) First, what is important to you in your work? What are your career goals? What trade-offs and compromises are you willing to make?

Depending on your career goals, your compensation will […]

By |August 1st, 2008|Job Search Tips and Tactics|Comments Off on Compensation – Pay, Benefits, and Your Goals