You heard an interesting speaker who provided her contact info. Someone you know referred you to a new contact. You connected to someone on LinkedIn. But you never followed through on the potential next steps.
You got assigned a project and completed it just fine but you never talked with your boss about what went […]
Research shows that successful people think about their careers and take specific actions routinely. Here is what they do, do you?
Strengths are identified, used, and developed.
Networking is a continuing process.
Job decisions are based on research, thought, and preparation.
Career plans are regularly reviewed and revised.
Five Steps to Successfully Starting Your Search
STEP 1: WHAT IS IMPORTANT […]
A resume is an advertisement for you – designed solely to show what you can do immediately for an employer, so that they will contact you.
1. Focus, Focus, Focus!
Before you create your resumes, focus on the type of work you want to do and the organizations you want to work with. Be very specific […]
When you have friends, family, or other vets who are looking for a job, offer to help. Think of the things you do well and offer that type of assistance.
Easy Ways to Help
Offer your support in those areas where you are knowledgeable:
Do you write well? Offer to review resumes or cover letters.
Do you know […]
Most job seekers find the job search process very difficult. Yet, few ask for the help they need to succeed. Worse, both active military and veterans are especially bad at asking for help in job search.
You can get the help you need to succeed by asking for assistance directly (see the Job Search Success […]
Once upon a time, we went from factory to factory looking for work.
Today, you have all sorts of ways to look for jobs – on company websites, on job boards, on local websites, via big aggregator sites, at job fairs, networking events, and so on.
And most importantly, through people you know.
Too many choices in […]
As you prepare to find a new opportunity, research target organizations that interest you. Included in this article, below, is an “Interview Cheat Sheet” to help you organize your thoughts and your questions. Obviously, some questions you ask will depend on the level or type of position, but the Cheat Sheet is a starting […]
You probably have heard that you have to network as a part of returning to the civilian work world. And many military members are very successful at doing so within the military – yet cannot see quite how to do it for transition.
You can’t get through TAP or open a business publication without seeing […]
So often I talk with transitioning military who are infantry or Marines or otherwise in some position for which they can imagine no civilian jobs.
Or they see only physical security and law enforcement options. But there are many other opportunities!
Expanding Your Career Options
Take a look at what you did besides your primary role.
What talents […]
Patra Frame
Translating Past to Future
