I went to my first tech school barely a month after arriving at my first base. You certainly have had some training too. So what do you do with all that when you are thinking about your transition?
First, as you have looked at what you want to do – your personal and professional goals – you […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
I’ll come right out with it: are you helping to build the capacity of your world?
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses. ~ Chinese proverb
So often entrepreneurs are stuck in business minutiae that they ignore their own needs for professional and personal development… and here I come suggesting […]
Retire? That’s a discussion for others… isn’t it?
For years I talked to companies that did not see any reason to think about the changing nature of retirement. Anyone with relatives over 85 (the fastest growing demographic in the USA) caught on fast, though.
What happens when our life-spans are commonly passing 80 years but our work-lives are barely half […]
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 […]
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 […]
OK, that sounds like a stereotypical female lament after a date. But too many folks do work themselves into an emotional response when a recruiter or hiring manager says he or she will call. Remember this is a business issue.
A. What could be the reason for no call?
Some hiring managers tell every candidate they […]
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