Posted on May 16th, 2013 by Kathleen Davis
Veterans may find that franchising is an appealing option when transitioning out of the military. “Franchising boasts some amazing statistics, such as more than 300 franchises are sold every week and one in every 12 businesses in the U.S. is a franchise. Franchises also stimulate America’s economy, as they employ more than 18 million Americans [...]
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Filed under: In the News, Military Career Transition
Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Kathleen Davis
Whether you are anticipating another PCS move or a major military-to-civilian career transition for whatever reason, change is going to happen. “The winds of change within the greater military community are certainly stirring. Sequestration, once thought to be a simple deterrent to inaction, is quickly becoming an all too in-our-face reality.” Read full article here.
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Filed under: Military Career Transition, Military Life
Posted on April 16th, 2013 by Kathleen Davis
In this article, Tom Wolfe explains how a career in the military has prepared many of you for a career in logistics / transportation. “I provide the Nation’s warfighters of all services what they need, when they need it, where they need it.” That phrase is part of the motto and creed of the U. [...]
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Filed under: Military Career Transition, Military Job Seeker Advice
Posted on April 4th, 2013 by Kathleen Davis
This article from Military Transition News takes an in-depth look at why military veterans should consider the transportation industry for a civilian career. ”What do an 18-wheeler truck driver, the general manager of the Denver Regional Transportation District and the Chief Operating Officer of Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority have in common? They’re all [...]
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Posted on March 21st, 2013 by admin
In his latest article, a military placement specialist / candidate recruiter answers questions from job seekers, including this one: Q: My experience is wide ranging and could fall into several job positions. Do you think I should create more than one military to civilian resume? Read the full response here.
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Posted on March 7th, 2013 by admin
Everyone needs a fresh start every once and a while – especially when it comes to a job search. Janet Farley offers seven tips to military spouses in this article: 1. Go back to the drawing board. Assess your current strategy and tweak it one degree on either side of the unemployment line. For example, [...]
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Posted on February 28th, 2013 by admin
Should you worry about the timing of your job search and does it matter? This article endeavors to find some answers: Chris Forman, founder of StartWire, a Lebanon, New Hampshire-based Internet company, believes that while there really is no bad time to look for a job, more favorable periods of the year exist-particularly when private [...]
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Filed under: In the News, Military Career Transition
Posted on February 14th, 2013 by admin
This article highlights why the energy industry may be a good target for veterans seeking jobs. Ann Randazzo, Executive Director of the Center for Energy Workforce Development, is quoted in the piece: …Veterans shouldn’t box themselves into the line of thinking that their skills or experience won’t dovetail into a successful job in the energy [...]
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Filed under: In the News, Military Career Transition
Posted on February 1st, 2013 by admin
Our sister site, Civilian Job News, is running a profile this month on Chesapeake Energy’s Military Hiring Program. Looking for a job? Look no further. Chesapeake currently has about 400 positions open, primarily in Pearsall, Texas near San Antonio and in Canton, Ohio. Positions available are varied and include forehand trainees, field technicians, equipment operators, [...]
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Filed under: In the News, Military Career Transition
Posted on January 21st, 2013 by Pete Charest
The Department of Defense (DoD) recently redesigned the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). According to the TAP web site, the redesigned TAP “changes the current program from a discontinuous set of activities into a cohesive, modular, outcome based program that provides opportunities and aids in successful transition into a ‘career ready’ civilian.” The new program is [...]
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Filed under: Military Career Transition, Military Job Seeker Advice, Military Resumes
