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Career Advice: Find a Company You Love
As an active duty military spouse and career coach who works every day with fellow spouses, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of finding a meaningful career and an employer who cares.
8 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews
As a job seeker in our current market, you know that virtual interviews are becoming just as common as traditional, in-person settings. While there are standard topics and techniques to practice that apply to all interviews, there are some special things to remember about interviewing virtually.
(As always, don’t skip on your interview prep regardless of the type of interview. We cover that here.)
Here are eight virtual interview tips we want you to know:
Busting Resume Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about resumes. If you’re starting a new job search, it can feel overwhelming to update or create your resume. Where do I begin? How long should it be? What information do I need to include? All valid questions. I get a lot of these questions and more from the job-searching military spouses I work with daily. I’m here to bust some of those resume myths so you can better understand what a resume should be.
Work-Life Balance During the Job Hunt
Job searching cannot be a hobby or a passive activity if you’re hoping to see a true return on your efforts. Instead, it takes consistent work and intentionality: Networking. Resume Tailoring. Interviewing. Developing your professional skills. And on and on and on.
At this point you may be thinking, “Yeah, I get,” but this is not another article telling you that you have to do the work. Instead, I recommend the opposite…
I Have a Lot To Learn
Recently, I “opened” my very small business for orders. I was a bit nervous, but I did successfully get a few orders. As I was working on a few, I noticed the time and supplies took more time and required more supplies than I originally thought. I did—do—try my best not to overcharge for an item, but I now understand why some handmade items cost so much.
After I did the math (supplies, shipping, time), I realized I was basically making these items for free. I hate having to eat my own money and barely making anything, so I figured I go back to my “business drawing board.”
What Back to School Means for Milspouses
The realities of military life can be challenging: frequent moves, job changes, all while managing the daily stresses of military service. The constant change in military life can make it challenging for military spouses to go back to school and, ultimately, enhance their career opportunities.
Preparing for Your Next Interview
I hear it a lot from my clients: “I hate interviewing.” I get it. Interviewing, especially when our lifestyle ebbs and flows so much, can be nerve wracking. The key to nailing your next interview is knowing how to prepare. I look at prepping for an interview a little bit like studying for an exam. If you start early and take it step-by-step, hopefully, your A+ on the exam will come in the form of an offer letter.
Planning Your Job Search During Back-to-School
Restarting a job search can be a lot of work, but the start of the school year is an excellent time to put in the effort. One of the largest hiring peaks of the year is in the fall, so take advantage of this fast-approaching season and renewed availability to take the next step in your career.
Let’s Talk About LinkedIn
Yes, you should be using LinkedIn!
I started regularly using LinkedIn five years ago, and each one of my last three jobs (and my current favorite) were connected to LinkedIn in some way. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, or if it isn’t updated and polished, you are missing out on key strategic measures that could help you.