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6 Ways Jumpstart Your Career After a PCS
Two of the greatest struggles military spouses have during a PCS are finding a productive work life and connecting with friends in their new communities, especially over the last 12 to 14 months. But, have you noticed the lines between networking for work and meeting new friends have blurred thanks to Zoom, Clubhouse, LinkedIn, and other telework and social platforms?
Finding Remote Work Using FlexJobs
The coronavirus pandemic ushered in a massive surge of people working from home as companies transitioned out of the office into a remote work environment. Many workers have learned the benefits of remote work—and are now seeking to secure permanent remote jobs. If you’re looking for a remote job or want to learn more about the opportunities available, read on for advice from FlexJobs on ways to research and land your next job.
USO Launches Career Mentorship Offering
The United Service Organizations (USO) is partnering with Veterati, a digital mentorship platform for the military community, to launch the USO Career Mentorship offering. This new resource will connect transitioning service members and military spouses with professionals in their industry of interest and help them navigate meaningful career paths.
Fully Leverage Your Negotiation
Negotiating can be awkward to navigate, especially for those who have never had to stretch that muscle before, but with some preparation and practice, a smooth and successful negotiation process is possible.
Know Your Direction
Can you imagine starting to look for a house or school districts before you even know your family’s next duty location? Apply this logic to your job search, too.
How can you start applying for jobs before knowing your brand and value in the job market? Whenever possible, clicking “apply” should be one of the last steps in your job search following self-assessments, targeting specific companies, researching, and networking.
Strength in Weaknesses: Navigating an Honest Interview
There are niche interviews all across the job market. However, there are standard interview questions we all prepare for as we get ready to sit across from our (hopefully) new boss and sell our skills, trying to strike the perfect balance between humble and confident.
3 Tips to Help You Find Remote Work
I used to dream of remote work. Not only to mitigate the earning gaps around each PCS, but as someone who is a homebody, I knew I could do some of my best work in a good pair of yoga pants and slippers without leaving my house.
I am so grateful that, as our next move approaches, I can take my laptop and my job with Hire Heroes USA with me. I know what a huge game-changer remote work can be for you, too. I’m here to walk you through some tactical tips, so you can enjoy writing emails and taking conference calls without ever having to put on shoes.
Choosing Battle Lines
Do you feel defeated choosing battle lines on the virtual learning front with your children over the past year? I have some thoughts on that, but first, how I got there.
Having left Facebook several years ago due to the incivility that was present (how tame those days were), I eventually found my way back to the social media platform. It wasn’t due to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). It wasn’t because I regretted my decision. Hardly.
No, it was because the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, gymnastics, and a host of youth sports teams only communicated to families through Facebook.
A Guide to Crushing Your 2021 Career Goals
We can all agree that we’re excited to put 2020 behind us and look ahead to a fresh start in 2021. It’s also an opportune time to take a new approach to your job search. Today, I want to explore five key topics that will get your professional brand on track in the new year.