Jobs for Veterans

Assessing Your Job Skills – What Makes You Different From All The Others?

Carole Martin — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:38:42 +0000

If you have been reading articles or listening to news reports about the job market, it becomes obvious that the number of people currently seeking jobs outnumbers the jobs that are now available. If you happen to be one of those job seekers, you realize that you are competing against the odds. The question is, [...]

Ten Tips for the Job Interview Follow Up

Carole Martin — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:59:30 +0000

Not getting a follow-up call after a job interview when promised is a very common occurrence. Candidates are sometimes sure that they aced the interview and are perfect for the position, and, in fact, they are anticipating a call and an offer. But instead they get “nothing.” No offer; no call. They never hear from [...]

8 College Degrees with the Worst Return on Investment

Stephen Bajza — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:10 +0000

Traditional wisdom regarding education has been the same for a very long time: if you go to college, you’ll earn more money. In light of economic hubbub over the past few years, the traditional tune is changing. Student loan debt is fast becoming one of the biggest concerns in American economics, and some degrees don’t lead to as [...]

Translating Jargon to Job Skills

Stephen Bajza — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:52:02 +0000

Servicemembers have an entire lexicon encoded in their day-to-day conversations. They’ve learned litanies of acronyms, jargon, and slang that are almost completely foreign to civilian ears. According to Stars and Stripes, this overlooked aspect of military culture is causing major problems in reintegrating veterans into civilian society. Any source for resume tips will tell you to use [...]

How to Cut to the Front of the Interview Line – 5 Easy Steps

Carole Martin — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:47:29 +0000

The question is, “How can you make yourself stand out when there are so many other candidates looking at the same job?” The answer is to “focus” – focus on what makes you unique. Let’s assume that you have an outstanding resume and that you make it to the top of the stack of resumes [...]

11 Best Jobs in Business

Stephen Bajza — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:23:24 +0000

Veterans are savvy individuals who work well under pressure and communicate well, so the business world is a natural fit for them. If you’re looking at the corporate world and wonder which job best suits your abilities, take a look at the 11 best jobs in business according to Investment News. Whether you’re handling money, [...]

Job Interview First Impressions – Make It The Best

Carole Martin — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:10:57 +0000

That first impression can be a great beginning, or a quick ending to your interview. Three areas of performance, that should be considered dangerous and deadly: 1.Poor non-verbal communication image Show confidence by believing in yourself and showing it. (head held high – shoulders back) Good eye contact is essential. (Note the color of the [...]

Walmart: We Will Hire All New Veterans

Ho Lin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:14 +0000

There will be plenty of news coming out in the next few days about the White House’s Joining Forces program, as First Lady Michelle Obama will be presenting an update on the program’s goals later today, as well as future steps to help hire and train veterans and military spouses. One notable piece of news we thought should [...]

10 Worst Jobs in 2013

Stephen Bajza — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:37:07 +0000

If you think the job market is tough, a new study put out by CareerCast might provide a little bit of (ironic) hope: according to the study, if you served as enlisted in the military, you’ve already survived the third worst job in America. “The only easy day was yesterday” indeed. At least they didn’t get [...]

Translating Military Skills May Become New York Law

Stephen Bajza — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:48:15 +0000

Veterans in New York will find that they have a strong advocate working to secure their employment. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo recently announced he supports legislation that would help veterans communicate to employers what type of job experience they gained during their service. According to Long Island Exchange, the bill would require the State Division of [...]