Jobs for Veterans

16 Most Popular Jobs for Veterans

Ho Lin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:34:05 +0000

Payscale recently did some research on the jobs that most veterans are opting for, and came up with a list of the 16 most common, well-paid and quickly growing occupations that veterans are taking on. According to their findings, most vets are getting into technology occupations (a trend we’ve noted previously on this blog): Job Title Median Annual Pay [...]

Oregon: New Vets Jobs Bill

Ho Lin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:11:30 +0000

Positive news for veteran job seekers in Oregon: KTVZ reports that the Oregon House has approved bipartisan legislation, HB 4063, that allows applicants for certain licensed occupations to substitute their military training or experience for what is normally required by an agency for licensure. “This important bill is designed to recognize the skill sets that veterans [...]

THINK “FACTORS” – TO FIND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Carole Martin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:27:43 +0000

Employers are looking for certain qualities in an employee. By looking at a question and matching it to a factor – you can be ready with an example or a story to answer the question – no matter what the question. It’s impossible to predict what you will be asked – but it is possible [...]

The 2012 Linux Jobs Report: Jobs in Demand

Ho Lin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:54:46 +0000

Looking for an edge in your search for a new job, and considering a career in tech? A new report by the Linux Foundation suggests that Linux is one of the key ingredients for getting hired. The Linux Job report notes the following facts: In the United States, the unemployment rate for tech professionals is [...]

How Would You Answer These Questions?

Carole Martin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:56:35 +0000

1. What’s important for you in a job? 2. How do you handle working with a difficult colleague? 3. How will you add value within 30-60-90 days? 4. Tell me about your last great idea… 5. If you were put into a compromising situation at work, where would you turn? 6. Tell me about your [...]

Veterans Facing Challenges: Going Back to School

Ho Lin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:46:08 +0000

A college classroom: it certainly doesn’t seem like a threatening environment. But according to a recent story by WFMY News in North Carolina, veterans who have seen duty in combat zones are finding that going back to school to get a degree (and get ahead in the civilian job world) presents its own challenges. “When [...]

Three Good Reasons to Consider Continuing Your Education- Carole Martin

Carole Martin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:30:08 +0000

No matter how old you are – or how little time you have to invest. Arming yourself with added education may be the best defense for you to take to get that job you want. • College Credit for Military Service – ACE Credits • Credit By Exam – CLEP, DSST, GRE, ECE • Distance [...]

Returning Veterans, a Desperate Search for Jobs

Ho Lin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:45:20 +0000

It’s part on the ongoing narrative we’ve been covering in this blog: servicemembers returning to find very slim pickings when it comes to jobs. A recent article in the Middletown Journal covers the plight of Marine Tim Conklin, who has five children — and is currently homeless and unable to find a job. No one needs [...]

Warriors to Workforce

Ho Lin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:17:05 +0000

The VA recently launched at its Acquisitions Academy a special internship to prepare newly-returned veterans to become federal contracting specialists. Called “Warriors to Workforce,” the internship is a three-year program. Participants will earn the 24 educational credits in business required to become contracting professionals. The program includes courses in leadership, technical acquisition training and on-the-job experience. Some more details: [...]

Top 10 Technology Jobs

Ho Lin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:09 +0000

Based on current trends, what are the fastest-growing technology jobs out there? The Chicago Tribune, based on industry growth projections from ComputerWorld, has assembled a top-10 list of fast-growing tech jobs. Below are the jobs plus their descriptions based on the Department of Labor. For more guides and tips on tech occupations, plus veteran-friendly listings for [...]