Contents tagged with Career Services

  • 4 Key Trident Support Services For New Students

    Tags: Education, Students, Career Services

    Friday, August 19, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Trident’s staff and faculty are focused on the success of all our bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate students. If you’re a new student – or are considering enrollment - these are some of the key resources available to maximize your educational experience so you can prepare yourself for a rewarding career.

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    Trident's staff and faculty are focused on the success of all our bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate students.  If you're a new student – or are considering … more

  • 4 Tips To Improve Your Job Interview Experience

    Tags: Career Services, Students, Alumni

    Tuesday, August 9, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: You’ve worked hard to achieve your degree and are excited about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. You’ve sent your resume to several well-known companies. And, thankfully, you have received an invitation to interview for a position that sounds perfect for you. What should you do? How should you prepare?

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    You've worked hard to achieve your degree and are excited about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. You've sent your resume to several well-known companies. … more

  • 4 Ways To Use Social Media To Find A New Job

    Tags: Students, Alumni, Career Services

    Friday, July 22, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: When it comes to your career, social media can be a major asset – or a major hindrance. If leveraged correctly, you can use your LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook profiles to highlight your assets as a job candidate.

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    When it comes to your career, social media can be a major asset – or a major hindrance. If leveraged correctly, you can use your LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook profiles to … more

  • Meet Regional Manager & Veteran Deena Mullins

    Tags: Military, Research, Career Services

    Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Deena Mullins, Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident, covers the South Central region of the United States. Residing in San Antonio, her home area includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico.

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    Deena Mullins, Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident, covers the South Central region of the United States. Residing in San Antonio, her … more

  • Career Links for Military Veterans

    Tags: Career Services, Military

    Friday, June 17, 2016 4:03:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Looking career after the military? Use these links to uncover some career opportunities you may not have already considered.

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    The following resources linked below will be helpful for those weighing their civilian career options during or after their military career.

    Career Command Post (CCP)

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  • The Benefits Of Trident’s Ph.d. Mentor Program

    Tags: Doctoral Degrees, Students, Career Services

    Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Earning a doctorate degree is more hiking to the top of Mount Everest and less strolling through Central Park on a warm summer’s day. Students with the smarts and perseverance to reach the highest summit in academia still require a helping hand, and there is no better source of advice than someone who has previously completed this journey.

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    Earning a doctorate degree is more hiking to the top of Mount Everest and less strolling through Central Park on a warm summer's day. Students with the smarts and perseverance … more

  • 4 Best Ways To Prepare For Your Transition

    Tags: Military, Education, Career Services

    Friday, April 22, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Be Focused & Have a Plan: You need to be focused on what you want to do after the military and how to achieve those goals. What do you want to do professionally? Where do you want to live? Make sure you have your transition plan in place, including your education.

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    Blog Author: Phil Johndrow

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    Be Focused & Have a Plan: You need to be focused on what you want to do after the military and how to achieve those goals. What do you want to do professionally? Where do … more

  • Homeland Security By Sea, By Air, By Land

    Tags: Military, Career Services, Homeland Security

    Wednesday, April 20, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Today, we are indeed all linked to each other by the Internet; we are using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The Internet and digital data sharing, is not designed to be secure but to be open and accessible.

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    Today, we are indeed all linked to each other by the Internet; we are using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The Internet and digital data sharing, is not … more

  • Disaster Management And Homeland Security: 3 Steps To Get Started In These Fields

    Tags: Homeland Security, Research, Career Services

    Friday, April 15, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Considering entering the disaster management or homeland security field, but not sure of how to go about it? The first step is to review the job requirements, required experience, and degree requirements for a disaster manager position. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for disaster managers is projected to grow 6% from 2014 to 2024.

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    Considering entering the disaster management or homeland security field, but not sure of how to go about it?

    The first step is to review the job requirements, required … more

  • How To Write The Perfect Cover Letter

    Tags: Career Services, Students, Alumni

    Monday, March 21, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Cover letters are the best way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. For most job openings they are a necessity – and a great way to get the hiring manager to review your resume.

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    Cover letters are the best way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. For most job openings they are a necessity – and a great way to get the hiring manager to review … more

  • Common Sense Job Interview Tips For Veterans

    Tags: Research, Education, Career Services, Military

    Thursday, March 10, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: For many transitioning veterans, job interviews are unlike anything they’ve ever experienced in the past. Corporate job interviews are most often behavioral based, with the interviewer identifying job-related experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities that the company deems necessary for a particular position.

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    For many transitioning veterans, job interviews are unlike anything they've ever experienced in the past.Corporate job interviews are most often behavioral based, with the … more

  • 5 reasons to be excited about tuition assistance

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Monday, February 8, 2016 3:53:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: Making decisions about your education can be overwhelming. If you’re just beginning to look into schools, then be sure to read on. TA DECIDE will dramatically simplify the process for you.

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    Why This Robust New Tool Will Simplify Your School Search

    Making decisions about your education can be overwhelming. If you're just beginning to look into schools, then be … more

  • Anxiety Rises among Soldiers as Army Approaches Drawdown Goals

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Thursday, January 28, 2016 3:37:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: As the Army continues to address reductions in personnel, impacted families can find comfort in educational opportunities. As the Army continues on its mission to reduce spending and address DOD mandated reductions in personnel to a total of 440,000 to 450,000 soldiers by the end of the 2015 fiscal year, the uncertainty of the future may be a cause of anxiety for some servicemembers.

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    As more troops are cut, families can find comfort in educational opportunities like military tuition assistance.

    As the Army continues to address reductions in personnel, … more

  • These 3 Cool Tools Can Help Make Your Job Search Easier

    Tags: Education, Career Services, Research

    Tuesday, January 5, 2016 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: In late 2014, Trident’s Career Advising & Development Center launched its successful webinar series. Over the course of this year, we’re going to be looking back at many of these sessions, which are filled with wisdom and advice from career center Manager Tanya White-Earnest.

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    In late 2014, Trident's Career Advising & Development Center launched its successful webinar series. Over the course of this year, we're going to be looking back at many of … more

  • 4 Doctoral Dissertation Pitfalls & How To Avoid Them

    Tags: Students, Career Services

    Tuesday, December 22, 2015 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: The path to successfully completing a doctoral degree is long, filled with many challenges to overcome. While times may sometimes be tough, preparation and determination are key, especially when it comes to your approach to the dissertation.

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    The path to successfully completing a doctoral degree is long, filled with many challenges to overcome. While times may sometimes be tough, preparation and determination are … more

  • Linkedin Profile Review: 2 Important Takeaways (part 1)

    Tags: Career Services, Alumni, Students

    Wednesday, December 16, 2015 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: In November, Trident’s Career Advising & Development Center presented their third webinar on LinkedIn. My goal was to make this session a little different by giving Trident students an opportunity to interact much more closely so they could get updates and suggestions on their LinkedIn profiles in real time.

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    In November, Trident's Career Advising & Development Center presented their third webinar on LinkedIn. My goal was to make this session a little different by giving Trident … more

  • Trident University International Set to Acknowledge This Year’s Veterans Day on Multiple Fronts

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:22:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Trident University International (Trident) will be acknowledging Veterans Day on several fronts this year. The University has strong ties to the United States Armed Forces, as 79% of current students are active duty military, veterans, National Guard, or military dependents.

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    November 11, 2015 - Cypress, CA - Trident University International (Trident) will be acknowledging Veterans Day on several fronts this year. The University has strong ties to the … more

  • First Steps by Phil Johndrow, Alumni Class of 2010 & 2008

    Tags: Military, Career Services

    Wednesday, November 4, 2015 1:56:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: There are many things that we do in life and when you look back and think about the experience, the first step was the hardest. For example, when I joined the army after finishing high school, it was an extremely hard step. I was uncertain of what I actually wanted to do, and I remember thinking of all the reasons why I should not take the oath and make the commitment.

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    There are many things that we do in life and when you look back and think about the experience, the first step was the hardest. For example, when I joined … more

  • How Should You Answer A Strange Job Interview Question?

    Tags: Students, Alumni, Career Services

    Tuesday, September 15, 2015 12:00:00 PM

    Blog Post Summary: You’re interviewing for a job and the hiring manager asks you this rather strange question, "If you were an animal, which animal would you be?" How should you respond? This type of question, while it can offer insight into you as the candidate if you're prepared enough to articulate the relationship intelligently, is often more about gaining insight into how you think and handle "outside the box" situations.

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    You're interviewing for a job and the hiring manager asks you this rather strange question, "If you were an animal, which animal would you be?"

    How should you respond? … more

  • Trident University International Introduces New Military Assistance Center

    Tags: Career Services, Military, News and Events

    Thursday, August 27, 2015 8:26:00 AM

    Blog Post Summary: Trident is proud to announce the new Trident Military Assistance Center (TMAC), which launched in June 2015. This center is designed to improve the student experience of Trident’s active duty, veteran, dependents and National Guard communities, which currently make up 79% of the University’s currently enrolled population.

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    August 27, 2015 - Cypress, CA - Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce the new Trident Military Assistance Center (TMAC), which launched in June 2015. … more