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I have a birthday tradition – one that may cause some of my family to chuckle – where I run at least one minute for every year I have lived. Since I have just reached 60 this year’s run was more of a challenge, but I was more worried about the number than how I […]

In today’s technology-based society, our image and our brand is available for all to see whether in person or by the click of a mouse. Does this statement concern you? As a college student, think about if Company X searches your name and the immediate judgment that will either entice or steer them away from […]

Recently I wrote about ‘Getting a Hold on the REINS of Your Transition’ from military life. REINS is Resume, Experience, Interview, Networking, and Serving. Today we’ll begin our deeper dive into the ‘REINS’ necessary for a solid transition. The resume is like Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). Everyone knows it should be done, everyone […]

As social media and the internet are the primary means of communication among employers and job seekers, it is important to take advantage of valuable facetime opportunities when they arise. One way to be prepared is with an “elevator speech.” This is a 30-60 second speech describing who you are, what you do or have […]

The transition from military to civilian life can seem like stepping into a different world. If you’ve been a service member for decades, leaving the Armed Forces may raise a lot of questions – especially when it comes to your career. I know exactly how you’re feeling – I felt the same way when I decided to […]

Organizational politics, according to Reference.com, “is the process of using an informal network to gain power and accomplish tasks to meet a person’s wants or needs. Organizational politics may be a positive practice when the greater good of the company is affected. However, it can also be negative when people promote self-interests.” We have all […]

In November, Trident’s Career Advising & Development Center presented their third webinar on LinkedIn, “LinkedIn or Left Out 3: Profile Review & Workshop.” Like our other two sessions on LinkedIn I led the presentation, but this time CADC Manager Tanya White-Earnest and I agreed to make this a much more “hands on” affair. This was the right call, […]

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. Here is the first part of the […]

This is a companion post to the recent Career Advising & Development Center webinar, “LinkedIn or Left Out: What Does Your LinkedIn Profile Do For You? (Part 2).” Actively update your profile: Your LinkedIn profile is at its most powerful when it contains current information. Let your network know what you’re doing in your current […]