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 […]

Now that you’ve perfected your resume, it’s time to begin your job search. One of the best ways to find the ideal position is by conducting research on prospective employers BEFORE submitting your application. Doing research on employers gives you an opportunity to be better prepared, not only for the job search, but for the […]

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. An effective cover letter will not just sell your skills and qualifications, but will also sell you as a person […]

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, […]

Trident University International launched the new Career Advising and Development Center (CADC) last November (2013) to assist students in the transition from college to career, or in the advancement of their current career. Serving a student body that represents a large military population, and average student age of 35, means the workforce transitioning from Trident […]