The next concept to take hold of in the REINS (Resume, Education, Interview, Networking, and Service) of transition discussion is Education. Many people fail to realize how fortunate we are to have had the military professional development models in place, and leaders pushing us to continue the education process, whether military education or civilian. I […]

Leadership refers to the ability of a person to motivate and inspire others towards a common goal. It is a critical management skill in the corporate world. A good leader has multiple skills, including honesty and integrity, commitment and passion, and decision-making capabilities. Many believe that these skills cannot be taught, but Trident professor Dr. […]

Career fairs provide great opportunities for you to meet potential employers and to network with others. You can gain access to gatekeepers that can open doors to a new career or a new job for you. Remember, there will be many, many other job seekers competing for the same jobs at a career fair, so […]

Very recently, I made the always-bragged-about but ever-scary leap from the comfortable confines of the military, over the cliff of retirement, and into the pool of civilian life. I enjoyed 29 years of a steady income, steady and free medical insurance, extremely low cost life insurance, and a structured work environment (outside of the occasional […]

After 21 years of service in the Army, I became a veteran in 1997. I chose to dedicate the next chapter of my life to service as well, teaching leadership to high school students. So, I wore my uniform for an additional eight years, motivating and educating these young men and women to be better […]

Once you’ve submitted your application, the waiting game begins. If you’ve done everything right up to this point, you have a good shot at advancing in the review process. This is what you can expect after you submit your application on USAJOBS. Good luck, and hopefully you make it through all four steps! 1. Application […]

Both military and civilian professionals have found that working for the federal government was the right choice to advance their careers. If you are considering this option for yourself, here are more tips to help you get your foot in the door for a federal government job. 1. Create a USAJOBS profile – First, you […]

Both military and civilian professionals have found that working for the federal government was the right choice to advance their careers. If you are considering this option for yourself, here are some tips to increase your chances of getting a federal government job. One of the best websites for finding federal government jobs is gov. […]

While I was on my third tour in Iraq, serving as the 1st Cavalry Division Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and the Multi National Division – Baghdad Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commanding General during the Iraq surge, I was involved in some of the toughest fighting in the war. There were 110,000 coalition soldiers, which […]

There is no doubt that Dr. Mark Pieffer understands Trident and its community of adult learners. Dr. Pieffer, who served as the Provost at Jones International University, joined Trident University after the closing of JIU.  In fact, as part of that closing, JIU and Trident established a partnership and many of JIU’s students and several […]