It’s the time of year when the world falls in love…right? It’s a marshmallow world in the winter…do you even like marshmallows? I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…so you can shovel the drive way? Do you hear what I hear…no, isn’t that creepy? Silent night…now that may be nice? Jingle bells…are they too loud? Here […]

We’ve covered your resume, your education, and the job interview in our discussion on a successful transition from the military. The fourth installment will focus on Networking. Webster’s defines Networking as ‘the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions. This exchange of information is critical to gaining opportunities in the civilian workplace. […]

November is a very meaningful month for my family and I. For starters, my family heritage is one built upon answering the nation’s call to serve. Knowing I could go back as far as the Civil War, for the sake of this writing, I will start with my grandfathers, both who answered the call to […]

I remember the feeling of absolute pride and accomplishment when I received my first associate’s degree. I received it six years after joining the U.S. Armed Forces and the sense of pride and accomplishment was also met with a mutual feeling of embarrassment that it had taken me so long. You see, I had joined […]

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 […]