Veterans Articles

Success shouldn’t be viewed as just an endgame; it’s about how you think, how you plan, and how you respond to challenges. You must be proactive in your thinking and planning. This will greatly increase your chances of success. You need to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, then you plan to […]

There is always an opportunity to pursue your education goals. Whether it’s obtaining a bachelors, masters, or even a doctoral degree, as a student you continue to gain knowledge and succeed academically. Students who continue learning have their own motivations to do so, and with some hard work, they can make anything possible. Jacqueline Hauck […]

Despite Dr. Tina Lamb’s busy schedule as a member of Trident’s faculty, she always has time to give back to those in need. Whether it’s in the classroom or her local community, she leads by example to help make the world a better place. Dr. Lamb, a military veteran who joined Trident in 2009 is […]

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 […]