Franchising – Is The Best Option for You? Almost one hundred percent of veterans and transitioning service members expect that they will start another career after leaving the military. For many, this might mean a return to a civilian career that was already in progress. Or it might mean utilizing the myriad skills developed and honed during military service to

6 Steps to Consider Before You Opening a Franchise You know it’s going to be a lot of work, but you’re ready for the challenge. You’ve taken a serious look at how you want to shape the rest of your life and have decided that opening a franchise is the way to go. As a transitioning service member, you’re up

Benefits of Owning a Franchise As a transitioning service member, you are in a unique position right now. You’re likely still relatively young enough to begin a completely separate career from your time in the military. Maybe you have a clear idea of the kind of life you want to leave post-service, or maybe you’re still weighing your options. If

What is a Franchise? You’ve heard about them, but maybe aren’t super clear on the differences between a franchise and a business. Many transitioning service members already have what it takes to be a successful franchise owner, but aren’t sure how to get started. What is a Franchise? Think of a franchise as having the chance to gain access to

Soft Skills for Every Industry Imagine this scenario: You’ve done the hard work and have landed an interview at your dream role after talking with current employees at a networking event. As a last minute fill-in, you helped them play a round of trivia at the event, and you really hit it off. After the event, you did lots of

Consider a Non-Traditional Career Path The military is a mighty force. Not only has it given you the skills that will help you in your interpersonal relationships, but it’s also an entirely separate world from the civilian sector. During your time in service, you learned to speak a different language, to walk a certain way, and to interact with people

Traditional vs. Behavioral Interviews Chances are it’s been a good long while since you went on a job interview. If you joined the military right after high school or college, you may never have been on a serious interview, making that part of landing a job really challenging. One of the most common challenges that transitioning military members face is

Mentally Prepare To Ace an Interview – Preparing for a job interview in any circumstance requires a lot of foresight and forward thinking; many carefree applicants have taken the liberty of turning up to an arranged interview without a pre-set ‘game plan’ and failed miserably when questions or tasks arise that they did not expect. Taking the time to plan

Linkedin Selp Promotions Tips Complete your profile & optimize it It sounds so simple, but many LinkedIn profiles are halfway completed. It should go without saying that leaving a profile incomplete is a surefire way to make sure you don’t get a job. Remember, this is a platform built for professionals, so anything that makes you look like you’re not

Resume Types – There are several basic types of resumes you can use to apply for job openings, and each resume type is used for different purposes. Depending on where you are in your current job search, one of these types of resumes might prove more beneficial for you. Remember, a targeted resume and job search is the first step