Volunteering is a great way to help improve your community. It’s likely something that you had to do while you were in the military, but all of your “volun-told” experiences don’t have to be for naught. If you’re trying to find a way to set yourself apart from the rest of job applicants but don’t have a ton of experience

As a transitioning service member, would you look for a job or do you have the desire to work for yourself? For over 34 years The Entrepreneur’s Source has helped tens of thousands of people at a career crossroad explore their options and take control through a unique coaching methodology. TES helps Veterans think about where they are in life, where

As you transition out of the military workforce and begin searching for jobs in the civilian sector, you’ve probably done a number of things to help put your best foot forward. You’ve done your research, created a civilian friendly resume, have a fantastic elevator speech, and have been working on growing your network. You think you’re ready, but you might

Joint Base Lewis- McChord is a military base located near Tacoma, Washington. This joint base is a product of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. It consists of the 2010 merging of Army Base Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base. This joint base is home of ICorps (Army) and the 62d Airlift Wing (Air Force).  The base is also

This article is written to provide you tips to transition to a civilian job. Your ETS papers are in hand and you’re ready to leave the military. Now it’s time to find a job in the civilian sector. Though it shouldn’t be, it’s harder for you to find a job than it is for non-military peers. In April 2015, veterans had an

Camp Pendleton is a Marine Corps base located in Southern California. It is the largest and busiest, West Coast, Marine training facility. It is located about 38 miles north of downtown San Diego. It is a large area of land consisting of 125,000 acres of both coastal and mountain terrain. This variety in landscape allows for extensive training for Marines,

Veteran and Non-Veteran Comparisons With careers, Veterans can achieve a sense of security and commitment from their employer and statistically make more money than non-Veterans in those careers. A career offers a sense of belonging for a log period of time. In the military, Veterans signed up for their job under a contract where they had a secure career –

Spotting a Veteran in a crowd isn’t hard, if you know what to listen for. How do Veterans communicate? Listen up! Just the other day at work I was leading a candidate through the long and winding employee hallways on the way to Human Resources. We turned left, turned right, went downstairs, around corners, and continued on our mission to

5 Reasons Why Employers Are Not Hiring Veterans You have a strong work ethic, world-class work experience, and can work through adversity. So why are employers NOT hiring you? There are five main reasons why employers overlook Veterans that are easy to overcome. 5. Talking About Your Faults Civilian employers follow a strict code of equal opportunity employment. They must treat

Veterans bring valuable skills to the workforce and more organizations are recognizing the unique talent this group is bringing to the workforce. Veterans receive the best training in the world including job specialty, leadership, and discipline. Hiring Veterans is good for the employer, for the nation, and for the Veteran, Why Hiring Veterans Matters Hiring Veterans is more than a