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

Education that Pays – During out-processing briefs, you probably attended at least one workshop about the great options available to turn your post-9/11 GI bill into a viable degree. Maybe you’re ready to take that step in your education but don’t know if it makes more sense to go to school on campus or explore online options. Let’s be clear

Planning for retirement can be challenging, especially when you’re trying to factor in a combination of a military position and a civilian work history. However, you’re probably in a better place than most civilian workers because you have a dual retirement option. Determining your retirement income needs can seem like it’s too far away to think about, but if you

There’s a lot to plan for when transitioning out of the military. In addition to getting a handle on being a civilian again, your finances are going to completely changing. Creating a game-plan and having a financial checklist will help you stay organized and make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Know your VA Benefits. You might’ve already run

It’s easy to overlook one key factor in determining a quality of life – the health and quality of your bank account. Transitioning out of the military can be challenging enough, but a careful and mindful approach to managing your finances will make all the difference. Saving money can seem old-school, provincial, and not worth it. After all, why delay

Have you looked at your credit report recently? During time in the military, there has been plenty to keep your attention. One common result is that financial awareness falls to the back-burner, and the result is a less than stellar credit score. This is the opportune time for you to get a clear understanding of your finances, especially as you

Key Traits of a Successful Veteran Franchise Owner The main reason that a service member chooses to invest in a franchise is that the franchisor (parent organization) has already established the business and it’s proven to be successful. But successful budget sheets and forecast projections aren’t going to be the only things you need to make your new venture successful.

Franchise Options for Transitioning Service Members Maybe you’ve looked around the job market for a while and have decided that there just isn’t anything that completely interests you. Or maybe you’re finding it challenging to step outside of a familiar leadership role and take a secondary position in a large company. In both of these instances, opening a franchise might