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16 Free Career Resources for Veterans

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There are so many resources available for veterans and transitioning members of the military that I thought I'd pull some together. Of course, this isn't a complete list-- please feel free to share the resources you've used or know of in the comments! I can't wait to see what you say! Job and Career Search EnginesAmerican Job Center: Compilation of private and public programs including Veterans Job Bank, VA for VETS, and Feds Hire Vets. USAJOBS and Feds Hire Vets: The government’s search engine and application portal for federal jobs. EBenefits: A federal website that has a Keep Reading...

5 Tips for Career-Minded Military Spouses

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Even before I married John and officially became a military spouse, I did something that most military spouses are familiar with: I became jobless. In fact, because of my contract, I ended up resigning from my teaching position months before our wedding-- even though we only moved in together after we put a ring on it. Once we got married, and school started without me, I had an existential crisis because I wasn't working.Statistically, military spouses are chronically unemployed or underemployed and underpaid. (Tweet this!) We move around at the whim of the military, which leaves us with Keep Reading...

Great tool for vets, active duty, reserves, and National Guard, college search.

The College Search: Military Style

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I received compensation from Home Front Alliance/ The Edge CCT in exchange for an honest review. I only review and endorse products that I enjoy and believe that my readers will, too. All opinions and goofy comments are my own.Education is a huge topic in the military community... and with good reason. (Not only that, but as a former high school teacher, and now as a university instructor, it's near and dear to my heart, too.) According to Department of Defense statistics, 84% of military spouses have completed some portion of college. That's actually higher than the national average. Keep Reading...

My Work from Home Essentials #MC #sponsored #skyscape

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Reebok. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.I am super lucky. When John and I got married, there were many things that fell into place to give me the opportunity to work remotely. I am so thankful that I can contribute to our family in this way.Working from home, though, is like anything-- there's a learning curve. And oh. My. Gosh. It took me a little bit of time to get used to working from home. Now, almost 9 months in, I think I have Keep Reading...

Thoughts on the Death of a Student

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Many of you know that I taught in the inner city in a previous life-- or at least, in my life before the Navy. Being away from my students and from the kind of purpose I found there has been a learning experience, and one that I've been learning how to work through this year. And I thought I was doing a great job-- I am getting used to feeling successful in other ways that aren't teaching-specific. It feels good-- I love what I'm doing now, too. I love the change of pace and the ability to tackle new, different challenges. While there will always be a very special part of my heart dedicated to Keep Reading...

Career resources for military spouses, milspouses, free

4 Free Career Programs for Military Spouses

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I had the awesome chance to attend MOAA's Spouse Symposium last week. Maybe you saw my live tweeting and Instagramming! It was pretty epic, I've got to say. My live tweeting, of course! Just kidding. The symposium was amazing. Military spouses are notoriously underemployed, and it's easy to get discouraged. Heck, after just a month of being a military spouse, I felt discouraged about my career. I can't imagine what it must feel like after multiple moves and deployments. Increasingly, more agencies and businesses are trying to make it easier for military spouses to become employed and stay Keep Reading...

It's okay to miss your old job. Just don't forget to embrace your new, work from home career.

How I Lost Myself While Working from Home (and How I Found Myself Again!)

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My friend, Miranda from Hurry Up and Wait, posted an article not too long ago where she wondered where all of the "personal" posts have gone on blogs. Take a second to read it-- it's a fast, poignant piece and a lovely blog. And I realized, it's been a long time since I've wrote something totally personal. Usually I try to infuse my experiences and personality into my posts (like What I've Learned in 6 Months of Being a Military Spouse) and I've actually been thinking about writing this post for awhile. But thanks, Miranda, for the inspiration and jolt to actually click publish and do Keep Reading...

Great tips for vets looking for jobs after their service in the military!

4 Myths Job-Seeking Veterans Should Ignore

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The military offers great opportunities for thousands of individuals; unfortunately, when these individuals leave the military, they can sometimes have a difficult time transitioning back into civilian life. One of the keys to making this transition easier is to refrain from becoming overwhelmed with searching for a job. Individuals should always do their best to achieve their goals; however, they should also realize that finding their dream job is not an easy process. There are many myths associated with searching for a job, but once you understand the truth behind these myths, you will be Keep Reading...

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