Tip – You Need a Diversity and Inclusion Policy Innovation and fresh ideas can result from a diverse workforce. Companies have reported lower turnover, higher rates of engagement and increase profits when they create and embrace a diversity and inclusion policy. Remaining competitive fuels the need for companies to diversify in the global nature of […]
These time wasters could have a massive effect on your productivity. Making good use of our time is one of those subjects with two very distinct sides in the military. Commanders will often preach about the value of using time effectively. Then entire units might find themselves packed up, ready to go, just waiting […]
Professional: Is it the what, the who or the how? Somewhere in your past, be it recent or even 20 or more years ago, you made a decision. You met with the recruiter and signed the papers. Then you found yourself at MEPS and standing in a room where you put your right hand […]
How to Make the Most of Working at Home Working from home is becoming much more common. On the surface, it sounds ideal. It’s not exactly confined to quarters. You can work in your robe while you talk to your dog. You might even have your favorite movie on in the background. Your boss […]
These 11 Smart Strategies Can Help You Discover Your True Talents and Skills Do you know all of your talents and skills? Unless you’ve spent a lot of time pondering and investigating, you have many talents and skills that may have eluded your awareness. Some of your greatest abilities might still be a mystery […]
What To Do After You Receive a Job Rejection Letter Being rejected for a job stings, especially when you made it to the final round of interviews and thought you were a strong candidate. Just when you were looking forward to a job offer and picturing how your office would look, you receive an […]
The Secret to Applying for Jobs When You May Be Under-Qualified You’ve probably come across job openings that sound interesting, but you notice that you’re lacking some of the desired experience and qualifications. Is it okay to apply anyway? In most cases, it’s worth taking a chance. Of course, there are some exceptions, […]
Sooner or later, it’s something we all face: a job we just can’t stand. You’ve had that commanding officer who just didn’t get it. Or that duty station that had nothing but horror stories that lived up to their expectations. It might be the job itself, the work environment, or the boss. There’s just […]
3 Basic Job Hunting Strategies You May Be Overlooking Once you have your DD-214 and you’re focused on job hunting, installing the newest recruitment app or learning the most popular programming language may be the first thing that comes to mind. While these tactics are valuable, it also pays to remember simple steps that […]
How to Figure Out What Type of Job You Really Want You’ve made a good run in uniform, and the transition to a new life looms ahead. It’s time to start considering a job in the civilian world, but you keep putting it off for one reason or another. Most often it’s our lack of […]
Having multiple job offers can be really great at first and then it can be downright confusing to choose the right one. Slowing down and taking a moment to look at a few factors can help choose the one! The most significant problem that we have to face when it comes to select a job […]
Last year, last month or maybe even yesterday may have marked your last day in uniform, but you’re still keen on career advancement in the civilian world, too. Now that you’re far removed from the daily routine of active duty and following the promotion requirements for the next board, making a shift in your approach […]
