For many of our combat veterans, separating from the military and entering the civilian world is a path many are not comfortable taking on. For these veterans, simply being wounded is stress enough, but imagine now having to start your life all over in an ever changing civilian world. Thankfully there are organizations out there […]
Camaraderie is One Trait the Civilian Sector is Lacking
People ask me what I miss serving in the military. My answer, Camaraderie. All this craziness going on in our country makes me want to go back in the Military. White, Black, Asian, Latino, male, female, Disabled, Gay/Lesbian, from big city or small town, tall, short… didn’t matter what the &$*% you were, we worked side […]
Tap Into OJT GI Bill Benefits
What inspired me to create TransitioningVeteran.com was the amount of information out there on benefits, but the lack of effort to get this information to us veterans. One other benefit that very few even realize exists, is the opportunity to collect GI Bill benefits while On The Job Training. Though some veterans are taking advantage of this benefit, […]
Why Reenlisting May Be Worth It
You signed up for a 4 or 6 yr contract to serve your country, however that time is coming to a close. Do you decide to reenlist in the military or begin the path of entering the civilian world that will leave you behind if you are not ready. It can be a very tough decision for […]
Don’t Let Time Run Out On Your GI Bill Benefits
You have 10 yrs to use Montgomery GI Bill benefits and 15 yrs to use Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits the moment you separate from the military. The moment these years are gone, your eligibility to go to school under these programs is gone. The government will not extend any time for any reason, because […]
Veterans Can Benefit from Political Connections
Knowing someone in politics can help you in many ways, especially when it comes to looking for employment opportunities. The amount of connections and pull politicians have in local communities can put you in a great position to go from unemployed to employed. Although my last article was about the possible downside of having such a relationship, there are […]
Political Connections May Not be so Helpful When Looking for Long Term Employment
If you have been following my articles for quite some time, you know how important it is to know the right people when it comes to finding a job. In today’s job market, having a perfect written resume may not be what lands you a job, rather knowing the right person will. You may know someone with […]
Passing Up an Employment Opportunity Could Cost You
If offered an opportunity for a position that may not be exactly what you are looking for, would you still take it? Of course you could pass it up, but you could be passing up what could become a good step in the right direction. You, like many other veterans may separate from the military […]
Get a Response From Employers
As I mentioned in my last column, if you’re firing off résumés but aren’t getting very good response, you may need to go back to the drawing board to make some adjustments. The competition for jobs remains stiff, which means applying to multiple job postings and getting scant or no callbacks is not all that […]
Some Employers Might Leave You Guessing
Nothing is more frustrating than applying for a job and not getting a response. All anyone would ask is a simple reply by phone or email stating why you were not chosen for the position. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee you will hear from a company either after you apply for a position or gone through […]
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