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 […]
Smart Tools for Job Searches
Social media are an inextricable aspect of our lives these days, helping us to stay connected with friends and family across the world — and also giving us a chance to get recognized by an employer looking to hire. Companies see the potential of social media because of its capacity to instantaneously deliver information about employment […]
Social Media Can Be Link to Your next Job
Gone are the days when handing out paper résumés to potential employers was the main way — and sometimes the only way — to land a job. Nor is it the only way to get noticed by recruiters. With the explosion of social media in recent years, the Internet can be your best friend in […]
Heal Your Wounds to Prepare for Civilian Life
Separating from the military is tough enough in and of itself, but many veterans leave the military with issues that make their transition much more difficult. You may have the ambition to attend school, but find yourself struggling to stay focused in class, or you may find employment only to eventually lose the job because […]
Q and A with Helmets to Hardhats
In my last column, I looked at three organizations that give veterans an opportunity to get their foot in the door of a blue-collar job through apprenticeship opportunities. This week, I go a little deeper into the details. I recently had a question-and-answer discussion with Darrell Roberts, executive director of Helmets to Hardhats, one of […]
Maybe a Blue-collar Job is Perfect for You
The thought of attending college for two or more years may have you thinking of passing up the chance to use your GI Bill benefits. If a traditional degree program doesn’t grab your interest, a vocational or trade school may be a better option for you. These kinds of schools are a traditional path into what […]
