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There are tricks and best practices to use in any career search. These articles can provide a foundation of preparation, and after great preparation, execution that leads to your next career.
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Translating Your Military Experience into Jobs for Veterans
Many veteran job seekers have trouble translating their military experiences into qualifications for civilian jobs. Below is a case in point and some recommendations.
Veteran's Challenge
"I separated from the Navy in September 2013 where I was an operations specialist for nine years. I am having...
Building a profile that delivers
When you register as a job candidate on our website, you should use great care in filling out your registration profile—and then you should keep your profile current. The reason? Employers search our database of registered candidates for potential employees, and the first set of search results...
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Take the Next Step in Your Job Search with the DAV/RecruitMilitary CSP
Welcome to the DAV | RecruitMilitary Candidate Success Program. We are here to help you make the most of the resources, job opportunities, and mentoring services offered by RecruitMilitary and our partners.
Navy Officer Turned Hiring Manager: A RecruitMilitary Success Story
U.S. Navy veteran Christopher Robinson once used RecruitMilitary’s services in his job search. Now, he uses our services to hire more people from the military community.
Taking Her Own Advice - Military Spouse & Career Counselor Uses RecruitMilitary to Land a New Job
Career counselor and military spouse Veronica Medley often told other spouses about RecruitMilitary's offerings, so when it was time for her family to PCS, she knew where to go to find the employer at her next duty station.
Military Spouse Employment Resource Center, Job Fairs, Job Seeker Blog
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The Do's and Don't's of Salary Negotiation
For many veterans and transitioning servicemembers, salary negotiation is an unfamiliar step in the hiring process. Because every organization is different and many factors influence a salary offer, there is no single correct approach to salary negotiation.
Military/Veteran Employment Resource Center, November-December 2021, Job Seeker Blog, Search & Employ®