Job Seeker Blog
Myths Transitioning Veterans Believe, Part 7: Job Postings Alone Lead To Jobs
Of all the many myths that attend the veteran job search process, perhaps one of the most widespread is the belief that answering job postings online suffices for a comprehensive job search strategy. It is very common for job seekers to spend hours each day firing off resumes and cover letters to...
Myths Transitioning Veterans Believe, Part 6: You Are a Hero; You Are a Loser
When it comes to the transition from military to civilian careers, the messages for veterans today can be exaggerated and inaccurate. A dispassionate observer might think that we have gone mad as a society when we cannot decide whether our veterans are losers or heroes. Hollywood and the media...
Myths Transitioning Veterans Believe, Part 5: You Can’t Job Search During the Holidays
It is common for job searchers to listen to distracting and derailing inner voices or those of third parties who are ill-informed. A widespread misconception is that the work days around the holidays are a poor time to look for a job. Seekers will use this excuse to justify procrastination and...