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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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Military Transition Tips from General Petraeus
In a recent episode of RecruitMilitary LIVE on LinkedIn, we were joined by General (Ret.) David Petraeus to discuss the transition experience - from a senior leader's perspective.
What Does it Take to Transition to a New Career?
Changing careers isn't easy, but unlike military transition, moving into a new career can happen on your timeline. And this time you have work experience to add to your resume. Here are some tips for if you're transitioning careers, but not necessarily transitioning out of the military.
Setting Your Post-Military Job Priorities
For many transitioning servicemembers, the main goal is a large civilian salary at the right location with a recognizable company. But what considerations are actually more important?
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.