Job Seeker Blog
Studies Say: Social Media Recruiting is Here to Stay
Recruiting via social media is booming in 2016. In fact, 84% of organizations do it, and 9% more are planning to. Recruiters believe that a candidates social media profile can shed light on work performance.
Myths Transitioning Veterans Believe, Part 15: There is a Secret Formula for Civilian Success
While there is no one-size-fits-all formula for civilian success, there are four key drivers of its achievement. These are talent and fit, luck, effort and choices (including planning and purposefulness).
Setting Goals for a New Career? Get S.M.A.R.T.
For most military veterans, setting and achieving goals is just another day at the office. Goal setting is engrained from the very beginning of your training. Creating a job search action plan using S.M.A.R.T. goals can make the leap into the civilian workplace less overwhelming.
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Shine Your Cover Letter
For many veterans, drafting a compelling cover letter can be a tough process. The key is to create a cover letter that can be adapted to each opportunity. Your cover letter will always be a work in process – that is, you should constantly tweak it to meet the needs of each job to which you apply....