Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is one of a series of posts focused on employment assistance. Check back weekly for observations on a variety of employment and self-employment topics.) Getting a job…one of those timeless tasks. One that surely won’t ever go away, for gainful employment is a hallmark of a productive society (I […]
Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is one of a series of posts relating to the job search. Check back weekly for observations on a variety of employment assistance topics.) Career fairs, hiring events, job fairs, career expos…whatever you might call them, if you’ve looked for a job anytime recently, you’ve probably been to one. […]
PTSD Project & Veterans CARE: VA Initiatives To Promote Employment Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso PTSD is arguably one of the most significant issues that our Veterans face when they are acclimating to civilian life. Unlike physical wounds which are visible to others, a soldier battles the mental wounds on his or her own. While […]
The Job Search: Dressing for Success Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is the first in a series of posts relating to the job search. Check back every Friday for observations on a variety of employment assistance topics.) You know what they say…you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Whether it’s […]
“At Least Ten” Reasons to Hire Veterans Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Top ten lists…it seems like they’re everywhere, and about everything. For many of us, it’s a method of focusing and organizing so we can prioritize our time and energy on what we’ve deemed the ‘most important’. For others, it’s just a catchy way to […]
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Small business ownership. Entrepreneurship. Being self-employed or a sole proprietor. Call it what you will, but research indicates that veterans and their families are a bit more inclined to start a small business venture – and more apt to succeed at it – than […]
New Career Opportunity in Naval Aviation Contributed by Alan Rohlfing In an effort to improve aviator retention, the U.S. Navy has announced that it’s launching the Aviation Professional Flight Instructor (PFI) program, a move that will allow pilots and naval flight officers to remain in the Navy later in their careers, typically as flight instructors. […]
The US Department of Veterans Affairs is Hiring! The US Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to hire VJO Specialists. VJO – or Veterans Justice Outreach – Specialists are responsible for providing justice-based assistance to veterans in need. The ultimate goal of the VJO program is to assist Veterans who find themselves in the court […]
Special Warfare Operator Needed! The U.S. Navy is seeking E-1 through E-5 applicants for conversion into the Special Warfare Operator (SO) and Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) ratings. Applications are due quarterly; contact Naval Special Operations Enlisted Community Manager (BUPERS-324) for specific deadlines. Additional information regarding the selection process and application requirements is available at […]
Six Growth Industries Experiencing the Biggest Hiring Increases Contributed by Debbie Gregory With unemployment at just 3.9 percent, the jobless rate has reached an 18-year low. This is great news for businesses, but the low unemployment rate makes finding a job more challenging for job seekers. In order to increase the chances of finding employment, […]
