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Career & Education

As milspouses, we may struggle with our own career and education goals as we simultaneously run our households and support our service members’ careers. But thankfully, you don’t have to put all your goals and dreams on hold. 

Here at Mission: Milspouse, we want to give you the tools to make your dreams happen. From resume tips, to programs geared toward new career paths for spouses, our Career and Education category has you covered.

We have a cadre of bloggers who share their insights on job search, resume writing, different career choices for spouses, and tons of other resources ready to land you that career that moves with you. 

Highlight Your Milspouse Skills in the Job Market

by | Feb 3, 2022 | , ,

Signing up for life as a military spouse comes with more than the traditional highs and lows of marriage. We also dive headfirst into the highest calling of support, ensuring our families carry forward through training, relocations, deployments and other curveballs thrown our way. Navigating this journey fosters a myriad of essential skills, but they have a secondary application: the job market. As a military spouse, you can highlight your unique qualities as a candidate in comparison to civilian counterparts. Let’s dive in to review specific examples and how they can best serve you as an applicant.

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8 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews

8 Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews

by | Dec 3, 2021 | , ,

As a job seeker in our current market, you know that virtual interviews are becoming just as common as traditional, in-person settings. While there are standard topics and techniques to practice that apply to all interviews, there are some special things to remember about interviewing virtually.

(As always, don’t skip on your interview prep regardless of the type of interview. We cover that here.)

Here are eight virtual interview tips we want you to know:

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Busting Resume Myths

Busting Resume Myths

by | Nov 5, 2021 | , ,

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about resumes. If you’re starting a new job search, it can feel overwhelming to update or create your resume. Where do I begin? How long should it be? What information do I need to include? All valid questions. I get a lot of these questions and more from the job-searching military spouses I work with daily. I’m here to bust some of those resume myths so you can better understand what a resume should be. 

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Work-Life Balance During the Job Hunt

Work-Life Balance During the Job Hunt

by | Oct 3, 2021 | , ,

Job searching cannot be a hobby or a passive activity if you’re hoping to see a true return on your efforts. Instead, it takes consistent work and intentionality: Networking. Resume Tailoring. Interviewing. Developing your professional skills. And on and on and on.

At this point you may be thinking, “Yeah, I get,” but this is not another article telling you that you have to do the work. Instead, I recommend the opposite…

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I Have a Lot To Learn

I Have a Lot To Learn

by | Oct 2, 2021 | , ,

Recently, I “opened” my very small business for orders. I was a bit nervous, but I did successfully get a few orders. As I was working on a few, I noticed the time and supplies took more time and required more supplies than I originally thought. I did—do—try my best not to overcharge for an item, but I now understand why some handmade items cost so much.

After I did the math (supplies, shipping, time), I realized I was basically making these items for free. I hate having to eat my own money and barely making anything, so I figured I go back to my “business drawing board.”

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