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.
The realities of military life can be challenging: frequent moves, job changes, all while managing the daily stresses of military service. The constant change in military life can make it challenging for military spouses to go back to school and, ultimately, enhance their career opportunities.
I hear it a lot from my clients: “I hate interviewing.” I get it. Interviewing, especially when our lifestyle ebbs and flows so much, can be nerve wracking. The key to nailing your next interview is knowing how to prepare. I look at prepping for an interview a little bit like studying for an exam. If you start early and take it step-by-step, hopefully, your A+ on the exam will come in the form of an offer letter.
Restarting a job search can be a lot of work, but the start of the school year is an excellent time to put in the effort. One of the largest hiring peaks of the year is in the fall, so take advantage of this fast-approaching season and renewed availability to take the next step in your career.
Yes, you should be using LinkedIn!
I started regularly using LinkedIn five years ago, and each one of my last three jobs (and my current favorite) were connected to LinkedIn in some way. If you do not have a LinkedIn profile, or if it isn’t updated and polished, you are missing out on key strategic measures that could help you.
Two of the greatest struggles military spouses have during a PCS are finding a productive work life and connecting with friends in their new communities, especially over the last 12 to 14 months. But, have you noticed the lines between networking for work and meeting new friends have blurred thanks to Zoom, Clubhouse, LinkedIn, and other telework and social platforms?
The coronavirus pandemic ushered in a massive surge of people working from home as companies transitioned out of the office into a remote work environment. Many workers have learned the benefits of remote work—and are now seeking to secure permanent remote jobs. If you’re looking for a remote job or want to learn more about the opportunities available, read on for advice from FlexJobs on ways to research and land your next job.
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