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While searching for a job, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time on your resume, perfecting the language, format, and information to show the excellent employee you would make.
It’s tempting to feel “done” at that point, to believe that your resume will open the floodgates to interviews galore and infinite job offers, but hold on a second.
You still have a cover letter to write.
“I’ve been renting for more than twenty-five years,” Megan (not her real name), a new acquaintance from a holiday party, confided as we discussed the perks of living in various neighborhoods throughout the Northern Virginia area. “I’ve just always rented,” Megan explained, “because I don’t know how to buy a home.”
As a military spouse, you likely live with the following questions in the back of your mind:
When will we move next?
Where will we be stationed?
How long will we live there?
With such an on-the-move lifestyle, you know the challenges of finding work or furthering your education without a definite location. Did you know there is a scholarship specifically designed to help you develop your career—regardless of location? That’s right, the government-funded MyCAA program is tailor-made for you.
Here are the details.
With thousands of individuals, potentially hundreds of thousands depending on where you live, applying for positions in your area, you need to make sure you stand out from the rest. You need to be memorable enough that the recruiter picks up your information and sends it to the hiring department for consideration.
How do you make that happen? The fastest way to an interview is to make sure your resume reflects your skills and experience and that it matches the qualifications for the job for which you are applying. You have to make it very clear that you are the person they are looking for.
If duty calls you to Presidio of Monterey, you’re heading to paradise! Sandy beaches, a vibrant community, and a multitude of attractions and amenities are waiting for you. The post is located near the ocean! Pebble Beach is a must-see, of course, with its world-famous golf course and beautiful coastline. Garrapata Beach is also a great option for observing local wildlife. There are over 110 species of birds living in this coastal woodland.
An important step in leaving the military and starting your life as a civilian is the Department of Defense’s
Transition Assistance Program. Go here for an overview, embedded resources, and links to each service branch’s iteration of the program.
When TAP first appeared more than 20 years ago, it ran for five hours and participation was voluntary. Now, it takes a week and attendance is mandatory, although retirees may opt out. The mission and content of TAP is important, and the value you receive depends on the trainers at your installation and the amount of effort you put into it.
Regardless of the quality of the service provided and your participation, you might miss out on some critical information, especially in the job hunting and interviewing components of the program. Here are four important lessons to add to what you already know.
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