hose of you who have read my book know that one of the central themes is the impact that knowledge has on the success or failure of an interview: knowledge of self, knowledge of the position, and knowledge of the company.
Today’s column focuses on the third of the three: you must research a company before an interview.
The rules of etiquette in a job search deal with behavior. Certain behaviors are expected and others may or may not be acceptable, depending on the circumstances. When we combine the expected behaviors with common sense and common courtesy, we end up with a useful interview checklist.
I have a secret which is the worst-kept secret in the world.
Yet when my secret inevitably gets out, the usual response is, “I had no idea!”
In my first blog post about retirement that was posted back in September, I talked about the priority pyramid. This is one of the ways to visualize your priorities, in which you choose four main priorities (I arbitrarily chose location, school/career, family, and income as my headings; feel free to change those up) that you want to consider for goal planning, and stack them in order of which is most important to you.
On this week’s empowering episode of Army Wife Talk Radio, we’re chatting with Sgt. 1st Class Kristina Smith about The Ultimate Deployment Guide Book.
A frequent topic of conversation in the beginning of every year is New Year’s resolutions. You know the drill… Loose weight. Get in shape. Clean out the closets. Eat healthy foods. Be a better friend. Pay down debt. Quit smoking. Find a hobby. Read more. De-clutter. Unplug. Organize the garage. Keep a journal.
Although 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only 46% of those resolutions survive through June. Whether or not you make them or keep them, if you are in career transition and looking for a job, now would be a great time to make this one and stick to it:
I resolve to take a fresh look at all aspects of my transition and job search plan and make adjustments that will enhance my chances of success.
Here are 11 ways to help you implement and keep that resolution.
Many factors will influence your choice of civilian employment when you leave military service. One such factor is the size of the organization: large or small? Each offers advantages and disadvantages. It would be worthwhile to consider this as you conduct your job search prior to making your final decision.
Many service members express an interest in working for a smaller company after they leave the military. The Department of Defense is one of the largest organizations in the world, but many people are interested in trying something less bureaucratic and less structured. Those individuals may shy away from big companies like Proctor & Gamble, Ford Motor Company, IBM, General Electric, and the like.
This could be a mistake.
With all of the uncertainty that surrounds the transition from a military to civilian career, one thing that is certain is the high likelihood that you must continue to work. Career transition is a stressful time for most people, and that is particularly true for those in transition from the military to civilian status.
Although the job search can be difficult for civilians, they at least know the terminology and the titles. Military-to-civilian job seekers on the other hand not only have to deal with the stress of the search but also the lack of knowledge about career options and job titles. How about you? Are you wrestling with that uncertainty and wondering what to do next?
That is perfectly normal. Take some comfort in knowing that thousands of veterans have dealt with that stress successfully and you will also.
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