Employers Challenge: Hiring a Diverse Workforce - Really?

Creating a dynamic and diverse workplace can be a challenge, but the practical advice from a nonprofit hiring manager is: hire to your needs. The most qualified people will show up, and if they don’t…keep looking. Read more...

Veteran Employment, FeaturedBill KochJune 22, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

Sister in Arms - The Challenge and Opportunities

There are well over 2,000,000 women Veterans in the US and yet, all too often, it never occurs to people that the woman they are talking with might be a Veteran. Read on to see how we can provide recognition, support, and access to services these women deserve.

Featured, Veteran EmploymentKrista KiserMay 18, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

Why Must I Tailor My Resume - Again!?!

Resumes tailored for specific employers and positions rise to the top of the stack of the hundreds of resumes submitted for the typical job. Here is advice on how to efficiently do this tailoring.

Featured, Veteran EmploymentBennie McQuerryApril 25, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

The Roller Coaster of Transition - Hold On!

Transitions can be stressful - emotionally, intellectually, physically, and perhaps spiritually. It is a normal path which we all must travel.

Veteran Employment, SSV.orgPaulette RisherMarch 16, 2017Transition, Veteran, Employment, Job SearchComment

What’s the Next Career Step? Consider the “Six Cs”!

All of us find ourselves considering from time to time our next career move. Give yourself the gift of time, space, quiet, and privacy to seriously consider what you really want to do. Here is how…

Featured, Veteran EmploymentPaulette RisherFebruary 22, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

Leveraging Job Fairs to Stand Out From the Herd

The Job fair season is upon us. It takes forethought and planning to stand out in the herd of job-seekers. Here is good practical advice.

Veteran EmploymentCharles LivingsFebruary 17, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

Take Your Job Search Seriously: It IS Your Job Today!

Resumes won’t get you a job, but they can get you an interview – if you can compete with the other 100+ applicants. Here is some advice on doing just that.

Veteran Employment, FeaturedDanny LindseyFebruary 14, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

“What are you going to be when you grow up?”

What are you going to do now? Straight advice from one NCO to another.

Veteran EmploymentBennie McQuerryFebruary 13, 2017626 Clinton Ave. W. Suite 2001 Comment

The “Band of Brothers” Has New Members

The "Band of Brothers" is now an extended family of those who are serving and have served our nation. As Huntsville, AL honored Brad Freeman, a member of the historic Band of Brothers during Saturday Havoc's Military Appreciation Night, we are reminded that helping Veterans in transition is part of the continuing mission and responsibility of being family.

Veteran EmploymentDanny LindseyJanuary 31, 2017Still Serving VeteransComment

What do you do? Ugh!!!

Here is how to respond if you are unemployed, underemployed, or miserably employed.

Veteran EmploymentPaulette RisherJanuary 02, 2017Job Search, Networking, Veterans EmploymentComment

Out of Uniform and On Your Own – What’s Next?

Navigating the emotional and physical hurdles of a life-changing event is not without difficulty and danger, but for each challenge there is a safety net.

Veteran Employment, FeaturedDanny LindseyDecember 06, 2016Transition, Veteran, Employment, Job SearchComment

From Temp to Full-Time

How temporary work can be a path to full-time employment.

Veteran EmploymentCharles LivingsDecember 01, 2016Transition, Veteran, Employment, Job SearchComment

Hiring Military Veterans

Learn how hiring military veterans has a positive impact on your organizational culture.

Veteran EmploymentLarry SailesNovember 24, 2016Transition, Hiring, Employment, VeteranComment

So what's your Story?

How do you explain a bad situation without bad mouthing your employer or even worse incriminating yourself?

Veteran EmploymentStill Serving VeteransNovember 02, 2016Veteran, Employment, Job Search, InterviewingComment

What Employers Say about Hiring Veterans - Behind Closed Doors

Employers candidly shared their challenges and concerns in hiring Veterans. Veteran Job seekers must often overcome and adapt to be successful. Start here.

Veteran EmploymentPaulette RisherOctober 31, 2016Transition, Veteran, Employment, Hiring, Job Search, StoryComment

Making Sense of Agent Orange

Almost everyone has heard the term "Agent Orange", but what is it and who is affected?

VA Benefits & ServicesBill KochOctober 25, 2016VA Claims, Veteran, Agent Orange, Veteran HealthComment

3 Ways Veterans Find Jobs Online!

Utilizing Search Engine Sites, Veteran Organizations and Local Agencies to Find Jobs

Veteran EmploymentStill Serving VeteransOctober 18, 2016Transition, Veteran, Employment, Job Search, Online JobsComment

Ace the Interview

Tips and tricks to make the right first impression and improve your odds of getting the job the first time!

Veteran EmploymentKendra MillerOctober 07, 2016Transition, Veteran, Employment, Job Search, InterviewingComment

VA Announces Several Caregiver Partnerships

The VA has announced several partnerships. Read more to learn what new and expanded resources are available.

SSV.org, VA Benefits & ServicesBill KochSeptember 30, 2016Veteran Health, Caregiving, Veteran Benefits, VeteranComment

Is your email address killing your job search?

On average, employers receive 118-250 applicants for each open position. Email addresses are a quick discriminator. What does yours say about you?

Veteran EmploymentPaulette RisherSeptember 29, 2016Veteran, Employment, Job SearchComment

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