The military connection has always been powerful on my father’s side of the family. We have a rich tradition of military service that spans generations and crosses various branches of the military, starting when my family immigrated to the United …
Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.
Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …
Bill Lawrence, who spent 20 years as a combat fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, relishes the “new car smell” of stepping into the cockpit of a brand-new jet. Like many veterans, Lawrence, who is now a chief information security …
We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what most companies think about translating seniority level for veterans to the corporate/civilian world. Here’s what we learned:
To …
Job-hopping, the practice of frequently changing employers or roles, is a common phenomenon in today’s job market. In recent years, it has been called “The Great Resignation” or “The Big Quit”. Employees sought positions that were a better fit, whether that …
Scott Van Genderen grew up on a dairy farm in Cabool, Missouri. As a child, he spent many fall days doing chores, picking up walnuts and listening to Mizzou Football on the radio. One weekend, Van Genderen’s best friend’s grandparents …
For Kenzi Schultz, a Marine who served in Japan as an aircraft firefighter and medic, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in agriculture has always been a dream.
Since being honorably discharged from the military, Schultz has been pursuing her education …
Those engaged in military service dedicate their lives to serving their country, which can sometimes come at a great cost. In fact, due to their experiences, veterans are more vulnerable to experiencing homelessness, physical and mental health issues, and substance …
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We’ve all heard the term ally, used most often to describe an alignment between those who have shared beliefs and who seek the same goal. Up until about 30 years ago, the term was almost exclusively used …
Adjusting to post-military life tends to be difficult for many veterans. You are leaving not just a way of life, but an experience. Upon leaving the military veterans tend to focus on things like finding a job, reconnecting to their …
