In category: Career Development
Big Changes: Government or Military Transitioning to Civilian Work
If you have spent a long career in the military or government, the change to the civilian world is often even larger than you expect. Week after week I see people who were accomplished pilots, program managers, XO’s, SMEs, -- and who are truly floundering. Many have unrealis… more
What’s Next for Your Career
Are you trying to figure out your next career step? Many folks with higher level clearances just move into another job that requires the clearance because it's easy. Those with lower-level clearances face more difficulties when they discover it does not automatically get them ma… more
How to Find Your Next Job by Giving Away Your Expertise for Free
Previously, we shared in Marketing Yourself for Your Next Career Opportunity, that your job search is very similar to marketing a product. At the recent Online Marketing Summit, Michael Stelzner of “Social Media Examiner” shared how he has grown his business by giving everyth… more
Military Transition What Civilian Work Interests You
"I'm an aviator but I don't want to fly on the commercial side." If that's the case, you need to determine the non-piloting skills you have that will translate to non-piloting civilian jobs. ClearedJobs.Net's HR Specialist -- and veteran -- Patra Frame provides tips to help tr… more
Developing a Career Strategy
Patra Frame encourages you to be more formal and organized with your career plan by putting pen to paper. Or fingertips to keys if you prefer. “People who have a written plan for their careers tend to be considerably more successful,” says Patra. Write your goals down. The… more