Transitioning from military to civilian life marks a new mission, one filled with unique challenges and opportunities. As Veterans embark on this journey, a roadmap to job search success becomes essential. Here's a comprehensive guide crafted to empower Veterans in navigating their career transitions with confidence and purpose: 1. Translate Military Experience: Highlight leadership, project management, teamwork, and discipline in civilian terms. 2. Set Clear Career Goals: Define your objectives to guide your job search and decision-making process effectively. 3. Build a Strong Professional N ..read more

Take Charge of your Job Search Your job search is an opportunity to take control of your future, your quality of life, and your standard of living. It’s your chance to make a real difference for yourself and your family. When people don’t get positive results as quickly as they had hoped, fear and despair sometimes take over and the job search suffers. It is here where people often become their own saboteurs. To avoid this self-defeating behavior, here are some ways to accelerate your job search. Fully Embrace LinkedIn LinkedIn is the number one best way to put yourself out in the market br ..read more

Image from Dvids It’s never been a better time to welcome Veterans into your workplace. Today’s Veterans are not only technically savvy and well-trained but also bring leadership and a global perspective to your team. Here are some often-overlooked benefits of hiring Veterans for your business: 1. Trainable: Veterans have extensive training in various fields, including safety, leadership, physical fitness and more. Their military career encompasses a diverse range of courses, showcasing their dedication to continuous improvement. 2. Adaptable: Veterans thrive in diverse environments and adver ..read more

Get Ready for your Next Veteran Hiring Event Career fairs are an important component in any Veteran job search. They give you direct access to recruiters and hiring managers, offer a chance to grow your professional network, as well as a chance to practice your elevator pitch in a live setting. How well you prepare in advance and navigate the event on the day can make all the difference between wasting your time and landing your dream job.  These tips will help you ace any and all opportunities one would find at a RecruitMilitary event. Our partners at RecruitMilitary hold Veteran-Specifi ..read more

We hear it all the time from our Veterans: “I’m putting out lots of applications but I’m not getting called for interviews” or “I’m getting interviewed but I’m not getting called with any offers for jobs.” These are distinctly different problems. The first problem -  no interviews -  is usually your resume and LinkedIn. The second problem - is your performance in the interview. You would not have been called to interview unless you were a good competitor for the other candidates who applied and were called. So let’s look at how to prepare for and perform before, during and after th ..read more

Veterans will benefit from $50,000 Boeing grant awarded to Still Serving Veterans in direct support of Expanding the Veteran Career & Transition efforts.     Boeing and Still Serving Veterans gathered at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium on Wednesday, Aug. 9 for a special announcement about the expanded partnership. This new partnership will work to reach more Veterans transitioning from military to civilian life and greatly enhance their access to career resources, including resume support, interview-building skills, and assistance in conducting job searches. “Every y ..read more

    After more than a decade of compassionate, mentoring leadership, Major General, US Army (Retired), Paulette Risher, has announced her plans to retire as President/CEO of Still Serving Veterans at the end of March.  Paulette has served as the President/CEO of Still Serving Veterans (SSV) since June 2019 demonstrating outstanding service and dedication to Veterans.  She began her journey with SSV in 2012 as a member of the Board of Directors then took on the full-time position of Chief Programs Officer in 2014.  “Paulette’s insight and direction over the past decade ..read more

From the Employers’ Perspective The current job market is challenging enough.  According to the American Staffing Association, current estimates show 13.6 million workers in temporary contracting positions.  Temporary positions comprise 27% of the total workforce cumulatively but range as high as 41% in Healthcare, 32% in Engineering, IT & Scientific, and 33% in Professional/Managerial fields.  All these temporary positions, naturally limit the number of full-time positions. This trend has grown steadily over the last decade.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ..read more

It seems like every week there is a job fair you could be attending. That’s great for you if you’re actively searching for a job, right? But are they the best investment of your time? Here’s our advice to get the best results in the least amount of time. Before the Event Register in advance and get a list of the attending employers. Prepare a Master Resume from which to create tailored resumes. Include all your education, work experience, volunteer activities, and certifications. Include your military service, security clearance, and association memberships. Use strong quantitative bullets an ..read more

If you are unemployed, underemployed, or miserably-employed and have lost your way in terms of finding a new position, here are seven concrete actions you can take to refresh and re-energize your job search. Action 1: Re-Frame Your Job Search In Terms Of Your Life As you think about where you are at this moment in time, take some time to reconsider your job search in terms of your life, not just a paycheck. At Still Serving Veterans, we use the "Six C's" to guide this reflection. Content. What kind of work do you want to do and do you not want to do? Context. What kind of work setting do ..read more