Tyrone Hewitt, one of our MILTrac contributors, recently shared this link to every state’s veterans affairs office. In his view, the states veterans resources provide additional resources for veterans and their families. Hewitt, a retired Navy chief, said he tells his clients in transition to add their state to their resource tool kit. However, one shouldn’t stop at their state’s…
Thanks to Tyrone Hewitt, a MILTrac content contributor, we learned that the Department of Defense has updated its veterans preference policy. Most vets are unaware of the hiring point system the federal government and other state agencies can give them in terms of holding a veteran status, Tyrone noted. “If a veteran has a 30-percent disability rating, it can give…
The team at the Military Transition Roundtable want to offer a virtual LinkedIn class. Military professionals who want to obtain the course should send us an email at [email protected]. Matt Scherer, the MILTrac publisher and author of several books on LinkedIn, created this course to help veterans update their profile.
At part of the Military Transition Roundtable, our team hears the classic “When should I start my transition timeline?” Mark Overberg, the retired director of the Army Retirement Services, has shared the latest U.S. Army Retirement Planning Guide via his LinkedIn profile. In that guide, the military has created a 36-month timeline that helps military professionals understand the optimal timeline. …
One of the distinct advantages employers have over military professionals in transition is their knowledge of salary negotiations. That’s why the MILTRAC team wants to share this Meg Guiseppe article. By clicking on the graphic below, you can obtain an extensive overview of job negotiation tips. At the end of this article are a list of job salary references to…
By Matt Scherer Steve, a retired Navy chief, said recently he wished that some key details from his military career were documented on his DD Form 214. Had his military career archive shown a Navy deployment to a combat zone, he would qualify for a better leave option with his VA government position. Navy professionals like Steve…
The Alamo ACE chapter will host a workshop designed to help junior enlisted and civilian to learn from senior military and government leaders about the wide role of missions. “This event will help attendees discover opportunities for career growth, find new ways to utilize your talents, and meet ambitious and motivated peers,” said Chris Kinne, the chapter…
A representative from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will teach a resume workshop, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m.-noon (EST) with a virtual workshop. “By the end of this session, you will know the importance of the resumé in applying for federal Jobs and why preparing a thorough resumé is the single best step you can take towards obtaining…
At MILTrac, we love Theresa Carpenter’s podcasts. And this one, with Bill Brown should inspire anyone who is facing the challenge of transition. Note: please click on the visual above to listen to this amazing podcast.
If you are a military professional in transition, understanding the six strategic steps for salary negotiations is a must. That’s why we want to share this Austin Belcak LinkedIn post. At MILTrac, we believe military professionals should add this article as a supplement to their transition assistance program classes on this topic. When it comes to understand this critical process,…
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