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…
Heading to your first or second job fair as a military professional in transition? Lucas R. Connelly, a transition colleague with RecruitMilitary, shared these tips on how to prepare your pre-job informational reconnaissance. As well, there’s some great tips on timing too. Please click on the graphic below to learn more.
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…
Veterans accessing online services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will soon need a Login.Gov or ID.Me account. This new requirement includes the following: VA.Gov MyHealthVet VA Health and Benefits App This policy will go into effect on January 31st. Why the Change? Enhanced security The VA aims to crack down on identity thefts and social engineering…
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…
Our colleagues at the San Antonio Dress for Success program will host a six-week workshop to help military professionals in transition and their families. The first workshop takes place Jan. 10. Please contact Thelma Flores, the organization’s client service manager at 210-737-1515 or email her at [email protected]. Note: The class dates and locations are posted on our…
Is the military Reserve Component (RC) Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) a good deal or not? That was the question Mark Overberg posted recently on his LinkedIn post. If you know of someone who is a traditional drilling Reserve and National Guard member who is planning their retirement after 2o years of service,, Mark’s recent LinkedIn post clearly details…
When it comes to find high-valued LinkedIn posts on transition topics, Austin Belcak leads our growing list of “transition experts.”. That’s why we’re sharing his recent post on six ways to add measurable metrics to a resume. Military professionals in transition don’t understand the value of putting metrics into their resume or into their LinkedIn profile. Too many of us…
At MILTrac, we love the ongoing podcasts featuring our friend Theresa Carpenter. In this podcast, Theresa interviews Kate Goggin, the author of “When Good Jobs Go Bad,” on her book about how to recognize bad job opportunities and how to deal with them. For anyone in transition, this book and interview should help you find the resources to deal with…
The team at the Military Transition Roundtable is ramping up for some new programs for 2025. Right now, our non-profit sponsor has two active programs. At one point, we had four programs, and our roster of alumni has more than 300 or so graduates. So, let us share this Cameron Hudson LinkedIn recommendation for Matt Scherer, our MTR co-founder and…

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