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Salary Negotiations for the military professional in transition

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…

How to help your military personnel representative prepare a DD Form 214

      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…

VA Login Changes

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…

Dress for Success begins six-week transition program

      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…

Understanding the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan.

    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…

Six ways to add measurable metrics to craft a job-winning resume

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…

Why veterans should add the Military Transition Roundtable to their transition journeys

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…