MOAA Career Transition Resources
Folks, here are the most beneficial website links from MOAA career transition resources. These are five common links National MOAA routinely direct our members and potential members towards:
1) Career & Education Events – here we post our upcoming events (Air & Space, webinars, virtual career fairs, etc):https://www.moaa.org/content/events/transition/Career-and-Education-Events/
2) MOAA’s Marketing Yourself for a Second Publication (NOTE: must be a paid MOAA member to download): https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/moaa-publications/marketing-yourself-detail/
3) Archived Articles from The MOAA Newsletter (TMN) – click on dropdown menu to sort by category (Finance, Military Benefits, Transition & Career, etc): https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/news-listing/
4) MOAA’s Job Board (NOTE: must be a paid member to access):https://www.moaa.org/content/benefits-and-discounts/transition-and-careers/moaas-job-board/
5) MOAA’s Career Transition Center – how to request a resume critique, LinkedIn profile review, career consulting: https://www.moaa.org/content/benefits-and-discounts/transition-and-careers/moaa-career-center-member-benefits/
My latest Networking Advice Below
26 September 2020
Jobs after the military: How to translate your military skills to a civilian resume; <https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/blog/jobs-after-the-military-how-to-translate-your-military-skills-to-a-civilian-resume-infographic?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=social+-+paid+-+military&utm_content=jobs+after+the+military&source=XMLISPCP&li_fat_id=c8b27bc5-00e1-447e-83b4-d843df36aabe
MOAA’s (All Veterans) Virtual Networking And Hiring Event; <https://www.moaa.org/content/events/transition-and-career/moaa-virtual-networking-and-hiring-event/
How candidates are using background props to stand out in video interviews; <https://www.fastcompany.com/90545277/how-candidates-are-using-background-props-to-stand-out-in-video-interviews
Employees Aren’t Feeling The Digital Transformation Love Yet; <https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2020/09/16/employees-arent-feeling-the-digital-transformation-love-yet/#53da894060d0
Become a Vet Tech in 2020? Salaries, Jobs , Forecasts; <https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=H6ZjX8K_MauIytMP1I298As&q=Become+a+Vet+Tech+in+2020%3F+Salaries%2C+Jobs+%2C+Forecasts&oq=Become+a+Vet+Tech+in+2020%3F+Salaries%2C+Jobs+%2C+Forecasts&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQA1DKAVjKAWCBFGgAcAB4AIABAIgBAJIBAJgBAKABAqABAaoBB2d3cy13aXo&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwiCy-us5PDrAhUrhHIEHdRGD74Q4dUDCAk&uact=5
Recruiter Ghosted Me | What Does This Mean? (from former CEO); <https://www.google.com/search?ei=JaZjX53nJ8CCytMPg6S8uA0&q=Recruiter+Ghosted+Me+%7C+What+Does+This+Mean%3F+%28from+former+CEO%29&oq=Recruiter+Ghosted+Me+%7C+What+Does+This+Mean%3F+%28from+former+CEO%29&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQA1AAWABgtZQBaAFwAHgAgAEAiAEAkgEAmAEAqgEHZ3dzLXdpesABAQ&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwjdjdCv5PDrAhVAgXIEHQMSD9cQ4dUDCA0&uact=5
Is PHR Certification Worth the Effort and Expense?; <https://www.salary.com/blog/phr-certification-worth-the-effort-and-expense/#:~:text=Studies%20have%20estimated%20that%20pay,employees%20with%20the%20PHR%20certification.&text=Based%20on%20the%20above%2C%20the,term%20career%20in%20HR%20management.
6 THINGS TO DO FOR YOUR CAREER BY 35; <https://dlpindia.com/blog/2018/08/25/things-do-for-your-career-by-35/
Self Assessment test helps you find what profession suits your personality; <https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/best-free-career-assessment-tools
SALES SKILLS VITAL TO PROGRESSION IN ANY BUSINESS CAREER; <https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/sales-skills-vital-to-progression-in-any-business-career/
How to Make the Most of a Virtual Internship Guide; <https://careerdevelopment.princeton.edu/sites/careerdevelopment/files/media/how_to_make_the_most_of_a_virtual_internship_students_2.pdf
8 Common Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them; <https://www.disabledperson.com/blog/posts/8-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them
10 rules to build a wildly successful business-Forbes; <https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericwagner/2014/01/14/10-rules-to-build-a-wildly-successful-business/#4fa76b981b96
19 September 2020
Due to technical difficulties there is no new networking advice for this week.