The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part Two: 6 Months to 12 Months Out
The one-year countdown has begun! In part one of the Military Spouse Transition Timeline blog series we gave you all the questions you and your servicemember should be discussing as far as 4+ years out. Now that the one-year countdown has begun, it’s time to start getting things done and marking off your checklist. This […]
The Military Spouse Transition Timeline Part One: The Big Questions
Military spouses want a timeline. They want a checklist of things they need to do. While our servicemembers receive a long to-do list to get out of their respective branch of the military, there is nothing handed to the military spouse. I heard from multiple military spouses over the past week asking if there was […]
TAP Online Courses
Did you know that you can access the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) courses online? This wasn’t an option even just a few years ago when my family left active-duty service, but it’s a fantastic resource to start your transition preparation early. Let’s talk about what you’ll find in these TAP online modules. TAP Online Courses […]
Is the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Military Spouses?
According to their website, TAP, the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program “bolsters opportunities, services, and training for transitioning Service members in their preparation to meet post-military goals.” Whether you find that statement to be true or not, this program is mandatory for servicemembers who have at least 180 continuous days or more on active […]
The Career Conversation for Transitioning Military Spouses
Hey Milspouse – Why can’t you find your career and manage your family’s transition from active duty military life? Isn’t it supposed to be easy? Looking for a job is never easy. But when you couple that with all the other parts of transition there is an additional layer of challenges and fears. It can […]
Career Mentorship for Transitioning Military Spouses
You deserve career mentorship. As military spouses transition out of active duty life they often get the opportunity to focus on their career for the first time. The significance of having a seasoned mentor cannot be overstated. A great mentor offers tailored guidance, profound insights, and a support system for advancement. Fortunately, through organizations like […]
31 Days of LinkedIn Networking for Military Spouse Job Seekers
Career gaps, underemployment, three times the national average for unemployment…Military spouses are, unfortunately, familiar with the problem that we see repeated in article after article, cited in congressional conversations, and commented on by people who have never lived that active duty military life. The good news is that the narratives are changing, the opportunities for […]
Career Gaps and Networking for Active Duty and Transitioning Military Spouses
Want to hear a phrase that makes every military spouse shudder when looking for a job? “Why do you have such big gaps in your work history?” Let’s all heave a big sigh of frustration together. Today’s game-changing conversation is for all military spouses who have missing years on their resumes. We’ll address effective networking, […]
Vision Planner: You Can (and Should) Dream Big
I used to roll my eyes when someone would ask me what my deepest desires and aspirations were. “What’s the point,” I thought. “I live in the here and now and survive doing what needs to be done.” It’s the way so many of us military spouses approach life. Get done today what needs to […]