A house move is full of many critical decisions, so we put together a list of things to keep in mind when making this change in your life. Just because my moves where full of chaos and stress doesn't mean yours needs to be. If your organized then read on. If your not then skip this article, call a moving company, and strap in for a "fun" move. Let’s start for what you should be doing: · Start the move preparations as early as you can to give yourself a good head-start and

Ok, so you finally found the perfect job and it's time to apply. You cover all your basics; impressive resume, social media profile is up to date, and a well-written cover letter, but now they want references too? How can you be sure your references are going to be able to explain your work attributes correctly? First of all, make sure that your references can speak to your performance. If you were good at your past job and your reference is able to communicate that, you

As if a resume isn't enough, some companies will expect or require a cover letter. A cover letter is a document that can be sent with your resume to give more information about your skills and interests in a particular workplace. A cover letter is the “first impression” you’re giving to potential employers. It’s with the cover letter, that you can explain why you are a good candidate and how they will benefit by hiring you. People looking for jobs often make the mistake of pr

Since we talked about the Yellow Ribbon program in our last post, we decided it may be interesting to talk about the history behind the “Yellow Ribbon,” where it started, and some interesting facts. Now, you may have heard about the song/poem “she wore a yellow ribbon” that speaks about a woman being "taken" while waiting for her beloved to return. This poem is about 4 centuries old, and it was probably brought to America from Europe during the English Civil War when the Puri

Military members often find themselves needing or desiring to continue their education after their enlistment has ended. Some want college and others want to learn a new trade or skill. The Post 9-11 GI Bill can make college or technical training a realistic possibility for many. According to the Student Veterans of America, 52% of our Veterans use their Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits after they leave the military. I personally don't understand why this number isn't above 90%.