“Military spouse employment” has been something of an evolving buzzword — err, phrase — for most of my time as a military spouse. To give our younger readers some context — the …
Topic: Managing Your Career
Uncomplicating the MilSpouse Resume
If you’ve never run an internet search for the phrase “military spouse resume,” give it a go. You’ll be swimming in articles offering tips for a winning military spouse resume. Now, if …
Pivoting as a MilSpouse
Military life is full of ups and downs, opportunities, challenges and rewards. As a military spouse, partner or significant other, we are called on to not only be supportive of our partners, …
Returning to Full Time Work
Months ahead of earning my undergraduate degree, I remember someone asking me about my post-graduation plans. When I hadn’t yet accepted a job, I was told not to worry, because I could …
Five Ways to Effectively Job Hunt in a New Place
Countless military spouses navigate the job-hunting process frequently as a result of military moves and other life demands outside of their control. Still, no matter how many times you complete a job …
MilSpouse Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business
My dad’s career advice has always been simple and straightforward. “Find something you love to do and then find someone to pay you for it,” he told me often. His belief was …