Career Advice

I held a Top Secret clearance for fifteen years. The process of getting it, maintaining it, and eventually letting it lapse taught me things that...

I got asked about ClearanceJobs by a buddy who was separating from the Air Force last year. He’d seen it mentioned in some veteran Facebook...

Just helped a Navy veteran realize his TS/SCI clearance is worth more than he thought. He was applying to retail jobs. Nothing wrong with retail....

LinkedIn connection requests from recruiters are not the same as job offers. Someone needed to say it. Saw a post from a transitioning Marine celebrating...

Got a call from a veteran today. Separated six months ago, still looking. Says he applied to 200 jobs and heard back from maybe ten....

Education benefits for veterans have gotten complicated with all the programs and eligibility rules flying around. As someone who used both GI Bill and VR&E...

Professional certifications can accelerate your civilian career, but veterans often waste time and money pursuing credentials that employers ignore. This comparison examines which certifications actually...

SkillBridge acceptance rates have dropped sharply as more service members discover the program. What worked two years ago may not get you approved today. Here...

Mentorship makes the civilian transition smoother, but choosing between American Corporate Partners and Veterati requires understanding how each program works and what commitment level you...

The Transition Assistance Program fills your final weeks with briefings, but veterans often leave wondering whether TAP actually prepares you for civilian employment. Here is...