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FNG DOs and DON’Ts

You got the job! Now what?….You are the FNG at work, and you are in a new environment.  Switch has some DOs and DON’Ts for your first weeks on the job: Don’t Tell War Stories Unless Asked. You h… more →

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FNG DOs and DON’Ts

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: You got the job! Now what?….You are the FNG at work, and you are in a new environment.  Switch … more →

Tags: Career, Career Transition, Veteran, Switch, Transition

Make Your Next Career Fair Your Last

Dan wrote 11 months ago: Career fairs are a chance to market yourself to potential employers.  Thousands of people attend car … more →

Tags: Career, Career Transition, Veteran, military, Switch, Veteran Resources, Resume, career fair, jobs

I’m a new vet. This is crazy. But here’s my resume. Hire me, maybe? — 7 comments

Dan wrote 11 months ago: It’s remarkable… You excelled in the military without a resume. Your services were needed in Iraq an … more →

Tags: Career, Veteran, military, Switch, Veteran Resources, Veterans' affairs, Transition, Resume

Is Your School Military-friendly?

Dan wrote 11 months ago: Life is just the time you have between episodes of Game of Thrones. You’re filling it up with colleg … more →

Tags: Education, GI Bill, Colleges and Universities, Career Transition, Veteran, Education 2, 9/11 GI Bill, military

SHOULD I GET A COLLEGE DEGREE?

Dan wrote 11 months ago: Throughout your military career, your path was mostly dictated to you. Go to boot camp. Go to infant … more →

Tags: Education, 9/11 GI Bill, Career Transition, College, Colleges and Universities, degree, Education 2, GI Bill, military

TIPS FOR ADJUSTING TO CAMPUS CULTURE

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: There’s no better way to adjust to campus culture than to dive into campus life!  Here are 5 simple … more →

Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, Veteran, military, College, University, Student Veterans of America

IS GRAD SCHOOL WORTH IT?

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: Many transitioning service members and veterans view graduate degrees as an attractive option for ju … more →

Tags: Education, GI Bill, Colleges and Universities, Veteran, Education 2, 9/11 GI Bill, military, Switch, Tuition

How to Network Without a Wingman — 1 comment

Dan wrote 11 months ago: Networking is a fantastic way to not only meet new people but also learn more about new jobs and ind … more →

Tags: Career, networking, Veteran, Transition, LinkedIn, Business

What's the Deal with the Post-9/11 GI Bill??

Dan wrote 11 months ago: The 9/11 GI Bill is an incredible deal for veterans who qualify! Getting financial assistance to ear … more →

Tags: Education, GI Bill, Career Transition, Veteran, Education 2, 9/11 GI Bill, military, Veterans' affairs, Yellow Ribbon Program

Veterans Face a New Threat: For-Profit Colleges?

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: For-profit colleges, or educational institutions operated by private, profit-seeking businesses, hav … more →

Tags: Education, GI Bill, Colleges and Universities, Career Transition, Veteran, Education 2, for-profit college, Executive Order, 9/11 GI Bill

Charting a New Course: Get off to the Right Start — 1 comment

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: Some transitioning service members may have their next steps planned out and a job waiting for them. … more →

Tags: Career, networking, Resources, Career Transition, Veteran, Department of Labor, military, Career One Stop, national resource directory

Welcome to Switch! — 2 comments

Switch wrote 11 months ago: In the military, you don’t need a resume. You don’t interview for jobs. Your career path is defined. … more →

Tags: Home Page, Career Transition, Veteran, military, Switch, Wharton


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