6 Types of Job Interviews You Should Know About

There are six different types of job interviews … and anyone can master all of them. Ford R. Myers, career coach, speaker and author of “Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring,” highlights the six specific interview types to maximize your success. “Interviewing is best described as two-way storytelling. You need to provide …

How to Answer the Most Asked Interview Question

The most asked interview question is also one of the most difficult interview questions to answer because it is an open-ended question which leaves interviewees either sharing too much or not enough. With a little preparation and practice, you will be able to answer the question, “Can you tell me about yourself?” with ease, and …

The Process of Professionalism: Post-Interview

You pulled it off! You scoured the job boards and company websites, continuously polished and tweaked your resume, submitted applications to multiple job postings, got the calls, got the interviews…and, at long last, have landed the civilian job you wanted! Now what? How many years did you spend in the military? How much of that culture …

22 of the Funniest Things Drill Instructors Have Ever Said

1.) Ooo, Burn! “I am going to take a s— in a box and send it to your parents for sending me theirs!” Source  2.) Future Soldier “One of our warrant officers took my glasses, drew a crosshair on one of the lenses and introduced me as a ‘future soldier’ to a colonel who was …

What You Need To Know About Other-Than-Honorable Discharge

Unfortunately, all too often I am asked what members should do if they are discharged with something besides an honorable discharge (like general, other-than-honorable, etc.). First, let us address the different types of discharges: Honorable Discharge If a military service member received a good or excellent rating for their service time, they will be discharged …

Are Veterans DEI? Should They Be?

April 24, 2025 Only 23%1 of Americans aged 17-24 pass military eligibility requirements. Common disqualifiers include failure to meet entrance testing requirements, obesity, illicit drug use, criminal past, medical history, and mental health problems.  Boot camp narrows the talent funnel even further.   Military training pushes people to limits that enable them to develop in ways …

Your Least Favorite Interview Questions… And How to Answer Them!

By VA Careers We’ve all been there. Your coveted interview begins, and just as you think things are going well, the hiring manager throws you a curveball. They ask one of your least favorite interview questions, one of those questions that should be easy to answer, but completely throws you off your game. During a …

How to Make Sure Your VA Résumé Tells the Right Story

By VA Careers Building a great résumé that captures the attention of recruiters and hiring managers can be tough. However, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you better set yourself up for success. When you’re building a new résumé, or reviewing an existing one, take a moment to pause and …

What Veterans Bring to the Healthcare Industry

By Pauline Fleming, ACP Building a career that is both professionally and personally fulfilling requires patience and persistence. For those transitioning out of the military, the uncertainty of life after separation often brings pressure to find one’s footing quickly as a member of the civilian workforce. Veterans transition into a new environment, unsure of what …

Serving in a New Capacity

Paris Jackson’s biggest concern as she prepared to retire from the Army was finding a new purpose. She prayed and asked God to show her where she was needed next. A financial manager in the military, Jackson found her new purpose helping others build wealth and security for their retirement as a financial advisor for …