When I started my remote job search on LinkedIn about 7-8 months ago, it took me awhile to 1) Figure out what I was looking for, and 2) Know how to look for it. A lot can get hidden in a description and after awhile, you start to figure out your rhythm. Remote positions are […] The post Maximize Your Remote Job Search on LinkedIn appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

I’ve never really utilized Facebook in my job search until the start of 2019. I wish I had known about these groups and networks sooner because they have been so helpful. There are a number of great groups and organizations out there, but in an effort to avoid getting overwhelmed and inundated with jobs that […] The post My Top Three Career Groups on Facebook appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

Originally posted on LinkedIn I recently started studying and working towards obtaining my PMP (short for Project Management Professional) re-certification. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m doing this again. One of the hardest things military spouses deal with is finding a job at each PCS. I wasn’t able to find a job overseas and after […] The post Making it Happen – PMP Certification appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

I would like for you to meet Cherron Brown, Veteran, military spouse, and founder of The Veteran Spouse. Cherron and I met virtually through a military spouse career network on Facebook and what I value most about Cherron, is how she is dedicated to helping others. Finding a job as a Veteran It’s interesting when […] The post Finding a Job as a Veteran | The Veteran Spouse appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

A career skills program that provides certification training as well as job placement support for Service Members, Veterans, and military spouses. The post Onward to Opportunity appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

Military spouses, there isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t find a new way to connect with individuals that are in the same boat (searching for a job every few years in a new and unknown location). But not just that, there are groups that can help you with so many various things […] The post LinkedIn Groups You Want to Join appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

One of the things I am quite use to is the stigma that some may have towards military spouses. I’ve heard them all. “You are not being physically forced to move with your Soldier.” “You are a military spouse which means you are a dime a dozen. So either take the pay we are offering […] The post Resilient + Amazing = Military Spouse appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

One of the things that I am sure you are familiar with, is the oxymoronic coverage on military spouse employment. A search through Google’s news articles on for “military spouse career” brings up a whole slew of recent articles for example, “6 Steps for Making it as a Career Minded Military Spouse, and “The Dismal […] The post Military Spouse Changemaker of the Year appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

I stumbled upon a TED Talk with Seth Godin the other day and I’m pretty sure I am now his biggest fan. You can tell when someone is good at what they do, when your internet shuts down three times and you keep going back to hear the whole talk. That is how I learned […] The post What is Your Purple Cow? | How to Write a Remarkable Resume appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more

I reached out to Irreverent Warriors because of the amazing work they are doing to help Veterans with PTSD and Veteran suicide prevention. Support for PTSD, etc. is crucial in order to successfully hold a job and grow in one’s career. All information in this post is from Irreverent Warriors and shared with their permission. […] The post Irreverent Warriors | Veteran-Owned Nonprofit | Healing with Humor appeared first on Make Your Career Happen ..read more