Archives for January 2009

Transition Assistance Information - Planning Finding a new and rewarding career is serious business. It takes planning and taking it step by step. How well you conduct your job search will determine your future earnings, where you live, and how satisfied you are with your job. At the same time, this is your opportunity to set your course for a new future. The stakes are high … [Read more...]

The Salary Interview Question "What salary are you looking for?" Career advisors say this is the interview question that makes job applicants squirm in their chairs. Small wonder. Most of us aren't comfortable talking about incomes. We have been taught it's not polite to ask people how much they paid for something or how much money they make. But in a job interview, it can be … [Read more...]

Preparation Timeline Two Years Prior to Separation (Retirees Only) * Schedule your Preseparation Counseling appointment. * Review the Preseparation Counseling Checklist (DD Form 2648). Identify individual service providers who will provide assistance. 18 Months Prior to Separation (Retirees Only) * Attend a Transition Assistance Program workshop. If your … [Read more...]

Websites to Help You Research/Select Training and Education Opportunities AMDG   An education and training institution providing Internet and site-based programs to learners at all levels. American Institute of Baking   Since 1919, AIB has been committed to providing quality training to prepare people for a career in the baking or allied … [Read more...]

How to Write Great Cover Letters You have an impressive resume, you know how to present yourself well in an interview, you know what kind of position you are best suited for. . .now all you need is a chance to get your foot in the right door. Just what can you do to make that happen? Make sure you write a knockout cover letter, advise career planning specialists. "A cover … [Read more...]