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Charles "Chazz" Pratt III is the Community Manager for USAA's Military Spouse Community GOING CIVILIAN Blog. These blog articles help anyone in the military. Whether you are someone who wears the Uniform, a Military Spouse, a Family Member, a Single Soldier, or Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, this info can help you make a successful military-to-civilian career transition!
The music business is tough. The same can be said for any area of the Performing Arts. My good Friends and Billy Townes and Matthew Shepard Smith shared some stories recently. These guys definitely live by the mantra of "Do what you love!"
In case you missed it, there's something new called "VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011" that¿s sure to make a positive impact on putting Veterans back to work. Amongst the provisions are the tools to match military skills to civilian careers, and tax credits for companies who hire unemployed veterans...
Back in 1955, a game show called The $64,000 Question first aired. Scandal soon followed. Then the creators of the show found themselves being questioned. Today, you might need to have some good questions at the ready during an interview. Who knows?...
Chances are, you spent the last 10 seconds of 2011 counting down before you burst into song! That old familiar tune about the good old days ushered in the year 2012. Originally written as a poem by Scottish Poet Robert Burns, I believe it all has to do with new beginnings. So what about this idea of New Year, New Job? What can the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne remind us as we seek new places to work in 2012? Let's explore...
Check out what TOP 9 Finalist on FOX's popular TV Show MasterChef with Gordon Ramsay had to say about turning your PASSION into your PROFESSION! In 2012, I plan to feature several successful people on this blog. Additionally, I'm writing my second book and you can expect even more helpful information for anyone involved in the military-to-civilian career transition. That said, I'd like to give you a taste of all the excitement in store for you next year...
Do you have a list of Personal References? Do you have a list of Professional References? So, what makes the ideal Reference? Let's start a list! This should help you get started...
Keywords: jobs , resume , career
It's the most wonderful time of the year! By now, you're gearing up for the holidays and doing all you can to make this season special. Your extra effort and extreme measures seek to make sure you find just the right gift for Friends and Family. Your résumé is no different. Like a gift, you need to put some extra thought, extra effort, and lots of consideration into it. Let's explore and unwrap this idea a little further...
Keywords: career , employment , civilian , resume
With all the excitement this time of year centered on football teams, it's time to talk about a team you need to be on. We'll call your team the Career Search Team. Let's take a look at some of the key people you should have on your roster...
Keywords: resume , career , civilian
Are you ready for a college road trip? It would be great to travel to each and every college campus to find out what they have to offer, wouldn't it? But, who has the time or money to do that? Rather than going to all those campuses, make the college campus come to you! Find out more...
When I think about the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, I can't help but to take a moment and give thanks for many things. With all the challenges we face each day, sometimes taking a step back and reflecting on the good things can put things in proper perspective...
Keywords: thanksgiving
There's a cool new tool for your career search! It's called the Veteran's Job Bank. I put this website to the test and I must say they did an outstanding job putting this together. Consider this a "one-stop-shop" for arming yourself for the job hunt...
Keywords: jobs , resume , careers
There's another war waging out there - the battlefield of the mind. Placing yourself in harm's way comes with a price for some - the emotional hurdles and the battle to overcome the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)...
It's that time of year again! Lots of preparations underway for the upcoming holidays! The key to the success of Thanksgiving is this: The right recipe is what you need. If you want to get that job, you need the right recipe too...
Keywords: civilian , resume , career , transition
I read an interesting article recently, which claimed that 91% of recruiters use social media sites to screen applicants & 69% have rejected a candidate based on material posted. I reached out to my friend and Business & Career Consultant Curtis Cunningham to weigh-in on this...
Keywords: jobs , social , resume , media
Have you ever searched your name on the Internet? If you haven't, you may wish to. Just this week, I decided to do a web search on my name. I was surprised at all the content I found...

This week's news headlines remind us of 2 iconic Americans that changed the world - Steve Jobs and Michael Jackson. Each made significant contributions to the world. The truth is, before either of these popular people departed this life, they gave us clues to their success, learning, giving back, and the idea of leaving a legacy...
Keywords: civilian
If you've read any of the previous blog posts on this topic, you discovered some tips & tricks (or treats) to having a great interview - one that leads to a job offer and an exciting career. For now, I'd like to leave you with some keys to reducing the fear that interviews create...
I just did a web search for the term "Free Credit Check" and over 350 million results appeared! This blog article is about CREDIT - not financial credit, but the credit you take and credit you give. Let's explore...
Why should I hire you? That's a great question! In my opinion, not only is your ANSWER a critical part of your response, your ACTIONS rank high on the importance scale. Let me explain.
Just last Friday, I had an interesting discussion on the way to the airport that got cut short by our arrival curbside. A suggestion was made to reunite at the United Services Organization (USO) Lounge so we could continue the conversation and enjoy all the amenities. However, since I know longer serve I could only get a peek behind the military curtain...
Keywords: civilian
At certain times in life, we reach important decision points that require us to make tough decisions. The Military Spouse often finds the need to adjust quickly and react to the changes created by the military lifestyle. A new duty assignment means yet another series of adjustments. At some point, you have to figure out what's best for you...
Keywords: school , work , jobs
Have you ever thought about the fact that you might be seen BEFORE your interview? According to the Seattle Weekly, London has approximately 4.2 million Closed Circuit Television Cameras. The USA adds more & more cameras each day...
Keywords: civilian , resume , interview
Tired of getting rejection letters from websites? Had a tough time getting past the gatekeeper (computerized or otherwise)? Need a chance to talk to or chat with a LIVE human being? Let's see how LinkedIn can work for you!
Keywords: jobs , civilian , resume
The Who? Remember the theme song to that popular prime time crime show? "Who are you?" Is a question everyone seems to be asking these days!
Keywords: jobs , civilian , resume
Imagine you're at an office supply store or attending a job fair at a hotel. You notice someone wearing a company nametag with the name "Jane" on it. The conversation could go something like this...
Keywords: civilian , networking
It's Summertime! Time to stay cool while looking for sizzling career opportunities!Let's have some fun...
Keywords: civilian
Where did you go today? Did you find yourself traveling around the same roads, talking to the same group of people, and maintaining a predictable routine?...
Keywords: civilian
Sometimes submitting your resume online can seem like fishing without a catch! In this article, we'll explore some ways to overcome Internet Woes.
Recently, I spoke with a Military-to-Civilian Recruiter who remarked, "Military people in transition simply need to learn to speak English again!" Learning to speak English again is a skill any Military Spouse or Uniformed Spouse must master, especially in a job interview. When was the last time you spoke in plain English?
The sound of a marching band at a parade adds to the excitement. The smell of the barbeque makes your mouth water. The sight of friends & family arriving makes the celebration an event to remember. Let the celebration begin!...
Keywords: civilian
Whether you are a Military Spouse or the Uniformed Spouse, this blog article may help you prepare for all that happens after you make it known that you're leaving military service...
Keywords: civilian
With all the preparation a uniformed military spouse must complete BEFORE leaving the military, special consideration must be taken for the military spouse as well...
Keywords: unemployment , seperation
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