Author: virtforce

  • 166. From Remote Job to Accidental Career

    166. From Remote Job to Accidental Career

    Join us as we share the incredible journeys of military spouses who started what they thought was just a remote job, that ended up becoming an accidental career. These stories aren’t just about finding remote work; they’re about discovering a place to grow, a squad that’s got your back, and a community where you truly…

  • 165. Maximize Your Employer Benefits No Cap

    165. Maximize Your Employer Benefits No Cap

    VirtForce supports milspouses in the full spectrum of work, from remote gig-based and project-based work all the way to on-site hourly and salary work. That’s why we are kicking off a series where military spouses can understand what their retirement savings plan options are no matter where they fall on the work spectrum. In Part…

  • 164. 20-Hour Remote Work Week for Parents

    164. 20-Hour Remote Work Week for Parents

    Imagine working 20 hours a week, precisely when your kids are in school – that’s the dream, right? Well, milspouse Ellen Harrison successfully cracked that code! Not only is Ellen an awesome mom, she’s also a Marine veteran turned active-duty Air Force spouse who smashed through a 7-year employment gap to land her dream gig…

  • 163. Become a Bookkeeper in 1 Month or Less

    163. Become a Bookkeeper in 1 Month or Less

    Ready to seize your future? 🚀 Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a private boot camp led by VirtForce and Intuit. Introducing Intuit Academy’s Bookkeeping course, designed to turn you into a proficient bookkeeper in just 1 month – for FREE!

  • 162. SLAY the Hiring Process at Boldly

    162. SLAY the Hiring Process at Boldly

    Show Notes | July 12, 2023 | Episode 162 Unlock the secrets to successfully applying at the ultimate military-spouse friendly company that’s turning heads in the remote job market. Boldly’s Recruiting Manager and Military Spouse Advocate spills 5 insider tips on how to rock your application and catch the attention of the big shots over at…

  • 160. Work for a Company That Gives Back

    160. Work for a Company That Gives Back

    Show Notes | March 20, 2023 | Episode 160 Why would a company whose mission is to create shareholder value contribute millions of dollars to support communities? Not only is it the right thing to do, but they realize their business can’t thrive unless our economies and communities thrive too. We all want to work for and…

  • 159. #Hired: You Don’t Have to Meet ALL the Job Requirements to Apply

    159. #Hired: You Don’t Have to Meet ALL the Job Requirements to Apply

    Show Notes | March 13, 2023 | Episode 159 Don’t stop yourself from applying for a job if you don’t have ALL the required qualifications. Navy veteran Bobby only had 3 of the 5 requirements for a Salesforce position at Travelers, but guess what? He landed the role! I’m going to let Bobby tell you how your strengths can…

  • 158. How to Land Flexible, Part-Time Remote Gig Work

    158. How to Land Flexible, Part-Time Remote Gig Work

    Show Notes | March 6, 2023 | Episode 158 If you’re looking for your next remote gig, look no further! Working Solutions is your golden ticket to landing flexible, part-time work you can do from home. Tune in to learn how you can set your own schedule and work when it’s convenient for you by…

  • 157. Get #promoted in Less Than 1 Year

    157. Get #promoted in Less Than 1 Year

    Show Notes | February 27, 2023 | Episode 157 LauraLee Lambert was one of the first military spouses to get #hired at the start of VirtForce’s partnership with Travelers, and she’s been climbing the career ladder ever since.   Most recently, she got #promoted as a full-time underwriter after volunteering for a rotation in that department just six months…

  • SNEAK PEEK: Duty Station Download – End of Year Holidays 2022

    SNEAK PEEK: Duty Station Download – End of Year Holidays 2022

    Show Notes | December 19, 2022 | Duty Station Download This is an exclusive sneak peek to my new show Duty Station Download where I help you discover all of the best things your new duty station has to offer.  In this episode, I’ve put together a compilation of the best winter activities at a variety of different…