Category: VirtForce Blog
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Do I Need A Cover Letter or Not?
by Quiana Eastland & Krista Kane Most of us have a love-hate relationship with Cover Letters. They force you to be vulnerable and can be very intimidating. How many times have you heard cover letters aren’t required? Or have you seen that a cover letter must be submitted to be considered for this position? If…
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Steps to Finding a Remote Job
by Becky Blamires So, you’ve looked at your options and decided that working remotely is the best fit for you BUT where do you begin? First, you’ve already made an excellent start by joining us at Virtforce. Here are some other ways that VirtForce can help you: · Subscribe to the monthly newsletter for useful…
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Success Story – Reka Kiss, Amazon Recruiter
Reka Kiss, a foreign military spouse from Hungary, was already working virtually before landing her current position with Amazon. Reka joined VirtForce in July 2018 and utilized VirtForce’s platform by networking. She connected with one of our Brand Ambassadors and reached out to another military spouse that worked at Amazon. Reka accepted an opportunity to be an Amazon…
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Resource Spotlight – US Vet Life / US Vet Wealth
What does US Vet Life look for in a virtual candidate? What about a candidate’s resume really sets it above and apart for you? We look for attention to detail, work ethic, coachability, and dedication to results. We also love candidates willing to step outside their comfort zones to begin important conversations with complete strangers. To do…
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Why Getting A Mentor is Important?
by Khinna Kaminske Job hunting blues, we recommend getting a mentor. How? We’ve had the opportunity to chat with American Corporate Partners twice this year. And both times, Laura Kuhn, provided us great details to share with the VirtForce Family. Why Should You Consider a Mentor? If you’re looking for an advocate for your career, mentors can be there…
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Success Story – Brianna Vachon, Research Analyst
Before accepting her virtual position as a Research Analyst, Brianna was taking on a lot of unpaid internships after finishing her Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. She wanted to stay current in the workforce, but with the added challenges of her Service Member’s frequent relocation, limited area job opportunities, and childcare costs —…
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What the heck is a personal brand and why do I need one?
I think it’s safe to say, that the struggle in finding a job nowadays is figuring out a way to stand out online. You used to go into a place with your resume to fill out an application. Despite only being in there for a brief few minutes, it was your chance to make an…
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Here’s why I Love Idealist
Raise your hand if your resume has more volunteer experience than professional working experience. As military spouses, a great deal of our efforts are voluntary or philanthropic in nature, more so than the average population. This can be linked to a number of reasons – our 20-25% unemployment rate and nearly 40% underemployment rate gives…
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Intelli-Shop: Taking the Mystery Out of Mystery Shopping
Everyone knows the drill of looking for work online – we click, we read, and inevitably we sigh in disappointment at the “finder’s fee” or the “initial application fee” as we close out yet another browser tab. It’s easy to end up frustrated and disillusioned with finding online income that isn’t taking advantage of the…
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Why LinkedIn is My New Favorite Job Resource
There’s a number of external job-hunting resources available at our finger tips. All have their pros and cons. Monster, Indeed, Zip Recruiter Glassdoor, Backpage and Career Builder are just a few to mention, but there is one that I am becoming more of a fan of and that’s LinkedIn. I have been a member of…