Tia McMillen - Military.com's Transition Master Coach

Veterans see a lot of crazy beliefs when it comes to the job hunt. Understanding the way the civilian world really works can...

There are mistakes on your resume. Wrong words. Missing words. Misspelled words. Repeated facts. Why is it that veterans and...

For veterans and spouses, landing a non-defense job is nearly impossible without a strong network. Mentor programs...

An internal candidate frequently beats out the veteran or spouse for a job. Yet internal candidates are not unbeatable. Raise...

Getting a dream job after military service is what we would all like. But how do you find your dream job in an ocean of...

You don't need more time to transition in 2023. You need more flexibility during your "Chicken Year," so you can leave the...

In 2025, a veteran needs an instant guide to get a job fast -- or even faster. Find our Military.com fast guide to veteran...

Is your post-military job hunt going nowhere? Could be you need both a dose of hope and a cold, hard reality check. Here is...

When it comes to veteran hiring, the best predictor of future hiring is a consistent past record of hiring veterans, spouses...

Military job seekers can get stuck in their career, because certain parts of the job hunt make no sense to you. Here are...

Many veterans want to land a job in the tech sector. Transition Overwatch is a program providing unconventional internships...

For veterans, spouses and military in transition, the most neglected part of their network is the recruiter. We don't think...

Negotiating a great paycheck does not start when you get your first offer. The opportunity to negotiate a great paycheck...

Getting squirrelly during the job hunt is all part of the game. Get over your mental barriers, stop procrastinating and make...

Salary negotiation is not a part of the job that military people generally master the first time around. So our brains want...

Informational interviews can sound so fake to military members looking for their first civilian job. With our 10 perfect...

Worried about paying bills during your military transition? Even though the experts advise having nearly a year's pay saved...

Cover letters are not supposed to be long, drawn-out collections of long words and meaningless boasts. Instead, our four...

The transition lies you tell yourself are not all bad, but they will keep you from getting the job you want. Here are the...

Here are all the steps and proper words to get you flexible work.

Money worries are a big part of crossing over into transition. Whether you are worried about getting a job quickly, paying...

Job hunting for veterans and spouses can be so frustrating that in private, the f-bombs start to fly. This is a blinding...

Military transition is never a straight path, but it can be fraught with peril. You can feel like you are doing everything...

When veterans and military spouses look for jobs in the defense industry, they could use a little insider knowledge to make...

The best resume format for veterans (and military spouses) is easy: the checklist resume. Veterans and spouses love it...

Female veterans may be more likely to have their ducks in a row for military transition. Yet they still encounter problems...

Getting squirrelly during the job hunt is all part of the game. Get over your mental barriers, stop procrastinating and make...

Blue collar work has changed for veterans. The recent changes in the economy and the shortage of veteran workers means that...

Military transition is never a straight path, but it can be fraught with peril. You can feel like you are doing everything...

Worried about paying bills during your military transition? Even though the experts advise having nearly a year's pay saved...

How can small employers beat out corporate giants for veteran hires? During National Hire A Veteran Day, everyone wants to...

Learn how to determine your salary in the civilian market with our new transition master class, Fistful of Dollars.

The transition lies you tell yourself are not all bad, but they will keep you from getting the job you want. Here are the...

Money worries are a big part of crossing over into transition. Whether you are worried about getting a job quickly, paying...

Worried that you will look "old" on the job hunt after the military? Even if you are only in your 40s or 50s or 60s, there...

How can veterans find meaningful work after the military? Meaning is one of the benefits veterans list most often when it...

The perfect resume for veterans and military spouses can be hard to write. With Military.com's Veteran Employment Project...

How much should a veteran "civilianize" their resume? Do you take out all references to the military, or is that confusing...

Your security clearance is supposed to be a golden ticket to the best jobs ever when you leave the military. But how do you...

When should a veteran quit their civilian job? When you are the kind of person who sticks with a project or assignment is...