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 The Veterans Corporation (TVC)
- The Veterans Corporation provides Veterans and Service Disabled Veterans with the tools they need to be successful in business:
- Access to Capital
- Entrepreneurial Education
- Electronic Marketplace
- Access to Services
- Business Networking
No other public or private organization provides this specific assistance to the 24-million-strong Veteran community. The Veterans Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was created in 1999 by Public Law 106-50, which also set a 3 percent set-aside goal for Veteran- and Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses in federal procurement.
TVC serves all Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserve, and transitioning military personnel, and seek to link them with partners in private industry.
The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Wants You
- This article is about volunteering at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). It discusses services NMCRS provides to service members, such as interest-free loans, grants, and counseling, and lists positions in which you can volunteer, such as reception, caseworker, public speaker, teacher, thrift store worker, and more. It discusses mileage and childcare benefits for volunteers, and paid jobs. Links to NMCRS.
For Teens: Landing Your First Job
- This article is about how you can find your first job. It discusses how to fit a job to your personal likes, suggests places to look and how to balance work with school.
How to Write a 10-Minute Resume
- This article is about how to write a resume in 10 minutes. It discusses how to gather information and references, and create a generic resume. Links to ProvenResume.com and the LIFELines Transition Assistance and Employment sections.
How to Work a Job Fair
- This article is about how to benefit from a job fair, what recruiters are looking for, how to make a good impression, and the contents of a job-fair kit (copies of resume, letters of recommendation, pen, briefcase). Mentions Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC) and Marine Corps Community Services plus links to Transition Assistance Online, the LIFELines Employment section, and CollegeGrad.com.
Resume FAQ: How to Present Yourself on Paper
- The importance of a good r?sum? cannot be stressed enough. In many cases it is the first thing that a prospective employer will see. If it does not sell you, you will not be called in for an interview.
Help Yourself to a Great New Job
- This article is about how a retired or separated veteran can find a job by using civilian and military resources, including the state employment (or unemployment) office. Mentions FFSC. Links to Navy SITES, StateJobs.com, and GovtJobs.com.
Developing a New Career Plan
- This article is about how to develop a new career plan. It discusses how to assess your skills, research careers, set goals, and prepare for interviews. Links to Mapping-Your-Future.org, Jane Sparks' personal mission statement, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); and the LIFELines Employment and Financial Management sections.
Investing in a Franchise Is Like Getting Hitched
- This article is about investing in a franchise. It defines a franchise, discusses the laws and rules affecting them, and questions to ask. Links to FranchiseChoices.com, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Better Business Bureau, the American Association of Franchisees & Dealers, .and the Virtual Franchise Expo.
A Guide to Personal References and Recommendation Letters
- This article is about getting a personal reference and letter of recommendation. It discusses choosing whom to get a reference from, the contents of the letter, and how to ask for a reference. Links to Monster.com, Letter-of-Recommendation.com, and the LIFELines Employment and Transition Assistance sections.
Perfecting Your Cover Letter
- This article is about how a job seeker can write a good cover letter. It discusses layout and the purpose and content of each paragraph, and provides a sample letter. Links to Monster.com and the LIFELines Employment section.
Spouse Employment Programs Open Doors to New Careers
- This article is about how a spouse can cope with frequent moves by using military counseling, skills assessment, and job assistance programs. Mentions SF171, OF612. Links to the Navy Spouse Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) and the Marines Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP), the LIFELines article on SEAP training modules, the LIFELines SEAP and FMEAP locators, and the LIFELines Employment section.
How (and Why) to Do Informational Interviews
- This article is about how and why to do an informational interview to learn about a specific job or occupation. It discusses preparation, what questions to ask, and how to follow up. Mentions Ken Lawson, author of "Guide to Managing Your Career," and links to HeadHunter.net, JobHunter'sBible, and the LIFELines Employment and Transition Assistance sections.
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