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How does Jobscan work?

To try the resume software, just upload your resume above and copy-and-paste a job description you're interested in applying for. Jobscan will then analyze your resume for formatting errors, key qualifications, hard skills, best practices, word count, tone, and more. Use Jobscan for each and every job application to increase your chances of getting a job interview.

Jobscan also features a potent lineup of other job search tools, such as the free resume builder, Power Edit real-time resume editor, and LinkedIn Optimization.

What is resume optimization?

Resume optimization is the process of tailoring your resume each time you apply for a job based on the job description and recruiting software. The two major tenets of resume optimization are identifying the most critical skills in the job description and naturally including them on your resume, and formatting your resume in a way that avoids parsing errors and display issues within applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Why do I need to tailor my resume for every job?

Tailoring your resume based on exactly what was written into the job description will ensure that you're checking every box and proving that you're ready to adapt to the unique needs of the company. A general resume will only tell half of the story. Here's a real-life example: A job seeker applied to 300 jobs without getting a single response. Once they found Jobscan and began tailoring their resume, their next 8 applications resulted in 5 job interviews.

Read more: How to Tailor Your Resume to the Job Description

What if I need to create a new resume?

If you're creating a resume for the first time, haven't updated your resume in several years, or just want to start from scratch, Jobscan's free resume builder is what you need. The resume builder makes it easy. Just pick an ATS-friendly template, follow the prompts, and export a new resume that is compatible with any online job application. This is a great way to create a general resume that you optimize for each new job opportunity.

How can I tailor my resume faster?

The fastest way to tailor your resume is by using Power Edit, Jobscan's real-time resume editor. Power Edit imports your resume and makes it editable right on the website. As you make changes to your resume, the skill, keyword, and formatting checks update dynamically and show you the next most important optimization. When you're done tailoring your resume, download it as an ATS-friendly document.

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How do I beat Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?

You don't need shady tricks to "beat" an ATS because an ATS won't be rejecting your resume. There are real recruiters using the ATS software who make the decision to reject or approve an applicant like you.

Through resume optimization, you can significantly increase your visibility and interview chances by applying with a resume that is ATS-friendly, or written to be compatible with the way real recruiters use these systems. This includes sticking to formatting guidelines that ensure your resume will display as intended within a digital profile and targeting your resume keywords based on what the recruiter is looking for.

It's true that ATS have search, filter, and ranking features that recruiters can use. For example, Taleo, one of the most-used ATS in the United States, has a feature called ReqRank that automatically compares applicants' resumes to the job description and ranks them based on match rate. In theory, tools like this would save recruiters time and help them focus on top candidates. In reality, these algorithms are unreliable and most recruiters still manually review as many resumes as they can. The idea that ATS "robots" are auto-rejecting thousands of applicants without human input is a myth. The common claim that "75% of applicants are rejected by ATS" is simply not true.

That said, most job seekers do not apply with resumes optimized for the way recruiters use ATS and don't get the consideration they expect as a result. If you're here, you're on the right track.

Can I optimize my LinkedIn profile as well?

Optimized skills and keywords are just as critical on your LinkedIn profile. Recruiters source candidates from LinkedIn every day using search tools to find people with the right experience, hard skills, and qualifications. LinkedIn optimization differs from resume optimization because instead of tailoring to one specific job description, you must optimize for more job types within your industry.

With Jobscan LinkedIn Optimization, you can optimize your LinkedIn profile based on three or more job descriptions. Optimizing your LinkedIn profile results in 3x more search appearances.

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Do cover letters need to be optimized?

An optimized cover letter can help increase your application's visibility. If a recruiter searches their ATS for certain skills and keywords, your cover letter content will help you rank as a top search result. Optimizing your cover letter based on job description keywords also helps you target your message and prove that you're focusing on the most important aspects of the job. Jobscan's cover letter optimization tool checks your letter for keywords, tone, best formatting practices, and more.

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Your civilian resume is a summary of your background and experience, and it’s likely to be the first information about you that an employer will see. With your background of military service, you already have impressive skills and knowledge. These tips will help you make a resume that will stand out. Also, see below for links to resume building tools.

With a background of military service, you already have impressive skills and knowledge. These tips will show you how to write a resume that will stand out.

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Your civilian resume is a summary of your background and experience, and it's likely to be the first information about you that an employer will see. With your background of military service, you already have impressive skills and knowledge. These tips will help you make a resume that will stand out. Also, see below for links to resume building tools.

With a background of military service, you already have impressive skills and knowledge. These tips will show you how to write a resume that will stand out.

Collect your assets.

Get a copy of your Verification of Military Experience and Training through the Department of Defense.
Your VMET will give an overview of the skills you've gained in the military.

Make a list of your technical skills.

Computer technicians, mechanics and engineers have skills that can be easily converted to civilian jobs.

Convert your military job training into civilian terms. For example, "budgeting" is a critical skill in civilian companies.

Make a list of your intangible skills.
Include leadership, discipline and a strong work ethic.

Select your resume style.

There are different ways to organize your resume. Pick a style that highlights your strengths. Your resume should highlight your unique qualifications.

Chronological resume

Your employment history is highlighted, starting with the most recent position, and then going back in time.

Include your responsibilities and accomplishments under each separate job.

Functional resume

Your skills are highlighted. Your work history and gaps are de-emphasized.

Skills and accomplishments should be divided into specific areas of expertise.

Combination resume

Your skills earned in a variety of jobs are highlighted, but using a job history format.

Your specific skills will form the main body of the resume, followed by a concise employment history.

Include these essential components:

Contact information: In the heading, include your name, address, phone number and email address.

Objective or job target: In one or two lines, say what kind of job you're looking or applying for, and what makes you uniquely qualified.

Summary of qualifications: This is a bulleted section just below the objective in the visual center of the resume.

Include five or six lines highlighting the skills that qualify you for the job.

This will include your experience, certifications and related training.

Title this section "Highlights of Qualifications," "Summary of Skills" or "Summary of Experience."

Employment history: Will vary depending on the type of resume.

Education and training: List colleges, schools or military training schools you attended. You can list the name of the school and the location, but not necessarily the dates.

Special skills: Include foreign languages, computer skills or any other relevant skills that will set you apart.

Make your resume unique to you.

You've got the basics down. Now use your resume to showcase your unique abilities and accomplishments.

Target your resume. Change and tailor your resume for the job you're targeting. Learn what this employer looks for and highlight those qualities.

Translate everything into civilian terms.

For example, replace "officer in charge" with "managed."

Take out the acronyms and use terms civilians understand. For example, replace "SNOIC for 2d MarDiv G-3, planning and executing all logistics for operations conducted in our AOR." with "Supervised staff of 15 people. Planned and coordinated operations conducted by various subordinate units within our division."

Include your accomplishments. Use numbers to highlight, if possible. For example, "Managed budget of $100K" or "Reduced training time from 26 weeks to 24 weeks."

Be concise. Limit your resume to one or two pages.

Include volunteer experience if it's relevant to the job. Volunteer experience can add to credibility and character.

Leave off unnecessary details. Don't include marital status, height and weight or religious affiliation. Leave off salary information unless it was specifically requested.

Check spelling and accuracy. Proofread your resume, ask someone else to proofread it, and read your resume backwards to catch typos.

Write a cover letter.

Always send a cover letter with your resume. Your cover letter will explain why you're interested in the position and how your skills make you the best choice for the job.

Get the name of the person in charge of hiring. Send your email or cover letter to him or her. Usually you can just call the company and ask for their name.

Mention the job that you're applying for in the first paragraph. Focus on describing how your skills and abilities can help the company.

Keep it to one page. Use a business-letter format.

Always follow up. Mention that you will call to follow up and don't forget to do it.

Tap into resume-building tools.

These websites have tools to help you build your resume and translate your military credentials and experience into civilian skills. They reference veterans, but they're also for active duty.

Veterans.gov from the U.S. Department of Labor has an online job exchange with access to employers, skills translator, resume builder, interest profiler and more.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers an interest profiler, educational and career counseling and links to other job resources, such as support for veteran-owned small businesses.

Resumeengine.org through Hiring Our Heroes provides an easy-to-use resume application to service members that will translate military records into a strong resume that civilian employers can easily understand.

Prepare for your job search early.

The earlier you can start your preparation for civilian employment, the better. The Transition Assistance Program office on your installation can help you get started. Military OneSource also offers the Transitioning Veterans specialty consultation to further assist you in transitioning from the military to civilian life.

If you're pursuing federal employment, upload your resume to the federal resume-building websites. Visit the federal government's USAJOBS site or your installation Transition Assistance Program for more information.

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Welcome to the Military remote, part-time, freelance, and flexible jobs page! The military is an area of government that is used for defense and protection of citizens, in an effort to support the better interests of the greater community. Military jobs are varied in nature and responsibility, with both enlisted and officer careers, both working towards the mission of defending our country. Jobs in the military are available in industries such as transportation and logistics, business administration, engineering and scientific research, information technology, healthcare, international relations, and combat operations. Enlisted careers for the military often require human services, office, or mechanical skills that are transferable to the civilian world, and may include military police, security specialist, or canine handler. Officer military jobs require critical decision making, planning, and operational management skills, some positions may require advanced degrees and can include a law enforcement officer, international relations officer, or emergency management officer. A military career can offer generous benefits such as housing and educational opportunities, so be sure to check out the many remote, part-time, full-time, and freelance opportunities below.

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Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses and Caregivers (TEAMS) is a series of Department of Labor (DOL) employment workshops that extend the Department’s Transition Assistance Program to assist military spouses and caregivers as they plan and prepare for their job search in pursuit of their employment goals. All TEAMS workshops are instructor-led virtual training, provided at a variety of times, to meet the needs of individuals stationed throughout the world.

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The USO Pathfinder Transition Program extends the USO experience to military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of military service as well as in preparation for life post-military.

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USO COVID-19 Response: Program locations are adhering to guidance from military installation commands and abiding by CDC guidance on health safety practices regarding center operations. Virtual meeting options continue to be available.

The USO Pathfinder® Transition Program extends the USO experience to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and military spouses by offering professional development services throughout the duration of military service as well as in preparation for life post-military.

Want to be better prepared for future success before transitioning from the military? Are you a military spouse looking for new opportunities?
Connect with a USO Transition Specialist
USO Transition Specialists can help develop a personalized Action Plan and help you take full advantage of services and resources that are the best fit for you and your spouse in your new community.

How It Works

The USO Pathfinder Transition Program works with strategic partners to connect service members and military spouses to resources through a holistic approach, focusing on:

Employment

Education - Including leading online learning platforms like Skillsoft, IBM SkillsBuild and Coursera as well as the new 8-week course "Making Your Military Transition a Transformation"

Financial readiness

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Increased access to relevant veterans' benefits in their communities

Through the creation of an individualized action plan, USO Transition Specialists collaborate with individuals to identify their personal and professional goals and build a roadmap to achieving them, while also identifying services and resources that are the best fit for their needs. Additionally, this program offers support to plan for life after the military, connecting participants to valuable resources for a smooth transition to civilian life.

USO Transition Specialists provide these free services through one on-one support (either virtually, or in person) and help military families create a plan for success now - and for the future.

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Every business is going global, so arming yours with a workforce ready to meet 24/7 demand is essential. Instant Teams offers a way to achieve 24/7 support from knowledgeable workers committed to furthering your quest for stellar customer service and team productivity.

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for relaunchers everywhere.

We create the space for relaunchers to land.

Our mission is to eliminate bias against people who take extended career breaks. Our vision is that every employer running an entry level university internship program has a mid-career reentry program running side by side. We seek to normalize the decision to take a career break and recognize this untapped talent pool for what it is: highly educated, experienced, and motivated. As the pioneering company in the career reentry space, we're in a position to influence the conversations at employers and among relaunchers about what it means to take a career break and the caliber of the relauncher talent pool. As a result, career breaks have been completely reframed: it used to be that a career break was a reason to reject a candidate. Now career breaks are required to be eligible to apply for and participate in employer return to work programs.
This reframing is a major milestone in the institutional shift required to normalize career breaks. What makes relaunchers so special? We are so glad you asked...

Highly Educated

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In her recently published article from Harvard Business Review entitled "Return to Work Programs Come of Age," iRelaunch CEO and Co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen provides a fresh new look at return to work programs and offers best practices for hiring managers who want to use them effectively. Whether you are contemplating starting a RTW program, you're already piloting one and are looking to expand it, or you have a mature program and want to make it better, this article is a must-read.

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Everyone deserves equal access to economic opportunity. To make that vision a reality, we're empowering our members, customers, and employees to join us in this cause, and building meaningful partnerships with community organizations around the world.

Global Impact at LinkedIn

Everyone deserves equal access to economic opportunity. To make that vision a reality, we're empowering our members, customers, and employees to join us in this cause, and building meaningful partnerships with community organizations around the world.

Global impact at LinkedIn

Everyone deserves equal access to economic opportunity. To make that vision a reality, we're empowering our members, customers, and employees to join us in this cause, and building meaningful partnerships with community organizations around the world.

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Military spouses have access to thousands of flexible and remote job openings through a free one-year membership to FlexJobs, a leading specialty online job search site.

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U.S. military spouses are eligible to join MSCC as a member if they are considering starting a business endeavor; are already a business owner; work in the gig economy or as a freelancer; are self employed; have a side hustle; or consider themselves to be entrepreneurial.

We honor an inclusive definition of a military spouse:

"In the spirit of inclusivity, a military spouse is defined (outside the confines of federal entities) as a current or former partner of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves and Veterans, we include Spouse Caregivers, Dual Military Spouses, and Gold Star Spouses."

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United States Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce | Home of Military Spouse Owned Business

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U.S. military spouses are eligible to join MSCC as a member if they are considering starting a business endeavor; are already a business owner; work in the gig economy or as a freelancer; are self employed; have a side hustle; or consider themselves to be entrepreneurial.

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Get FREE advice from business experts. SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business. Enter your zip code to get matched with a business expert near you!

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Project opportunity has developed a 24-hour spouse entrepreneurship course (3 hours per week for 8 weeks) which will allow participants to learn how to research, write, and develop a business plan.

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Author and encore to the entire Project Opportunity leadership team led by Founder, Joe Giordano and Tiffany Davis our instructor and the entire staff. My name is Paul Vann, Founder of Wealth Building Academy, LLC based in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

After being informed of Project Opportunity I wanted to be apart of something special because I was in the first class of veteran student in Prince George's County and I wasn't disappointed. What I enjoyed most about my experience in Project Opportunity was the comprehensive curriculum that provided an A-Z perspective and insight on entrepreneurship to current business owners like myself and prospective small business owners who participated in this amazing program.

Not only did Joe Giordano offer this second to none entrepreneurship program, he also ensured that attendees received in depth instruction from experts in the following industries: banking, marketing, legal, commercial insurance, accounting, website development, the SBA and much, much more.

I also developed an elevator pitch for my business. In the end Project Opportunity is a priceless program because I developed a business plan and financial plan for Wealth Building Academy, LLC that was reviewed and evaluated by local business experts and for this I'm grateful, thankful and my business is moving in the right direction because of this program. Thanks Joe and thanks Project Opportunity, you rock!

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Author and encore to the entire Project Opportunity leadership team led by Founder, Joe Giordano and Tiffany Davis our instructor and the entire staff. My name is Paul Vann, Founder of Wealth Building Academy, LLC based in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

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Scholarships for spouses, in addition to family and career support.

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National Military Family Association (NMFA) has been a Nonprofit organization for military families since 1969. Learn about the latest military family news, information, research, events and programs relevant to today's military families.

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It's a Military Life Corporation is a military spouse and Veteran network that advances resiliency, promotes community involvement, and forges meaningful relationships.

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It's A Military Life | Non-Profit Organization | Milso and Vet Community

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It's a Military Life is a lifestyle blog for the everyday military life - sharing lifestyle content, personal stories, and military child resources.

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Military Spouse Advocacy Network's mission is to create stronger military families through education, empowerment and support.

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DOD Announces New Initiatives to Support Military Families

On Sept. 22, 2022, the DoD announced new actions to strengthen the economic security and stability of service members and their families in the following areas of focus:

Enhancing Spouse Economic Opportunities

Reinforcing Financial Resources and Awareness

E ncouraging Service Members and Families to Seek Available Resources and Services

Expanding Data Collection and Reporting

MSAN's programs and official collaborations with military installations and DoD programs provide new and seasoned military spouses, post 9-11 veteran & retiree military spouses, caregivers and Gold Star/Surviving spouses a one-of-a-kind 24/7 peer-to-peer mentorship and connection to national programs, local and military installation resources, expanding their sense of community, knowledge of resources, as well as leadership training and investment in the population we serve.

The Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB is an excellent resource for military spouses-at all phases of their journey-with access to 24/7 LIVE peer-to-peer mentorship and connection to our 150+ trained mentors and staff, while networking with other military spouses.

Military Spouse Leadership Development Program

Earn micro-certifications in mental health topics, exclusive training from The McChrystal Group, and a
Leadership Certificate from Harvard University National Preparedness Leadership Initiative!

The best part? It's completely FREE.

Education & Resource Center

Discover programs and resources in the following areas: Finance, Deployment & Resilience, Career & Employment, Mental Health & Wellness, and Education.

Download toolkits related to military lifestyle and benefits, join live webinars, and also participate in exclusive courses provided by our community partners, completely FREE to MSAN members!

The success of MSAN's mission, programs, and offerings relies on the generous support of our community sponsors, partners, and donors. Consider making a gift today!

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We are going to talk the real talk. The hard talks. Mental Illness, being a mom, not a mom, stay-at-home mom. Postpartum depression, anxiety, etc. Just dive deep into issues that really should be at the forefront of our conversations.

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Your online marketplace to shop products and services created by military & first responder families.

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Spouse-ly, an online marketplace to shop small and create impact

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An online marketplace to shop a wide variety of products and services created by military & first responder families.

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HEROES: Welcome to Alabama! The Heroes Welcome Initiative works hand-in-hand with representatives located in communities across Alabama and is committed to providing military families with information and resources available. Explore Our Communities SHARE ON SOCIAL: HEROES: Welcome to Alabama! The Heroes Welcome Initiative works hand-in-hand with representatives located in

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Operation Child Care was created with military families AND providers in mind. Letters of non-availability, long wait lists, and unreliable social media groups are a burden we simply should not have to struggle with anymore. We empower DoD-Affiliated personnel at your current base to provide exemplary care for your children while you are away. Through Strength, Support, and Service, Operation Child Care connects trusted Care Givers with families in need.

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Welcome To Operation Child Care

Operation Child Care was founded by a Military Spouse who understands the lifelong effects that a lack of affordable, quality child care can have on a Military Family. Through advocacy, programming, and free access to knowledge, Operation Child Care supports our troops by supporting their families.

About Us

Operation Child Care was created with military families AND providers in mind. Letters of non-availability, long wait lists, and unreliable social media groups are a burden we simply should not have to struggle with anymore. We empower DoD-Affiliated personnel at your current base to provide exemplary care for your children while you are away. Through Strength, Support, and Service, Operation Child Care connects trusted Care Givers with families in need.

Kayla Corbitt

Owner and Operator

Kayla Corbitt has been a military family advocate for the last decade. She has volunteered for and been employed by many institutions supporting the Department of Defense including the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the Department of Defense Education Activity. Kayla has experienced frequent relocations due to her partner's career in the U.S. Military. This experience has allowed for first-hand knowledge of the struggles that military families are experiencing. Kayla has used this knowledge to petition for change with many organizations including U.S. Army Medical Command, Army Community Services, and roundtable discussions with fellow leaders in the space.

Bridget Waltz

Director of Operations

Bridget is a child and parent advocate. Her career and interests blossomed from business and community leaders. As the daughter of two business owners and staunch community servants, she set her sights on receiving her bachelor's degree in Business Management from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Upon graduation she started work at a small law firm as an intern, was then promoted to a Paralegal and then the Office Manager. She left this position to become a full-time stay at home mother. The demands of this position have grown exponentially in the last decade and in order to keep up, Bridget immerses herself in continuing education of early education, milestones, and research based parenting. She currently sits on the board of the West Virginia Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council, and is a social media manager for numerous small business owners. She acts as the primary care taker of her two young children along with her husband John, a career educator.

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Skip to content Operation Child Care was created with military families AND providers in mind. Letters of non-availability, long wait lists, and unreliable social media groups are a burden we simply should not have to struggle with anymore. We empower DoD-Affiliated personnel at your current base to provide exemplary care for your children while you are away.

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A few years ago I was painting the bedrooms of our home in Virginia. My husband's orders were coming up soon, so with the anticipation of selling our home and moving in about a year, I started the prep work early. A friend (non-military) at church asked me why I was prepping so early.
"I've been itching to move for over three years, because our normal rotation is every two years. The fact that we've been here for over five years already has me ready to purge, clean, paint, organize, and move."
After she kindly tried to hide her confusion, she asked, "Do you guys know where you are going?"

I said, "No, not yet, but that's pretty normal."

Behind her smile I could see her anxiety rising. And then the comment came that we hear all too often, "I don't know how you do it."

45+ Ways You Know You're a Military Wife

I sometimes forget how weird our world is to our non-military friends. It's fun to laugh about all the ridiculous stories and experiences with our military sisters because they understand, but to the rest of society our normal is anything but average.

Over the years, I've been posting a series on Instagram and it has become quite popular. I get comments every week from other military wives sharing their stories.

And that's the goal.

I hope you get a good laugh from this list, but mostly I hope it encourages you to share your experiences. To share your story, because if we can't learn from others, we can't grow.

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45+ Ways You Know You're a Military Wife - heather l eberhart

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A few years ago I was painting the bedrooms of our home in Virginia. My husband's orders were coming up soon, so with the anticipation of selling our home and moving in about a year, I started the prep work early. A friend (non-military) at church asked me why I was prepping so early.

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The Military Spouse Homefront Heroes Hiring (HHH) Program is designed to attract and directly hire spouses of actively serving military personnel into career opportunities at Wells Fargo.

We are hiring in the following lines of business:

Consumer Lending

Consumer & Small Business Banking

Human Resources

Technology

Wealth & Investment Management

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Military Spouse Homefront Hiring Program - Wells Fargo

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The Military Spouse Homefront Heroes Hiring (HHH) Program is designed to attract and directly hire spouses of actively serving military personnel into career opportunities at Wells Fargo. The HHH program team will help prepare candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers for a virtual hiring event, assisting with resume and interview best practices.

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NextGen MilSpouse is the online destination for today’s military spouse.

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Welcome to our first edition of the NextGen MilSpouse's Blog Blotter! Our Blog Blotter is all about highlighting the biggest, baddest, mother-shut-your-mouth milspouse bloggers...

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Military Spouse magazine is published six times per year. Each issue includes real life stories of military spouses from around the world that are meant to inspire and encourage readers. Get solid tips on relationships, parenting, finances, pets and education. Get good advice from other military spouses and topic experts. We’re here to help you simplify your crazy, wonderful military life.

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Military Spouse magazine is published six times per year. Each issue includes real life stories of military spouses from around the world that are meant to inspire and encourage readers. Get solid tips on relationships, parenting, finances, pets and education. Get good advice from other military spouses and topic experts. We're here to help you simplify your crazy, wonderful military life.

Need to renew? Or change your mailing address? No problem! Click here to Subscribe Today.Then select your renewal offer and just fill in your information for credit card payment.

Looking for bulk subscriptions for your installation or group? Please email [email protected] for details and pricing.

We are always looking for great writers in the military spouse community! Send your pitches to [email protected] .

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Military Spouse is your premiere online milspouse community, with resources on all things military life, marriage, military spouse jobs and education, pcs moves, military discounts, and more!

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The Dog Tag Entrepreneurial 5-month Fellowship Program equips veterans, military spouses, and caregivers with the tools and education to build resilience, find renewed purpose, and forge community beyond the military. Dog Tag provides a bridge from military service to the civilian world and acts as a catalyst for finding direction and moving forward.

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Login to LinkedIn to keep in touch with people you know, share ideas, and build your career.

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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2021 Destination Resource Weekends Learn More Nearly half of American veterans who need mental health care DON’T REACH OUT Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: June 27, 2020 Learn More Changing how military families Heal WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER Donate Retreats Project Sanctuary Project Sanct…

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Start your business in 10 steps.

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We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.

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FourBlock bridges the divide between transitioning veterans and the business community.

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An exclusive, intensive career preparation, professional development, and networking event.

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OUR MISSION

Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community-service members, military spouses, and veterans-with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.

3 Reasons Nestlé is a Great Place to Build a Career

Nestlé is working with Hiring Our Heroes to create a strong manufacturing workforce for today and for future generations.
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Launch a Career Best Suited to Your Skillset

HOH fellows undergo on-the-job training at their host companies, gaining firsthand experience in the private sector.
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Paralympic medalist Brad Snyder shares his motivational story with Hiring Our Heroes.
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OUR MISSION Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) connects the military community-service members, military spouses, and veterans-with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce. 3 Reasons Nestlé is a Great Place to Build a Career Nestlé is working with Hiring Our Heroes to create a strong manufacturing workforce for today and for future generations.

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Hire Heroes USA’s Serving Spouses Program: Military Spouse Support Forum | Facebook

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Welcome to Hire Heroes USA’s Serving Spouses Facebook Group! Our Serving Spouses℠ program is a career coaching program tailored specifically to military spouses. Military Spouses who register for the…