Daniel was 17 when he went into the military. While growing up in Oklahoma he was “that kid” in highschool. A football player always looking for a fight, and it was what it was. But the propensity to go from 0-100 real quick was there. It was 2007, and the war in Iraq was hot….
WordPress. That’s a word that means multiple things, and has a lot of aspects to it. I remember when I was a kid a lot of people would say “Oh, their parents work for WordPress,” and all I could think was “Well, um…” To this day I couldn’t tell you what my dad does for…
Picture this. You’ve written yourself a resume, applied for a remote job, and you’re preparing yourself for your first time fully working from home. Your hours are your own. You wanna take an hour-long lunch break? Have at it. It’s freeing. But with that freedom requires the discipline to keep your focus. Sure, you think…
During the start of the pandemic in March of 2020 the DOD really didn’t know what to do. They told people that if they weren’t essential not to come into work, so Dan was able to stay home fully paid for 93 days. He played all of his video games, and once he got bored…
Working out of the office can be a real struggle, but especially when you’re managing seasonal depression. Here are a few tips for managing some of those struggles.
Dan grew up in suburban Atlanta in the 80’s, and his options were kind of join the military, or work at a feed store. His dad retired from the army, and was involved in the intelligence community. When he was old enough to need to pick a direction, Dan’s dad told him to join the…
Scott Deluzio’s journey starts right around the tragedy of 9/11. He was 24 and in college, and 9/11 was just one of those events that brought things into perspective. He was inspired to join the military, but so was everyone else, so he decided to hold off until after school and revisit the concept after…
How to Learn New Skills for a New Career Starting a new career can be a long process, filled with doubt and setbacks. One of the best ways to ease this process is to be a great candidate for the new job. By being attractive to prospective employers, each step, from applications to interviews, will…
Creating a resume is a decisive step in a job search. Before impressing employers during an interview, resumes give a professional snapshot that allows employers to select the best candidates for a position by providing a concise work history and skill list. A resume that reflects your skills is crucial. Here are a few ways…
A common mistake among people swapping or beginning careers, or even trying to climb higher on the ladder at their current job, is focusing solely on “hard” skills. These are often certifications, degrees, or anything that shows proof of having relevant knowledge and capabilities. When first stepping into a new world, hard skills are naturally…
