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 A Letter to My Significant Other About My PTSD I have PTSD there is no cure yet but I can and will be treated for it. I have triggers and I will teach them to you as I figure them out myself. I know you did not ask for this but either did I, together maybe we can work it out. I have issues with trust that have nothing to do with you, please stand by me anyway. I have issues with anger that you can’t believe, but I can learn to control my reactions. I have a tendency to...

Fact Sheet: Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax CreditsIn August, President Obama called on Congress to enact tax credits that will help get veterans back to work. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides businesses that hire unemployed veterans with a maximum credit of $5,600 per veteran, and the Wounded Warriors Tax Credit offers businesses that hire veterans with service-connected disabilities with a maximum credit of $9,600 per veteran.These tax credits were included in the American Jobs Act and were signed into law by President Obama on November 21, 2011. Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax CreditsUnder the Recovery...

HirePatriots has created an opportunity for US veterans and their spouses. If you have a desire to help other veterans… if you are looking for a part time or full time income that you can do from home… then please join this call! Eric Wiksten, a Marine Captain with a Master’s in Business, and HirePatriots Business Director will be leading this information session. Like you, he is passionate about helping veterans.We can support our families and US veterans at the same time!Join us on Thursday Jan. 26th at 2:00 P.M. PST or Friday, Jan 27th at 8:30 AM PST....

We are currently being aggressively threatened by Russia, China, Turkey, Syria and Iran.If all you watch is news on US stations then you probably are unaware of what they are saying on the TV stations in these countries. – A Chinese General speaking on their English station proclaimed last week that China feels that the US is gearing up for war against them. He says that the increase of our fleet in the South China Sea is a “precursor to an attack.” He uses this as the rationalization for China’s tripling their Defense budget and dramatically increasing their forces and...

Boots to LoafersBoots 2 Loafers: Good answers for job seeking veterans.A new book, Boots to Loafers, is about to be published with the transitioning veteran in mind. The book’s purpose is to show US veterans how to translate the value of their military training, experience and skills into civilian terms that HR Directors and Hiring Managers can understand and appreciate. Boots to Loafers emphasizes Transition, Transformation and Integration to any veteran in pursuit of his/her next career.The author, John W. Phillips, Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Retired), brings lessons from a 20-year military career and more than 12-years in...

Job candidates already know the importance of following up in the hiring process – but how often to do companies take out the time to do the same to their job applicants? It’s been discussed how giving candidates the cold shoulder can be considered unprofessional and discourteous (see: “Employers: Why You Should Follow-Up After an Interview”) but recent data from StartWire reinforces how detrimental it can be to a company’s brand.A recent survey reveals the impact that frustrated job candidates can have on a company’s recruitment brand when they don’t receive any notification after submitting their hiring materials. Consider the...

Tour 2012 has started and was launched in Buffalo, Wyoming the first part of January.The four day event was a tremendous success, many residents, leaders and business wereintroduced to Hire Patriots.  The Veterans home in Buffalo was visited and they werealso introduced to Hire Patriots.  They were over joyed at what they were being shown.It brought a very warm feeling to my heart and made me appreciate each any every one of them in a little different light.  They are all very proud of their service so that thisgreat country remains free.  Stay tuned as the...

Praised by G.I. Jobs as a Top 100 Military Friendly Marketing Plan HirePatriots provides critical services for US military and veterans that no other organization offers. HirePatriots serves US military, veterans and their families, as well as US residents and businesses. It is one of the most popular websites in America. HirePatriots particularly focuses on employing, training and recruiting US veterans. It has a state-of-the-art posting board for companies, and a highly sophisticated resume filtering system that permits companies to specifically qualify candidates. Companies save many thousands of dollars a year by reducing posting and recruiting costs when they become a...

For better or for worse, email is increasingly the way many Americans communicate in this technological era.About 62 percent of employed adults use email or the Internet at work, a recent Pew Internet & American Life Project study found, and many also have mobile devices that help keep them connected even when they aren’t at work.All that connectivity allows users to speed communication instantly across thousands of miles. But failure to use the technology wisely can result in recipients being offended and the sender’s judgment called into question.More seriously, failure to heed some basic rules of email etiquette...

It’s that time of year again: Glassdoor has released its list of 50 best places to work in 2012! The list, “Best Places to Work — Employees’ Choice” is the fourth annual employee’s choice awards for best companies to work for. Below, see the companies and corresponding ratings. Bain & Company: 4.7 McKinsey & Company: 4.3 Facebook: 4.3 MITRE: 4.1 Google: 4.0 (for more on Google’s workplace and how to get hired, see here and here!) CareerBuilder: 4.0 Slalom Consulting: 4.0 REI: 4.0 Trader Joe’s: 4.0 Apple: 3.9 General Mills: 3.9 Rackspace: 3.9 Salesforce.com: 3.9 United Space Alliance: 3.9...

Many Veterans are returning home after answering our nations call of duty that was sparked right after the 9/11. Do you remember how you felt on that day?  Do you remember what you were doing at that very moment you heard the news that a plane struck one of the World Trade towers?  I do, like it was yesterday.  But what I remember the  most  a decade later was how a nation came together and how many answered the call to  serve. As an American I am thankful and appreciate that so many of our men and women stepped up to engage the enemy where they hide.  It  should not  matter what...

While the nation’s unemployment numbers have showed signs of improvement in recent months, there are still millions and millions of Americans in search of a job.With that being the case, many of them may not be entirely focused on one of the more important issues that can impact their search – their online reputation.In today’s Internet world and with the ability to access just about every possible piece of information available on anyone at any given time, it behooves job seekers to make sure their online reputation will not come back to haunt them.Yes, someone applying for a...

You may have read here that having a blog can be beneficial factor in your job search (or career). In addition, you have been told here the reasons blogging are numerous and hereon how to get started. Now that you have a one, or at least, want to start one – how do you get it read and noticed by those in the blogosphere?Whether your blog is focused on your career field, major, or hobby, there are three ways to draw in readers while making connections with other bloggers. Consider these tips below:Commenting. Much like being a guest blogger,...

Here is the wisdom of our elected officials. This Congressman believes that if we put too many troops on Guam that it "might tip over!"It is my sincere conviction that the people that run for office and get elected are NOT the sharpest pencils in the box. Anyone in office who believes that islands tip over should not be making decisions for us.Please be careful and check the IQ of who you vote for next time.Get Rid of Daffy Ducks in Congress ...

{EAV:94475d6ce20c0224}For the unemployed, job scams are like a kick in the shins when you’re already down. Unfortunately, with thousands of resumes posted on job boards, chances are scammers will get a hold of your information from time to time.It’s bound to happen — but don’t let it get you down.At one time or another, every unemployed job seeker will suffer that terribly disappointing feeling of their heart dropping when they realize that the opportunity of lifetime is too good to be true.There are commonalities among misleading and fake opportunities on the Internet. The best way to avoid...

Evidence of a Wise Creator Water -- just a liquid or much more? Many researchers are convinced that water is capable of "memory" by storing information and retrieving it. The possible applications are innumerable: limitless retention and storage capacity and the key to discovering the origins of life on our planet.Water records an individual identity of anything it touches. It is far more advanced than any computer we have created. Imagine the immense database stored in water!By the way, do you realize that there is exactly as much water on our planet now as there was 10,000 years ago?...

The Unemployed Are Screwed In the LA Times today 129 job openings state that they will only look at your application if you are currently employed. The unemployed will not be considered for employment.In many states you will also be denied unemployment if you do not find a job within a month or two after receiving benefits. -- How can a person find employment if companies will not hire you if you are unemployed?This is senseless, evil-hearted, discrimination against millions of Americans. You will read in all of the newspapers and see on the media and hear on the...

Veterans are known to be self-starters who were groomed well under a strict regime. They are well disciplined and have the highest work ethic. They have potential to become excellent leaders for franchise businesses. They look for a viable franchise opportunity that thrives on entrepreneurship, profits and partnering for success. Veterans are brave, self-sacrificing, patriotic people who deserve to have entrepreneurial opportunities to fuel stronger growth for their family, society and the country. They have significant expertise on managing risks and leading the teams which can be tapped for business opportunities. Veterans are a natural fit for business ventures which drives...

Meet Great Employers on February 9th in Virginia Beach Corporate Gray Connects Veterans with EmployersDon’t miss the opportunity to meet face-to-face with both local and nationwide employers and schools at the February 9th Corporate Gray Job Fair for the Military Community. This event will be held from 10 am to 2 pm at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. It’s especially for transitioning and former military of all ranks and branches of service but open to all job seekers.Make the most of your time by meeting with representatives from many companies, including Amazon, L-3 Communications, State Farm, Verizon, URS, American...