Hope For The Warriors to host free virtual career workshops for military community

Geared for the military community, Hope For The Warriors will present a series of free, virtual career workshops with Robert Half, a talent solutions and business consulting firm.

The four-part series begins Thursday, April 23, at 11 a.m. EDT. Led by career coaches from Hope For The Warriors and Robert Half, the one-hour interactive workshops are designed for veterans, service members and military spouses navigating the civilian job market.

Participants will receive guidance on job-search skills, including resume development, interview preparation, networking strategies and exploring civilian career options during the transition from military service.

The following are the topics of the four-part series:

• Thursday, April 23 – How to Ace the Interview (Without Sounding Scripted): Designed for first-time interviewees and those returning to the job market after an extended gap, this session focuses on confident communication and effective interview techniques.
• Thursday, July 23  – National Hire a Veteran Day – Employer Spotlight Panel: Employers will discuss the skills they seek in veteran candidates, how veterans can stand out in a competitive job market, and common misconceptions — and how to overcome them.
• Thursday, September 17 – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – How to Get Seen: This workshop will explore why applications can disappear into the “black hole” and provide strategies for improving resume visibility within ATS platforms
• Thursday, November 19 – Salary Negotiation & Compensation Confidence: Participants will learn how to discuss pay, understand market value, navigate civilian compensation structures and performance reviews and determine when and how to negotiate.

For the first 15 participants that attend any of the events for its entirety, Robert Half will provide 30-day access to its Percipio learning platform. Percipio features thousands of career development resources, including courses on resume writing, interview prep, leadership, Microsoft Office skills, and more. The goal of the self-guided program is to help users sharpen their skills and explore new interests to help take the next step in their career journey.

As a part of Hope For The Warriors’ Warrior’s Compass transition program, the free, virtual career workshop series provides training to help prepare those in the military landscape for a job search in today’s civilian climate. The workshops offer tools and tips, as well as opportunities to network with other service members, military spouses, and companies committed to hiring those with military backgrounds.

“Service members and veterans bring strong skills to the workforce, however the transition from military service to civilian employment can be challenging for some. These workshops are designed to make that process clearer and more accessible,” said Brian Papakie, director of transition services and life roles for Hope For The Warriors and a retired U.S. Marine.

To register for the free, virtual career workshops, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.

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