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18 Oct 202226 Apr 2023

How to Prepare For and Find a Remote Job

Preparing for and Finding a Remote Job

Landing a remote job can seem daunting if you’ve never considered remote work before and don’t know where to begin; however, it is becoming more and more common for companies to be fully remote or for companies to offer remote positions. For military spouses, this means you can take your job with them, a huge benefit that enables you to maintain your skills and salary through various assignments. Whether you are looking for a remote job or considering it for the first time here are a few tips to get you on the right path.

Join Community Groups

On social media, there are remote work community groups dedicated to helping people find remote jobs. Remote work community groups are a forum to share tricks of the trade and share tools and resources for landing remote jobs. These groups are a fantastic venue to ask questions to those already working remotely. The Paradigm Switch is one example of a remote work community group for military spouses.

Gain Remote Work Experience

Companies will rarely hire someone with no remote work experience, so build your remote work portfolio by finding remote volunteer positions. Remote Volunteer work can help expose you to the remote world and gain resume-worthy experience. Volunteering also provides you an opportunity to see if remote work is right for you.

Join Military-Friendly Job Boards

Consider two things when deciding what job board to be a part of:

Is the job board military-friendly?

Many companies don’t understand or know the value of the military community. Find a job board that has already done the leg work for you in explaining the value the military community has to offer. Military-friendly job boards include Hire our Heroes, Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program, Corporate America Supports You, and Recruit Military.

Does the job board post remote jobs?

There are many job boards dedicated to the military community that doesn’t always post remote jobs. Virtforce is a military-focused job board dedicated to finding remote jobs. Research job boards to see if they have partnered with companies in your desired industry as well.

Search for Remote Work

When searching for remote jobs on a job board use keywords such as “remote”, “virtual”, and “telework”. When searching for remote jobs using a search engine uses keywords such as “completely distributed”, or “100% distributed company” this will narrow the field down to what you are looking for.

Also, remember to tap into local resources as companies are willing to hire remote workers who are already local. Make sure business profiles on networking sites indicate you are looking for remote work and clearly indicate what career field or position you are looking for. This distinction will help recruiters identify you more easily.

Sign-up for Mentorship

Mentorship is a great way to receive one-on-one guidance to achieve your career goals. A mentor will be able to help you establish a career path, update your resume, expand your network, and recommend training and certifications you might need. The military community has a variety of free mentorship programs such as Americans Mentoring Veterans and ACP Mentorship Program.

Build Your Skills

Use your time strategically by taking a certification course or signing up for industry-specific training. This will help to build your resume as well as show future employers that you take initiative.

Great resources for training and certifications include The Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Salesforce Military, The Federal Virtual Training Environment, and Skillsoft to name a few.

Breaking into the remote world is not easy, but by joining remote work community groups, gaining remote work experience, and identifying the right job board you will set yourself up for success. You might not land the first remote job you apply for, but that’s OK, keep putting yourself out there. Continually advance yourself through education, and training, and be open to opportunities to gain experience and you will be ready when the right job comes along.

13 Jul 202226 Apr 2023

Military Discounts for Those Who Work at Home

Work at Home Military Discounts You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking for a discount? These military discounts help you save on supplies when you work from home.

Working from home is becoming more and more normal. So many people are being able to stay remote, or are finding work-at-home jobs. The military community especially enjoys being able to work remotely because of how much more flexible the jobs can be. Here are some military discounts on products you would need if you are working from home.

Military Discounts on Computers

If you work from home, you know you will need to use a computer. If your company doesn’t give you one, here are some military discounts to take advantage of. Please visit MyMilitaryBenefits for more military discounts on computers and electronics.

Dell

At Dell, you can get 10% off of your purchases on many different types of computers. It is available for active duty, veterans, national guard, and reserves.

Microsoft

At Microsoft, you can find a 10% military discount on all eligible computers and accessories. This discount is for active duty, former, and retired military, and their families.

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Apple

Apple has a Veterans and Military Purchase Program with special pricing. This is available to military members and veterans. You can find discounts on most of their products from phones to computers to iPads.

Lenovo

At Lenovo, you can find PCs, tablets, phones, and more special discounts for active duty, reservists, veterans, and family members. They offer a 5% military discount.

Cell Phone Military Discounts

You will also need a working cell phone for working from home. Here are what the major carriers have to offer. Please visit MyMilitaryBenefits for more military discounts on cell phones.

Samsung

Samsung has a Military Offers Program where you can save as much as 30% on products including phones.

AT&T

At AT&T, they have exclusive savings on Unlimited Wireless. You would pay $27/per month per line if you have four lines.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile gives active duty and veterans 50% off of their Magenta Unlimited Family Plan.

Verizon

Verizon offers discounts to members of the military and veterans. They offer account-level discounts for unlimited data plans. For example, with one phone line, you would receive a $10/month discount, with four phones, you would receive a $20/month discount.

U.S. Cellular

At U.S. Cellular, they offer a 15% military discount on their wireless plans for active duty, reservists, and veterans.

Business Clothes

While you won’t be going into the office when working from home, you could be going on camera for Zoom meetings. You will need to have some appropriate attire for these meetings. Here are some places to find military discounts on clothing.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s offers a 15% discount, in-store only, every Monday. The discount is for active duty, former military, veterans, and families.

L.L. Bean

At L.L. Bean you can find clothing for men, women, and children. They offer a 10% military discount to active duty, veterans, retired military, and reservists.

Buckle

At Buckle, a clothing store for men, women, and youth, you can find a 10% military discount for active duty, veterans, national guard, reserves, spouses, and dependents.