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"Got IT?"

Find your IT Career Path IT is really about using technology to solve people’s problems. Even if you don't have necessary technical skills right now, you can learn them. In fact, more than most professions, IT involves a willingness to learn new things every day. Knowledge becomes obsolete pretty quickly in IT, but what you learn now can provide a frame of reference for what you learn next.   Start by disavowing yourself of these two IT career myths: You need to be a math or science wizard to work in IT. Reality: Most tech jobs require only the math and science basics learned in grade school. You need a four-year IT college degree. Reality: Several pathways can help you get started in an IT career without a degree. Non-profit and for-profit training organizations, high school computer classes and community colleges can prep you for an IT career. Check to make sure they incorporate curriculum aligned with industry ce...

Tips for Making the College Application Process Easier Post 9/11, Active Duty & Reserve GI Bills as well as programs for dependents

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Education Benefits Article Archive Post-9/11 GI Bill Overview The "Post-9/11 GI Bill" offers greater benefits than ever, but figuring out who gets what can be very confusing. The following overview can help ensure you get the most out of this brand new benefit. The Active Duty Montgomery GI Bill: User's Guide The Montgomery GI Bill can be hard to understand - here's how to cut through the confusion and access the benefits you deserve. Selected Reserve GI Bill User's Guide Read this guide to understand the GI Bill benefits available for Selected Reserve servic...

Links with good information for veterans!

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  Go to today's military headlines   Access special military discounts   Find military buddies or your unit   Sound off on the Discussion Board   Get pay charts and benefit information   Understand your GI Bill benefits   Search over $300M in military scholarships   Find schools with VA-approved programs   Search the military mentor network   Search the veteran job board   Apply for a VA home or refinancing loans   Manage your newsletter subscription   Create your Military.com profile   Considering joining the military? Get no-obligation info from recruiters

LinkedIn Veteran Job Seeker Tipsheet

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Tips for Veteran Job Seekers LinkedIn is an online network of professional relationships, used to present yourself and your qualifications; grow your network; and search for new opportunities. Network Invitations to connect Reach out to contacts you’ve made and cement those relationships. Groups Join groups relevant to your professional interests: alumni groups, industry groups, geographic groups, and more.  Add the Veteran Mentor Network, a community of veterans, employers, service members and leaders. Company pages Stay up-to-date with operations, current news, products and services, job opportunities and more, while also showing your interest in specific companies. Share insights Update your status with interesting articles, announcements, thoughts, and questions about topics in-line with your professional goals. Search Advanced search Find jobs by keyword, title, company, postal code, function, industry, years of experience, and date posted. Save jobs your interested in to com...