June Military Spouse Volunteer of the Month
In Gear Career is able to provide our services because of wonderful Military Spouses who understand what it means to serve. Many people contribute to our collective success, but this month we would like to recognize Jennifer Simpson for her for her outstanding work with and dedication to In Gear Career’s Sigonella chapter. Jennifer is the Sigonella Chapter Events Coordinator and has done a fantastic job serving the spouses in her community. She initiated the chapter’s Passport to Success program and has been actively managing logistics for Sigonella’s many events. Jennifer’s attention...
Read MoreMay Military Spouse Volunteer of the Month
In Gear Career is able to provide our services because of wonderful Military Spouses who understand what it means to serve. Many people contribute to our collective success, but this month we would like to recognize Gina Marton for her work coordinating the launch of our Milspouse Networks at the Tampa Networking Event. Gina is the co-leader of the Tampa Local Chapter and has really stepped up to the plate to help spouses in her community. She worked with Amanda Crowe, Lauren Weiner, Donna Huneycutt, and the rest of the Tampa local chapter to pull off a spectacular networking event. The team...
Read MoreFive Creative Job Search Strategies for Military Spouses
Not only is it mind-numbingly repetitive to spend 40 hours a week firing off cover letters and resumes with the precision of a Swiss assembly line, it’s not an effective strategy to land full-time employment. With a little creativity and initiative, career-minded military spouses can continue to advance their careers while looking for full time opportunities. Here are five must-do strategies to help you stay marketable during a job search: 1. Volunteer Volunteering is one of the best ways to stay marketable in during a job hunt. You will not only gain useful experience that, if positioned...
Read MoreA Personal Online Brand Is Essential to Military Spouse Career Success
When you think of a brand, words like “Apple” and “Nike” probably pop into your head. But when an employer thinks about a brand, an entirely different picture comes to mind. So why should a buzzword like “branding” matter to you, the career-minded military spouse, if a. you’re not a marketing geek, or b. you’ve already crossed off “create well-written cover letter” and “check resume for typos” from your job search to do list? Simple. Your professional image online (a.k.a. your “personal online brand”) is quickly becoming the new yardstick by which a potential...
Read MoreSeven Strategies for Job Fair Success
Attending a job fair may not lead to an immediate job offer, but it is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with potential employers and other job seekers that can help you advance your career. Here are seven strategies to help you succeed at your next job fair. 1. Keep Your Expectations Realistic Let’s face it: a job fair can feel a bit like a hyper-competitive cattle call. There will likely be 500 people applying for 15 positions. Receiving a job offer is pretty unlikely, so your efforts should focus on making a positive impression on recruiters at...
Read MoreHonoring Military Spouses—Gold Star Spouses Day
April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day, and In Gear Career would like to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of the Gold Star Spouses in our community. We are grateful for the service of their loved ones and honor their loss. These spouses inspire us to strengthen our community to better support them in their time of need. One of the reasons In Gear Career was founded was to support Gold Star Spouses in their pursuit of careers that would enable them to provide for their families. Haley Uthlaut, In Gear Career’s founder and executive director, is also a Gold Star Spouse. Through her...
Read MoreIn Gear Career Launches Military Spouse Community Professional Networks
In Gear Career (IGC) was founded to provide career-focused military spouses with the tools necessary to drive professional career progression, despite the challenges inherent in the military lifestyle. Military spouses around the country and overseas have shared with us the issues they consistently face in maintaining a professional career: licensure, incorrect stereotypes about military spouses or military life, and lack of certainty in obtaining orders. But one recurrent theme we’ve heard is that the lack of a professional network due to frequent PCS moves makes it nearly impossible to...
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