http://www.airforcetimes.com en-us Copyright 2013, airforcetimes.com SaxoTech Online Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0400 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:46:11 -0400 15 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130805/JOBS04/308050018 Gov. Susana Martinez says her administration plans to expand a program next year that uses military veterans as firefighters during the wildfire season. Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:21:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130805/JOBS04/308050018 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130802/JOBS/308020008 The unemployment rate for veterans edged up in July in an economy that grew 162,000 jobs, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:08:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130802/JOBS/308020008 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130724/NEWS05/307240011 The House added a whole new wrinkle to concerns about military readiness and budget cuts on Tuesday by passing legislation barring furloughs for civilian workers in fiscal 2014. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:20:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130724/NEWS05/307240011 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220024 A House subcommittee is considering legislation to fix one of the many problems with a year-old veterans training program many say is underused. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220024 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220027 Can't teach an old dog new tricks? Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220027 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220026 You're getting out, the military is going to pay you for one more move, and the world is your oyster. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:08:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220026 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220025 Doctors, dentists, home health care workers, X-ray technicians: Most people can rattle off a list of the most common careers in health care. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:08:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130722/CAREERS/307220025 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130718/JOBS/307180033 National Guard and reserve members would receive preferential hiring credit for federal civilian jobs under bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday in the House and Senate. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:48:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130718/JOBS/307180033 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130712/NEWS05/307120021 A bill protecting current and former service members from discrimination in housing and employment was introduced Thursday in the House and Senate. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:39:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130712/NEWS05/307120021 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130710/JOBS/307100017 The job market for veterans 'is brighter than it has been,' but the government still needs to concentrate on improving basic job-hunting knowledge and translating military-learned skills into civilian jobs, the vice chairwoman of the Joint Economic Commit Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:56:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130710/JOBS/307100017 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130625/JOBS07/306250022 Veterans can receive a lot of money via the GI Bill, but the type of school you choose to attend plays a role in how far that money will go - and you definitely don't want to waste your benefits on a school that turns out to be wrong for you. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:41:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130625/JOBS07/306250022 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130621/JOBS02/306210035 Some of the most common mistakes in a job search can be fixed with a little elbow grease and initiative, experts say - mistakes like neglecting to network and looking only at posted jobs instead of focusing on employers. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:15:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130621/JOBS02/306210035 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130621/JOBS05/306210034 The classic image of the would-be entrepreneur hoping to launch the next Apple or Google is someone working on a fledgling enterprise in a garage or dorm room. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:11:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130621/JOBS05/306210034 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS04/305280039 The job of nurse anesthetist comes with many attractions. There's a high level of responsibility, a challenging work environment and the chance to do good for others. There's also the prospect of virtually assured employment. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:07:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS04/305280039 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS02/305280040 If you live in central Florida, there's a chance you'll work for the Mouse - and that's fine with Peter Banach. Tue, 28 May 2013 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS02/305280040 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/NEWS/305280038 The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman has introduced a two-part bill aimed at creating pilot programs to help veterans find jobs. Tue, 28 May 2013 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/NEWS/305280038 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS04/305280037 When 1st Lt. Mario Nino left the Army in July, he didn't imagine his experience as an interim company commander would land him a job in retail. Who does, when retail seems to mean low pay to work behind the register or in the stock room? Tue, 28 May 2013 15:32:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS04/305280037 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS07/305280032 Are businesses not doing enough to hire veterans, or do we simply have a bigger problem that politicians continue to ignore? Tue, 28 May 2013 13:56:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130528/JOBS07/305280032 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130509/BFV01/305090041 After months or years of taking orders from guys with more stripes on their uniforms, how would you like to be your own boss on the civilian side? Fri, 10 May 2013 15:12:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130509/BFV01/305090041 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130509/JOBS07/305090012 In my last column, I talked about some common job-hunting mistakes that veterans make: using too-narrow search methods, disregarding social media as an employment tool, sending out faulty resumes and not knowing enough about how your chosen civilian field Fri, 10 May 2013 08:56:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130509/JOBS07/305090012 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130507/BENEFITS04/305070012 Fathers would be treated the same as mothers when it comes to receiving federal hiring preferences if they have a child who is a totally disabled veteran, under a bill introduced May 6. Tue, 07 May 2013 11:58:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130507/BENEFITS04/305070012 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130503/JOBS/305030003 The jobless rate for Post-9/11 veterans fell to 7.5 percent in April, a dramatic reduction that might be statistically invalid. Fri, 03 May 2013 09:06:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130503/JOBS/305030003 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/304300019 First lady Michelle Obama is praising businesses for hiring more military veterans - and also asking them to do more. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:43:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130430/NEWS/304300019 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130427/NEWS/304260031 The love affair began when Michael Cook was about 10 years old. That's when his dad, a CH-47 Chinook mechanic in the Army at the time, began playing with remote-controlled airplanes. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:50:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130427/NEWS/304260031 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/NEWS/304260035 If you're afraid that long-past scrape with the law will keep you from landing a job, there's some good news from EmployeeScreenIQ, a company that performs background checks on prospective employees. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:28:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/NEWS/304260035 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/JOBS01/304260034 Retired Marine Master Sgt. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:31:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/JOBS01/304260034 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/NEWS/304260032 A new breed of computer-programming school is proliferating in U.S. tech hubs. These ' Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:21:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/NEWS/304260032 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/NEWS/304260030 Business groups in Washington state have been pushing for a rewrite of a bill so that it no longer would have barred employers from asking for social media credentials, including passwords, during job interviews. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:17:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130426/NEWS/304260030 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130419/JOBS07/130419002 The still-shaky civilian job market can look like a minefield to transitioning veterans. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:42:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130419/JOBS07/130419002 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130418/JOBS/304180023 A bi-partisan group of legislators has introduced a bill to give tax credits to military spouses for the costs of renewing or transferring a professional license due to a military change of station move. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:25:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130418/JOBS/304180023 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130417/NEWS/304170018 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — First lady Michelle Obama praised a Maryland bill that helps veterans and their spouses find jobs, describing it Wednesday as one of the best laws in the country aimed at helping military personnel and their families. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:48:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130417/NEWS/304170018 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130416/NEWS/304160033 WASHINGTON — Federal auditors say a job-training program designed to help veterans re-enter the workforce has more than 60,000 empty slots, left unfilled despite efforts to reduce the jobless rate among veterans. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:43:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130416/NEWS/304160033 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130412/JOBS07/130419003 The American economy is still struggling to emerge from a yearslong recession, and the U.S. military faces massive cuts to budgets and force levels in the next few years. In the middle of that double squeeze, the question every service member considers at some point - stay in uniform or hang it up? - has become tougher to answer. The challenges start with the separation itself. Leaving behind a comfortable, familiar and relatively stable environment, leaving friends you may have fought alongside in combat, figuring out where to live and what to do with your life, dealing with civilians who have no clue what the military is all about or what you've experienced in uniform … these are just a few issues every veteran faces upon separation. And it only gets more challenging from there. Without question, post-service employment is the top issue facing today's transitioning veterans. It's an unfortunate fact that many military skills don't line up neatly with civilian job descriptions and requirements. Even if you do find a job that seems to fit your skills, the pay may not match your experience. And with all the media attention on post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues among returning combat veterans, some companies are leery of hiring vets. The main alternative to immediately wading into the civilian job market is to pursue higher education. But figuring that out is no walk in the park, either: What type of school best fits your needs? What kind of program do you want to pursue? How do you make the new GI Bill work for you? What other types of assistance are available? If you're a disabled veteran, you face another challenge: dealing with an often-dysfunctional Veterans Affairs Department bureaucracy that has all kinds of problems delivering health care and processing benefits claims. It's not as if the government isn't trying to help. In recent years, a lot of effort has been put into expanding existing assistance programs for transitioning veterans and creating new ones. For example, the linchpin Transition Assistance Program, a joint effort between VA, the Pentagon and Labor Department, has long been criticized by veterans for its skimpy and ineffective approach. The program is now getting overhauled to make it more topical, relevant and timely. The jury is still out on this one, but there's reason to be hopeful. In charting your post-service course, knowledge truly is power - both knowing yourself and your life goals and knowing how to take advantage of the veterans benefits and other assistance out there at the federal, state and nonprofit levels to help you reach those goals. Helping you navigate these challenging waters is the mission of this new Military Times column, Tactical Veteran. The column will strive to give you the information you need to make fully informed decisions as you make the leap to civilian life. We can always learn from each other, too - so feel free to send in your questions, comments and suggestions. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:48:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130412/JOBS07/130419003 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130409/JOBS06/304090011 When you go to work every day for the U.S. military, it's not just about a paycheck — it's about serving a cause greater than yourself. That should still be true when you go to work every day in your post-service civilian career, said veterans employed by some of the top companies in the 2013 edition of our Best for Vets: Employers survey. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:36:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130409/JOBS06/304090011 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130408/JOBS/304080009 If you want to set yourself up for a civilian IT or cyber job, these are the Air Force Specialty Codes that will allow you to work toward the education and certification requirements you will need: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:48:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130408/JOBS/304080009 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130408/JOBS/304080007 Under intense budget pressure, the Air Force is shedding airmen, so you may find yourself looking for a job in a tough economy. But there are openings, if you have the right training. The key is setting yourself up while you're still in the Air Force by taking the right courses and obtaining specific certifications and degrees. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:45:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130408/JOBS/304080007 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130406/JOBS/304060008 Military leaders and veterans' advocates worry about hidden hiring discrimination against Iraq and Afghanistan war vets by employers who see the veterans perhaps as emotionally damaged. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:06:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130406/JOBS/304060008 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130405/JOBS/304050008 In an economy that created just 88,000 jobs in March, the jobless rate for Post-9/11-era veterans slightly improved. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:03:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130405/JOBS/304050008 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010023 For Maj. Chris Ewing, Army National Guardsman and brigade design engineer, state government is the place to be. The pace of work in Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development gives him the chance to shine. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:54:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010023 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010024 Marine Reserve Sgt. Marqus Jackson doesn't want to work security all his life, but that's been his job so far. And as his Reserve obligation began to wind down this spring, his prospects weren't looking much better. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:52:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010024 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010021 A week out of the police academy, Nicholas West flubbed it. He chased a suspicious vehicle but didn't write down the license number. He didn't turn on his flashing lights. He lost track of his location. And when the speeding vehicle finally pulled over, he parked too far away, making himself vulnerable. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:21:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010021 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/JOBS02/304010022 Your chances of being hired may have a lot to do with how many others interviewed on the same day, a new study suggests. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:21:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/JOBS02/304010022 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/JOBS02/304010019 For those seeking federal employment, there's only one way in: USAJobs.gov, a sprawling portal listing all federal jobs. It's the first stop for anyone wanting to work for Uncle Sam. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:15:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/JOBS02/304010019 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010020 A dip into the “Shark Tank” pushed Marine Maj. Rob Dyer's dietary supplement company, Noots! Nutrition, and its main product, RuckPack, into overdrive. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:15:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130401/CAREERS/304010020 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130327/NEWS05/303270026 WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will sharply cut the number of unpaid furlough days civilians will be forced to take over the next several months from 22 to 14, defense officials said Wednesday, reducing the impact of automatic budget cuts on as many as 700,000 workers. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:40:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130327/NEWS05/303270026 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130322/NEWS/303220015 The governmentwide form used to apply for security clearances is being updated to relax foreign travel and foreign contact questions for service members, recognize same-sex marriages, and clarify that marijuana use must be reported even if you have resided in a state where use is legal. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:13:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130322/NEWS/303220015 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130318/NEWS02/303180019 The Reserve Officers Association is recommending a package of incentives to encourage companies to hire National Guard and Reserve members, including money for health benefits, tax incentives and cash stipends when employees deploy. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:18:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130318/NEWS02/303180019 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130314/JOBS02/303140021 CINCINNATI — When he awoke every morning in Afghanistan, James Giuffre never wondered if his job would make a difference in someone's life that day. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:27:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130314/JOBS02/303140021 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130201/NEWS/302010001 January was not a good month for veterans seeking jobs. The unemployment rate for Post-9/11 veterans climbed to 11.7 percent, up from 9.9 percent in December, while the national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.9 percent. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:52:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130201/NEWS/302010001 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS02/301310307 When it comes to looking for résumé advice, don't buy a book by its cover. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS02/301310307 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS02/301310306 How can a career fair not be a slam dunk? You've got dozens of employers all in one room, all looking to hire, collecting résumés - even interviewing on the spot. Yet, too often, job seekers miss the shot. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS02/301310306 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS02/301310305 A recent report by the Government Accountability Office revealed a tangle of federal government programs established to help veterans find work. The report examined six such programs, run by the Labor and Veterans Affairs departments, describing who the programs serve, what they do and other important facts. The six and what you need to know if you apply: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS02/301310305 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS04/301310304 Growing numbers of small businesses are abandoning the idea that they must give their workers raises every year. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:50:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS04/301310304 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS04/301310303 Growing numbers of small businesses are abandoning the idea that they must give their workers raises every year. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:50:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS04/301310303 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS04/301310302 Iraq veteran Ryan Mungall may be out of the Army, but he's in the middle of a raging firefight. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:50:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS04/301310302 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS05/301310301 You're in peak physical condition, thanks to Uncle Sam. Before civilian life starts turning all that hard to soft, maybe you can make some money off those killer abs. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130131/JOBS05/301310301