Newsletter · October 3, 2024

Battle Tested BBQ, New Military Spouse Program, What Previous Employers Can be Asked, Holiday Budgeting and How to Translate Military Skills

This Week on Hiring America

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Here are some handpicked articles we’ve gathered for you this week, packed with valuable insights. Keep scrolling to discover some great tips!
Military Made Entrepreneurial Spotlight - Battle Tested BBQ
Hear from veteran and company founder, Mike Otis, about his Battle Tested BBQ's secret sauce.
DOD Looking for More Companies to Hire Military Spouses for Program
Discover the DOD’s recently launched Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot (MSCAP) program! Through this initiative, military spouses are matched with participating companies, with the DOD covering their salaries for 12 weeks, providing valuable career-building opportunities.
What Can Employers Ask Previous Employers? Reference Check Explained
Landing a new job often involves a key step: The reference check. Potential employers may reach out to your previous workplaces to learn more about you, which can raise some important questions. What can HR actually ask your former employers? What information can be shared, and what must stay confidential? Scroll down to find out.
A Military Family’s Guide to Budgeting Holiday Spending Early
The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and family time, but it can also lead to financial strain—especially for military families. Frequent relocations and fluctuating incomes add extra challenges, making early planning crucial to keep holiday spending in check and avoid unnecessary debt. Here's how to stay financially stable during the festivities!
How to Translate Skills for Military Veterans
Get expert tips from USAA on how to strategically land your next career by mastering the art of translating your military skills into civilian success. Don’t miss these valuable insights to help you stand out in your job search!
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Military Made Entrepreneurial Spotlight - Battle Tested BBQ

Hear from veteran, Mike Otis, about his Battle Tested BBQ's secret sauce!

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DOD Looking for More Companies to Hire Military Spouses for Program

Defense officials are pleased with the outcomes of the career accelerator program, said DOD spokeswoman Jade Fulce. However, she said, “we need to continue to grow the employer host pool.”

What Can Employers Ask Previous Employers? Reference Check Explained

When you’re in the process of getting a new job, one important step that often comes up is the reference check. A potential employer may contact your previous workplaces to gather more information about you, which might make you wonder: What is HR allowed to ask from previous employers? What can be disclosed, and what remains confidential?

A Military Family’s Guide to Budgeting Holiday Spending Early

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness and celebration, but it can also bring financial stress—especially for military families. With unique challenges like frequent relocations and variable incomes, preparing early for holiday spending is essential to avoid debt and maintain financial stability.

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How to Translate Skills for Military Veterans

Hear tips from USAA about how to take a targeted approach in finding your next career by knowing how to translate your military skills.