Newsletter · November 8, 2024

New Childcare Partnership, Negotiating Raises, Military Libraries Week, Finding Civilian Leadership Roles and DAV Job Fair Tips

This Week on Hiring America

Hello Hiring America Family!
Get ready to explore some interesting insights! This week’s curated articles bring you inspiring stories and actionable tips tailored to your interests. Keep on reading to see what’s waiting for you!
National University's Partnership with the Armed Services YMCA to Expand Childcare
Child care is essential for military families, yet finding quality, affordable options can be tough. This video highlights how the Armed Services YMCA and National University are tackling these challenges by expanding child care availability and offering new educational pathways in early childhood development. Discover new child care centers opening in key areas and National University's innovative programs for future child care professionals, designed to support military families and boost career opportunities in this field. If you’re a military parent or interested in early childhood education, tune in to learn more!
How to Negotiate Beyond the Raise You Were Offered
Thinking about negotiating a higher salary after receiving a job offer? Instead of jumping in with demands, take a step back. Consider how your manager determined the initial offer, and focus on quantifying the unique value you bring to the team. With the right strategy, you’ll be well-prepared to negotiate a better offer confidently and effectively.
Celebrating the Upcoming Military Libraries Week
Libraries foster community as vital "third spaces" where people can gather outside of home or work. The Department of Defense libraries embody this spirit, with over 340 locations worldwide offering diverse services tailored to their communities. In recognition of their unique role, the Military Library community will celebrate Military Libraries Week from Nov. 12-15.
How Do Veterans Find a Leadership Job After the Military?
Finding the right leadership role for veterans starts with understanding your unique definition of leadership, not standard business advice. Leadership is both the natural calling that draws people to the military and the skill honed over years of service, making veterans highly sought after by top employers. The jobs are out there—you just need to know where to look.
Hear Advice from Employers on How To Be Successful at DAV Job Fairs
Explore how DAV and RecruitMilitary bring career opportunities directly to veterans and military spouses at job fairs like this one in Arlington. This video showcases insights from veterans and recruiters, offering tips on resume building, networking, and making a great first impression. Discover how these career fairs can open doors in industries like finance, IT, and healthcare, helping veterans and their families build promising futures in the civilian workforce.
Find all this and much more in today's newsletter. Enjoy!
Best,
Bill
P.S. Keep scrolling to uncover a world of opportunities waiting for you!

Upcoming Events

Wells Fargo Presents Operation Stagecoach: Click HERE for a list of dates.
Get the Full List
Do you have an event to share? Submit it HERE.

National University's Partnership with the Armed Services YMCA to Expand Childcare

Child care is a vital need for military families, but finding affordable, quality, and available child care can be challenging. In this video, explore how the Armed Services YMCA and National University are partnering to address these issues by increasing child care availability and creating unique educational pathways for careers in early childhood development. Learn about new child care centers opening in key areas and how National University's innovative programs, like their stackable certificate model, provide future child care professionals with streamlined education. Discover how this partnership is supporting military families and improving job opportunities in child care. If you're a military parent or considering a career in early childhood education, watch to learn more!

Watch Now →

How to Negotiate Beyond the Raise You Were Offered

When you want to negotiate a higher salary after a job offer, your instinct might be to go directly to your boss and demand more money. Instead of rushing that conversation, consider how your manager arrived at the raise they offered, and quantify the value you add to the team to negotiate a better salary.

Celebrating the Upcoming Military Libraries Week

Communities grow around libraries. Often, one thinks of the public library setting as the quintessential third space. It is a location that is not home or work, where individuals in a community can come together and interact without a feeling of pressure to perform. The

Department of Defense libraries are no exception, with over 340 worldwide providing diverse services, each with its unique focus and purpose. It is with respect to this variety that the Military Library community is celebrating Military Libraries Week from Nov. 12 -15.

How Do Veterans Find a Leadership Job After the Military?

The secret to finding the right kind of leadership role for veterans is found in your definition of leadership, not in the Harvard Business Review or Fortune Magazine. The job is there for you if you know how to find it. Leadership is a natural talent that calls young people to join the military. It is also the developed skill set that makes people stay for 10 or 20 or 30 years. No wonder top veteran employers want to hire former military members for their leadership skills.

Military Made brings you a limited edition gift box co-created with Grunt Style and carefully curated with American-made products exclusively from veteran-owned businesses.

Order This Limited Edition Box Now! →

Did You Know You Can Chat With Us On Social Media?
Come And Join The Conversation!

This Week's Highlight:

Hear Advice from Employers on How To Be Successful at DAV Job Fairs

Looking for your next big career move as a veteran or military spouse? Dive into how DAV and RecruitMilitary team up to bring job opportunities directly to you! In this video, we’re at a DAV RecruitMilitary Job Fair in Arlington, Texas, connecting veterans and spouses with over 80 top employers from a range of industries—finance, IT, healthcare, and more. Hear firsthand from veterans and recruiters about the career potential at these events and get insider tips for making a great impression, even if you're just starting out. From tips on tailoring your resume to networking hacks that set you apart, this video is packed with advice to help you maximize every opportunity. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn how these career fairs can open doors and kickstart your journey in the civilian workforce. Subscribe, watch, and discover how DAV’s mission to support veteran employment could transform your future!