Newsletter · August 14, 2025

Paving the Way for Tech Careers, Leveraging Military Skills in the Gig Economy, Interview Tips, Beating Post-Vacay Blues and Milspouse Job Advice

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This week’s newsletter is all about turning transitions into opportunities. Discover how National University is using a new VA grant to help veterans and their families launch into high-demand cybersecurity and IT careers, and explore how to leverage military skills in the gig economy for flexibility and independence. Learn 13 proven strategies to help introverts—and anyone wanting to sharpen their interview skills—stay calm, confident, and in control during job interviews. We’ll also share our top tips for beating the post-vacation slump so you can keep that refreshed feeling long after you return to work. Plus, presented by USAA, find out how military spouses can translate their skills and address employment gaps to stand out to employers.
How National University Is Using a New VA Grant to Create Cyber / IT Opportunities
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, the need for skilled professionals in cybersecurity and information technology has never been greater. Veteran-founded National University (NU) is paving the way—empowering veterans and their families to step into rewarding tech careers through innovative partnerships, including with the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE).
Leveraging Military Skills in the Gig Economy
You’ve served your time, faced more than your share of tough situations, and now you’re navigating civilian life, figuring out your next move. The gig economy might seem worlds apart from military life—but it comes with perks worth considering. You choose the jobs, set your own hours, and answer only to yourself (well, and the clients—but that’s another story). Let’s break it down and explore some of the options on the table.
13 Interview Tips For Introverts To Ace Your Next Job Interview
Job interviews can be especially challenging for introverts—requiring you to meet new people, step out of your comfort zone, and perform under pressure. In such a high-stakes environment, anxiety can creep in, making it harder to showcase your true strengths. Whether you’re an introvert aiming to shine at your next interview or an extrovert looking for a few extra strategies, these 13 practical tips will help you stay calm, confident, and in control.
Our 5 Best Tips to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
Ah, summer vacation. For some, it’s lounging on the beach with a good book. For others, it’s pounding the pavement in a new city—or chasing thrills skydiving and beyond. But no matter your style, vacations always come to an end, and the return to work can be… well, a little jarring. You know the feeling: you walk in on day one refreshed and energized, but by the end of the day you’re tired, cranky, and wondering if your vacation even happened. If that sounds familiar, here are a few tips to make the transition back to work a little smoother.
How to Translate Skills for Military Spouses. Presented by USAA.
As a military spouse, discover how to highlight your skills and confidently address employment gaps when applying for jobs.
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How National University Is Using a New VA Grant to Create Cyber / IT Opportunities

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, cyber security and information technology skills are in higher demand than ever. Discover how veteran-founded National University (NU) is leading the way—helping veterans and their families transition into rewarding tech careers through unique partnerships with organizations like the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE).

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Leveraging Military Skills in the Gig Economy

You’ve done your time, handled more than your fair share of suck, and now you’re out here in the civilian world trying to figure out your next move. Let’s talk about this gig economy thing— on the surface, it’s about as far from military life as you can get. You get to pick your jobs, set your hours, and you don’t have to answer to anyone but yourself (and the clients, but they’re another story). Let’s break it down and look at some of the options out there.

13 Interview Tips For Introverts To Ace Your Next Job Interview

Job interviews can feel overwhelming for introverts. They're required to meet new people, step out of their comfort zone, and perform under pressure. This high-stakes setting can amplify anxiety, prevent them from showing their true potential, and keep them from performing their best. If you're an introvert looking to shine in your next job interview, or even an extrovert who wants a few extra tricks up their sleeve, these 13 actionable interview tips will help you feel calm, confident, and in control.

Our 5 Best Tips to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

Aaaahhh… Summer vacation. Depending on your fancy it’s time to lie on the beach with a good book, wear out your shoe soles exploring a strange city or scream your head off skydiving or in some other adrenaline-driven pursuit. But invariably the vacation ends and you go back to work, and that transition can be a little rough. Do you know that feeling? You come back to work happy and full of energy – but by the end of the first work day, you’re already feeling tired an unhappy. It’s almost like you didn’t have a vacation at all. Here are some tips to overcome this feeling.

This Week's Highlight:

How to Translate Skills for Military Spouses. Presented by USAA.

Learn how to translate your skills and explain job gaps when applying for jobs.