Service to Success: Inspiring Transitions, Leadership Lessons, and Community Stories This Week
This Week on Hiring America
Hello Hiring America Family!
This week’s newsletter is packed with inspiring stories and practical insights from across the military community. We begin with Emo Avila’s journey—after 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, he found new purpose through Wells Fargo’s Corporate Fellowship Program, turning a potentially daunting transition into a confident new chapter. You’ll also find smart questions to help you spot a toxic boss before accepting a job, a look at how bases and commands are celebrating Halloween 2025, insights into why Gen Z is demanding clearer job descriptions, and a spotlight on AWAG’s mission to connect and empower military spouses abroad through workshops, online groups, and their annual development event.
We hope you enjoy today’s newsletter and find something that informs, inspires, or simply makes you smile!
Emo Avila Shares His Journey From The Military to Wells Fargo's Corporate Fellowship Program
After serving 30 years in the U.S. Air Force as a senior enlisted leader, the shift to civilian life might have seemed daunting—but with the right support and resources, it became a confident and empowering transition.
Questions to Ask a Hiring Manager to Spot a Toxic Boss
When you reach the interview stage with the hiring manager, how can you tell if they might be a toxic boss before you say yes to the job? Try asking these questions.
Halloween 2025 and Military Festivities
How the military celebrates Halloween largely depends on each base and command’s traditions—but there’s no shortage of festive plans this time of year.
Gen-Zers Want Clarity at Work
Writing job descriptions like a prenuptial agreement sets clear expectations from the start and fosters open, honest communication.
Learn About AWAG And How They're Connecting Military Spouses Abroad And Empowering Leaders
Through community Facebook groups, local workshops, and an unforgettable four-day annual development event, AWAG brings service members, spouses, and affiliates together to learn, grow, and lead as one.
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Emo Avila Shares His Journey From The Military to Wells Fargo's Corporate Fellowship Program
After 30 years in the U.S. Air Force as a senior enlisted leader, transitioning to civilian life could have felt overwhelming—but with the right support and resources, it became a smooth and empowering journey.
Questions to Ask a Hiring Manager to Spot a Toxic Boss
When you make it to the part of the interview process where you talk to the hiring manager, how can you spot a toxic boss before accepting the offer? Here are some questions you can ask.
Halloween 2025 and Military Festivities
How Halloween is celebrated by the military depends greatly on what individual bases and military commands choose to do, but there are definitely plans for this time of year.
Gen-Zers Want Clarity at Work
Structuring job descriptions like a prenuptial agreement helps set clear expectations and promotes transparency.
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Learn About AWAG And How They're Connecting Military Spouses Abroad And Empowering Leaders
Through community Facebook groups, local seminars, and an unforgettable 4-day annual development event, AWAG creates space for service members, spouses, and affiliates to learn, grow, and lead—together.This issue was originally sent on October 30, 2025. View the original email.