Stay up to speed.
Lately on the Blog
Need some help navigating the blog?
Benefits
Helpful Tips
Community
GGU Veteran Alumni Stories
Make sure these posts and others hit your inbox by subscribing.
Recent Posts
Veterans' Networking Guide: Making the Most of Career and Social Events
Networking is a powerful tool that can open doors to exciting career opportunities for those transitioning from military service to civilian life. For student veterans navigating this transition, attending networking events is crucial to building a successful post-military career.
Expand Your Network: Must-Attend Events for the Veteran Student
In the journey from military service to civilian life, networking plays a pivotal role in opening doors and creating opportunities. The transition can be challenging and rewarding for veteran students, and connecting with the right people is vital.
Life After Graduation: Navigating the Job Market and Making the Transition
You've crossed the stage, received your diploma, and now the real adventure begins – navigating the job market. Transitioning from college to the professional world can be exciting and daunting. However, you can pave the way for a successful career with a strategic approach and mindset.
Tap Into Experiential Learning Opportunities and Internships
Considering a Micro-Internship? Start Here.
The biggest reason students and graduates should consider a micro-internship over traditional internships, externships or co-ops is flexibility.
How Veterans Can Use Their Free Year of LinkedIn Premium
The networking site has a free membership, but for access to extra perks, a LinkedIn Premium subscription is required.
Extra Insight on Networking and Transitioning to a Civilian Career
Employers looking to hire veterans look for most of the same things they look for in civilian employees, with a few additions.
Essential Interview Tips for Veterans
Interviewing for a promotion, admission to a program or for a job after graduation can be intimidating.
Why Veterans Should Consider Project Management
Project management is really a set of tools, which is why GGU made the decision to make it more compatible with other fields.
Army Veteran Continues to Serve Veterans in Education
As the director of the Diller Center, Jason Dempsey works to find ways to help maximize their potential and continue their service to the country as civilians.
4 Veteran Organizations To Help You Grow your Network
Despite the time it takes to build a profile and connect with people – a social media network alone is not enough to make up for building relationships that can help your career progressions.
What is the Veteran Ambassador Program?
The Veteran Ambassador Program is a work-study program run by the Department of Veteran Affairs and available at GGU.
Tips to Prepare You for Your Next Virtual Interview
Virtual interviews allow both the hiring manager and the potential employee to get a better feel for how they may work together, without costing anyone extra time or money.
Get the Most Out of Your Academic Journey with Marlena
Marlena knows firsthand how complicated educational benefits can be, but she also knows how to navigate them.
7 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Veterans
Like it or not, networking is part of the long game in the civilian world and you don't get a pass because of your veteran status.