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How to Spot Employment Scams
Tips on how to spot an employment scam or job fishing effort, and what to do if you think you’ve come across one.
What Does Veteran Friendly Mean in Education?
When looking for the right educational program or institution, it's important to look at the way the school treats the military and veteran community.
Know Your Worth: Looking Beyond Entry-Level Positions
Jessica Reynolds, Military Recruitment Programs Manager at L3Harris, joins Jill New, our Career Programs and Outreach Manager, for a conversation about how veterans and Skillbridge applicants should be aiming their sights a little higher than entry-level positions.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Law School
At some point during law school, you'll figure out what area you want to specialize in, and GGU does a wonderful job of helping students find their path at the career center.
How to Read Your Certificate of Eligibility, and Why You Should
Your Certificate of Eligibility will show you how many months and days are remaining of your education benefits.
How to Balance School and Relationships
Veterans can take the lessons they learned from taking classes while on active duty and apply them to their time after leaving the military.
Changes to Your Veterans Benefits This Year – And Why You Need to Pay Attention to Them
You can still receive your housing allowance for the San Francisco area without meeting the residency requirements through June 1st.
Essential Interview Tips for Veterans
Interviewing for a promotion, admission to a program or for a job after graduation can be intimidating.
6 Health & Wellness Tips for Winter Months
Staying fit and healthy in the winter months can be a challenge, especially as the days are shorter and the air is colder.
5 Academic Goals To Set for the New Year
Many people make fitness or health-related new year's resolutions, but you should take a few minutes and think about all the areas in life you'd like to see progress.
9 Great Things About Going to School in San Francisco
San Francisco boasts some of the most popular sites in the world, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf.
Why CalVet Should Be on Your List of Resources
In this presentation, Graves talks about the resources available from CalVet and how to access them.
How to Decide Which Degree Program is Right for You
Do you have an interest in a particular field or do you have a career goal that requires a specific degree program? This will help you decide which program is right for you.
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.
Things to Keep in Mind When Transferring College Credits
In a perfect world, transferring college credits would be as easy as looking at how many credits you previously earned.
Why do I Have to Take a Placement Test?
The purpose of a placement test is to gauge the math and English proficiency of incoming first-year students
The Importance of Physical Activity for Student Veterans
On top of improving your energy and lowering stress, physical activity can also help sharpen your memory.
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.