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Podcasts for Your Commute
Driving to work, driving kids to school, flying to attend in-person classes -- all these trips will leave you with some prime podcast listening time.
VA Ambassadors in the Spotlight
Veteran Ambassadors work at the Diller Center and help veterans, answer phone calls and discuss veteran outreach and resources.
Resume Tips for Veterans
Make sure your resume is chock full of relevant and important information that helps a potential employer see how you can fit with their company and not just a retelling of your career.
How to Capitalize on Your Experiences
If you’re meeting someone because of a job search, consider sharing your experiences with them.
How to Spend a Weekend in San Francisco
You've made plans to visit campus classes, but what are you going to do with your free time in San Francisco?
Why Student Veterans Should Take the Military Saves Pledge
A 2019 MFAN Military Family Support Programming Survey showed that just about half (49.2%) of veteran families have less than $500 in emergency savings.
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.
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.