Jacey Eckhart

Jacey Eckhart is a Certified Professional Career Coach and military sociologist who helps veterans get jobs by identifying the missing insights veterans need before they find their first civilian job. Check back regularly to get Jacey's latest career advice below.

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Junior Enlisted Jobs: Hot or Not?

Some junior enlisted jobs are hot--they lead straight to the best-paying civilian jobs. Some junior enlisted rates, MOSs and...

Gap Year: Do You Need A Year Off After Military Service?

A gap year after the military sounds like just what you need-- or a disaster waiting to happen. Here are 7 coaching...

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Junior Officers: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

As a junior military officer (JMO), no one tells you whether you should stay in the military or move on to your civilian...

5 Ways Your Friends Could Sabotage Your Job Hunt

Your best friends might be the worst enemies of your job hunt -- which is surprising to most military members in transition....

How To Get Someone Else to Write Your Veteran Resume

Do you want to avoid writing your resume -- and get a good job anyway? Of course you do. Trying to come up with the exact...

If Everyone Wants to Hire Veterans, Why Can't I Get an Interview?

When you are on active duty, it seems like every American employer wants to hire veterans. Yet once you transition, it may...

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How to Transition from the Military During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How do you get your military transition plan back on track during a time of COVID?

Network Like a Boss (with Mentoring)

How do you network into a civilian job when your network is full of active duty military? It is easier than you think with...

3 Red Flags Could Stop Employers From Hiring You

Resume red flags can give hiring managers worries until jobhunter can fix them.

Is Your Resume Getting Nothing But Crickets? Try Our Reverse Resume Master Class

Our FREE Reverse Resume Master Class will teach you to flip your script on your resume, use a tool that will make your resume...

Do Hiring Fairs Make You Want to Gouge Your Eyes Out?

Learning how hiring fairs really work is a transition skill for all military--especially senior military. If you choose to...

Escape TAP and Discover Transition Master Classes

FREE Transition Master Classes offer you specific job hunt strategies for your career level. Move beyond the TAP basics and...

What is the Best Time to Start Military Transition?

When it comes to picking a start date for your military transition, everyone says one thing: start early. But how early...

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How to Resist the Urge to Re-enlist

Young enlisted can resist the urge to re-enlist with our Young Enlisted Master Class. Answer three vital questions to figure...

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Dear Military Spouse: Here's Why We Appreciate You

In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, here is what we adore about you.

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