Stories
The Power of Personal Development
The Marine Corps provides resources that not only foster personal growth but also equip individua...
Transition 365
The Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) is a week-long program required by Title 10 for all active...
Networking Strategies for Employment-Seeking Veterans and Military Spouses
The Marine For Life Network is powerful for those transitioning service members and spouses seeki...
How Do I Know What College Is Right for Me?
Discover the perfect college fit tailored to your unique goals and lifestyle. Let the Voluntary E...
Know Your Transitioning Options
Discover what transitioning options are available to you based on your MOS.
What Makes a Stellar LinkedIn Summary
A guide to writing a stellar LinkedIn summary to learn more.
Spouses Making Connections during a PCS
Four strategies to connect in advance of a PCS.
Entrepreneurship: Military-Friendly Resources to Support Growing a Business
Learn more about the 9.1 percent of veteran-owned small businesses.
Maintaining Your Current Professional License After PCS’ing
The Family Member Employment Assistance Program, also known as FMEAP, is the central point of con...
Working Through Tough Transitions With Children
Be aware of signs that may have negative impact on your child’s transition and try some of these ...
Setting Yourself Up for Success with Credentialing
Take advantage of these three credentialing programs: the Leadership Scholar Program, the United ...
Marines Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and is dedicated to celebrating volunteers who recognize th...
Cover Letter Controversy
Cover letters are tough. You’ve just spent what felt like an eternity creating a targeted resume ...
Tips for Transitioning from Marine to Civilian
National Retirement Security Week 2019 runs from October 20-26 and aims to emphasize the benefits...
Start Your Cover Letter with this 10 Minute Activity
If you’re having trouble getting your cover letter started, try this activity. You’ will need thr...
SkillBridge Spotlight: Veterans in Piping
When getting out of the Marine Corps, there are many paths that a Marine can take to prepare for ...
Cover Letter Best Practices
Best Practice Number One: Always, always, always follow the directions provided by the potential...
Using the Marine for Life Network for Transition Success: Testimonial
After 12 months of Inspector & Instructor (I&I) duty as the 1stSgt, Colin Boyd and his wife made ...
Eight Ways to Spring Clean Your Career in 2018
Dust off those cobwebs and do some spring cleaning for your career!
How Networking Landed a Marine His Dream Job
The Marine For Life Network’s LinkedIn groups are a place for networking, introductions to milita...
Six Things You Can Do to Find the Perfect Career on USAJobs
Have you thought about working for the Federal Government but not sure where to start? Have no fe...
Transitioning Soon? What You Can Do About Credentialing
I have some time left before I leave the Marine Corps. What should I do about credentialing? Are ...
Getting Left of Transition
Sgt Tyler Haas transitioned out of the Marine Corps in May, 2018. While preparing for his transit...
How to Make Networking Feel More Natural
Some people are born comfortable talking to anyone about anything. When you’re not one of these p...