Purepost Blog
We are excited to announce our partnership with Corporate Gray to help support their March 16 Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair . Corporate Gray has been connecting veterans with employers nationwide since 1994. Their Job Fairs, website…
March 8, 2023
Philips x Purepost Topic: Veterans at Philips Purepost sat down with Lorna Lin (Talent Acquisition at Philips ) to discuss their efforts to hire those recently transitioning from the military-to-professional workplace. Philips is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace…
February 16, 2023
West Point Association of Graduates x Purepost The Value of the Network We’ve connected with Ahmond Hill (Director at West Point Association of Graduates ) to discuss the current professional transition success with West Point’s alumni base. In the past year, WPAOG has seen a 244% increase in…
January 17, 2023
Passport User Gets Job at Meta Purepost Passport user Carl Foster describes his experience with Purepost Passport, and how it helped him secure an internship with USAA, interviews with Wells Fargo, and finally a job at Meta. In December of 2019, I finally decided to retire. I was just over 20 years…
February 1, 2023
Using a free resume builder can be a useful tool in creating a professional-looking resume quickly and easily. They usually provide templates, format options, and tips to help you present your skills and experience effectively. However, not all free resume…
February 1, 2023
Choose candidates based on skills Skills-based hiring is a recruitment and selection approach that focuses on an individual’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, rather than their past work experience. This approach is gaining popularity among employers . Skills…
January 11, 2023
Military to Civilian Transition is a rewarding experience Military Transition is a time to explore more options. Making the transition from military to civilian life can be a challenging and daunting process, especially for those who have…
January 11, 2023
With Women’s History Month in full swing, I was brought back to an event I recently attended. I spent an afternoon with my daughter’s gifted…
March 25, 2020
I was a Girl Scout for one year when I was an adolescent. I loved it. I wish I had the opportunity to join earlier in my life and continue…
March 11, 2020
Sure there are many ways to show appreciation to your employees, but at the end of the day, a strong foundation is needed for employees to…
March 6, 2020
When it comes to picking books to read or put on my Want to Read list, I always gravitate towards historical fiction and historical non…
March 4, 2020
I have always loved history! Even more so, I have loved the history of African-Americans or what is often called “Black History.” When I…
February 17, 2020
Why I am Passionate about Mentoring Beginning with my first duty assignment as an Army Second Lieutenant, to my time in the Private Sector…
January 30, 2020
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves…
January 29, 2020
I did not have a mentor until about six years ago. This probably sounds insane to some, especially if I mention that I was in the military…
January 28, 2020
Christina (Purepost Marketing Manager) and I were discussing mentoring a few weeks ago and something struck me. Since I’ve been mentoring…
January 27, 2020
After six years of service, I thought I was a “dirt-bag Airman.” I could not wait to separate from the Air Force. That was until I had a…
January 24, 2020
As the youngest of four children, I have always been able to look to my parents and siblings for mentorship. When most children were looking…
January 22, 2020
A new year and decade have begun. Many of us are designing our 2020-setting goals and resolutions, picking a word to live by, and creating…
January 20, 2020
When I left the military in 2007, my next move was business school. As a fresh veteran, I knew little about the private sector, let alone…
April 29, 2019
These instructions will be helpful to anyone needing: An electronic copy of your DD214 An electronic of your Army ORB or Army ERB If that's…
March 13, 2019
While quickly and cost-efficiently finding qualified veterans to fill your open positions is your goal, it takes particular tools to…
January 16, 2019
We spend a lot of time talking about connecting and explaining military experience and credentials in ways the civilian world understands…
January 2, 2019
We've Walked in Your Boots Have you ever been to a Military resume builder or translation website and the system tells you that your…
December 3, 2018
When we first sat down with TransUnion, they explained three things upfront: They want to hire Veterans because they contribute to the…
November 1, 2018
Your organization is seeking candidates that will positively impact operations, culture, and bottom line. The problem is, pressing demand…
May 25, 2018
As companies continually seek talent that contributes loyalty, passion, resilience, and commitment to the workforce, they look to veterans…
May 23, 2018
Whether you are crossing off the days on the calendar or wringing your hands in anticipation of the new adventures ahead, the active duty…
April 25, 2018
As a member of the U.S. Military, there is a PCS pattern that occurs around the May to August timeframe. In some cases, you could be…
April 18, 2018
How do Veterans fit into a Civilian Recruiting Funnel? Veterans are no strangers to strategy, models, organizational structures, and formal…
April 11, 2018
Do you know where you fit in, in the labor force? The labor force is no longer divided into the white-collar and blue-collar workers. It's…
April 4, 2018
There is an art in being able to explain yourself. Telling your story in a way that makes it compelling to an employer or interviewer is a…
March 28, 2018
cul·ture shock ( noun ): the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of…
March 28, 2018
Today, many corporate leaders are in search of veterans that will bring real value to the workplace. According to a survey report from…
March 9, 2018
When I left the Army in 2007, I had been away from combat for one year and was in the process of transitioning to life as a student. As…
February 9, 2018
I decided to leave the Army in April of 2006. My 8 years of Active Duty Service would be complete May of 2007, which gave me roughly a year…
February 9, 2018
Explaining the gaps in your employment history can be both nerve-wracking and confusing for most people. As many Veterans decide to leave…
February 9, 2018
In the first part of this series, Interviews: The Breakdown , we discussed the types of interviews and the basics of preparing for each…
February 9, 2018
Once you have a solid understanding of the breakdown and best practices in the interviewing process, you can begin to drill down to the…
February 9, 2018
The Interview Process The job interview is a culmination of all of your efforts to sell yourself as a viable candidate for the target…
February 9, 2018
Whether you started your military career in a recruiter's office or not, you get the idea. You know the process. You know that the recruiter…
February 9, 2018
Veteran resume writing can be tedious. It can also be expensive if you outsource, upwards to $2,500 for custom written veteran resumes. If…
February 9, 2018
Army soldiers are no stranger to preparedness and situational awareness. By the time most military personnel are transitioning out of the…
February 9, 2018
TED has spreading ‘ideas worth sharing’ all over the world since 1984. As something that began as a one-time conference quickly became an…
February 9, 2018
You can’t launch a job search without a great resume, but now that you’ve got a great one, you have to strategize about the next steps in…
February 9, 2018
Ever wonder if people are really listening to you? As we've seen in previous TedTalk highlights, there are great behavioral methods to…
February 9, 2018
Military experience is complex. Trying to explain it to someone who has never been a part of the community or even known a soldier…
February 9, 2018
Hiring the best candidate for the job typically takes a lot of time and money. While you feel pressure from leadership to fill your open…
February 9, 2018
During my transition from active duty, I attended many career events and transition seminars that stressed the importance of networking and…
January 11, 2018
