When I joined the fire service at the age of 21, I had two goals. My first goal was to provide at least 30 years of quality service. My second goal was to pursue training and education opportunities and seek to rise in the ranks within the department.
Interview by J. Mason
Special to InMilitaryEducation.com
Whether you’re a recent graduate, or you’re jumping into an entirely new workforce, the interview is where you seal the deal with potential employers. Think about when they ask about your education, especially if it’s recent, what should you say about it?
The Political Science degree program draws individuals with a passion for government and politics, but it is also offers interdisciplinary curriculum that is attractive to students seeking a broad, liberal arts education that will serve as a precursor to post-graduate studies.
Stay relevant in your field by knowing what is current, and what is happening right now. How can you do that without wasting hours scouring through countless RSS feeds and news sites? I have two words for you, Google Alerts. As long as you have an email address, alerts based on your queries will be sent directly to your inbox.
Why did you choose education as a career?
This is a question many are answering before entering the Troops to Teachers program. Not sure what that is? It's a great program that supports active, and former members of the military to transition to teaching.While the military is one career goal for many, teaching is an important area to cover and a viable 2nd career option.
To the public, the field of “intelligence” can be quite a mystery – often sensationalized or misinterpreted in an attempt to fill in gaps between what is visible and the unknown. Some think intelligence is cool and sexy, while others believe it is a nefarious and unscrupulous field. In truth, it is impossible to fully assess agencies or their practices when a complete picture is undiscoverable by design.
So you’ve decided to step in front of a camera for your video resume debut. But what’s that? You don’t know what to say about yourself? And then there is the ultimate question: will people really care?