Show Notes | March 27, 2023 | Episode 161

When Zohra moved from South Korea to America, she went from a city with public transportation to one without, so she needed a job she could do from home. 

After nearly a year of getting rejection letter after rejection letter, she discovered VirtForce. It's not like Zohra wasn't qualified. She has a master's degree in accounting. The challenge was, she lacked work experience. 

This is an issue faced by many military spouses. Our friends at Intuit recognized this hurdle and took it head on, creating a cert that cancels their one year of experience requirement for QuickBooks Live bookkeepers. 

Tune in to hear how Zohra kickstarted her finance career at Intuit and is saving up to buy a car.

00:00 🚀 Intro 01:10 💼 #Hired Success Story 03:36 💌 A Note from Kimber

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Show Notes | March 20, 2023 | Episode 160

Why would a company whose mission is to create shareholder value contribute millions of dollars to support communities? Not only is it the right thing to do, but they realize their business can't thrive unless our economies and communities thrive too.

We all want to work for and buy from a company that aligns with our values. Over the past 10 years, Travelers has contributed more than $228 million to the communities where we do business, live and play.

Over the holidays, we met with executives from Travelers to chat about how they support the #military community and celebrate the season of giving all year long.

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Show Notes | March 13, 2023 | Episode 159

Don't stop yourself from applying for a job if you don't have ALL the required qualifications. Navy veteran Bobby only had 3 of the 5 requirements for a Salesforce position at Travelers, but guess what? He landed the role!

I'm going to let Bobby tell you how your strengths can make up for the qualifications you lack.

00:00 🚀 Intro 00:07 🧠 #Hired Tip 00:57 💼 #Hired Success Story 04:39 💌 A Note from Kimber

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2. How VetForce Can Help Military Spouses Launch A Career in Tech98. How to Get Your Next Career Cert Paid For

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Show Notes | March 6, 2023 | Episode 158

If you're looking for your next remote gig, look no further! Working Solutions is your golden ticket to landing flexible, part-time work you can do from home.

Tune in to learn how you can set your own schedule and work when it's convenient for you by becoming a member of the WooHoo Crew.

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VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal148. When to Be an Independent Contactor vs. Employee 

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Show Notes | February 27, 2023 | Episode 157

LauraLee Lambert was one of the first military spouses to get #hired at the start of VirtForce's partnership with Travelers, and she's been climbing the career ladder ever since.  

Most recently, she got #promoted as a full-time underwriter after volunteering for a rotation in that department just six months earlier. 

Tune in to hear this success story of career continuity, retention and progression! 

00:00 Intro 00:01 #Promoted Tip 00:12 #Promoted Success Story

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Show Notes | December 19, 2022 | Duty Station Download

This is an exclusive sneak peek to my new show Duty Station Download where I help you discover all of the best things your new duty station has to offer. 

In this episode, I've put together a compilation of the best winter activities at a variety of different bases across the US.

We're bundling up for winter fun in Colorado Springs, West Point and Washington DC, and discovering how to spend the holidays in sunny San Antonio and on the beaches of South Carolina.

Plus, find out which overseas location turns into a Christmas fantasyland each holiday season.

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 So, what's the Duty Station Download? A new video show where I give you the 411 on all the best things your new duty station has to offer!  Each week, I'll sit down with someone who has actually been stationed at that base, and find out everything you need to know, ranging from great places to live to where you can find the best slice of pizza. Look for it in your inbox soon!

Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 156

We know resume gaps and lack of work experience are common hurdles for military spouses. That’s why today, we’re sharing our TOP 5 hacks to help get you #hired at Intuit. 

Tune in to hear those insider tips for qualifying for remote positions at TurboTax Live and QuickBooks Live right now!

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VirtForce Recruitment ArsenalIntuit Academy

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146. Climb the Career Ladder with Intuit144. Intuit's Academy is a VIBE105. Experience Requirements are #CANCELLED at QuickBooks Live102. Certs That Empower Employees to be Entrepreneurs96. How to Get 1 Year Tax Prep Experience

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Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 155

If you don't ask, you'll never know! When you get orders to your next duty station, just ask your current employer if you can take your job remote. The answer could be yes! 

When milspouse Kayla Hulme learned she was moving, she wrote a proposal to her boss detailing how she could continue to excel in her career if she could take her job with her. And you guessed it, her employer agreed!

Tune in to hear firsthand from Kayla about this major win for milspouses and remote work.

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Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 154

VirtForce has screened thousands of job applications through the years, and we've picked up on some common mistakes we see candidates make over and over again. But not anymore! 

We're sharing the top job application mistakes and what you can do to fix them.   

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Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 153

Milspouse and Navy veteran Kylin Ntri had a question about the hiring process, so she attended our virtual Coffee & Connect event with the recruiters at Intuit, where she was able to connect face-to-face with QuickBooks Live recruiter Tessa Eubanks and get her question answered in real time.

After the event, Tessa helped Kylin with the application process. Soon thereafter, she got #hired as a Sr. Associate with QuickBooks Live. Tune in to watch Kylin tell her #hired journey from stay-at-home mom to a remote accounting career.

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