Work From Home with Kimber

Show Notes | August 20, 2020 | Episode 66

This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams.

In this episode, Kimber talks with Army Wife Network Owner and "Commander" Sharita Knobloch.

Sharita refers to the events that led to her current job as "one big no-plan plan." First of all, she didn't expect to fall in love with a soldier, and she never could have imagined volunteer blogging in 2014 would lead to her role today. 

Army Wife Network is a source for all things military life. The network's mission is to engage, educate, encourage and empower its members through resources, podcasts, blogs and more. 

Even though Army is in the title, the network's resources apply to all branches of the military, and not just spouses, but also friends, parents, siblings and even business owners. 

When a military family gets PCS orders, they have questions: What's the best school district? Restaurant? Dentist? What's the weather like?

Which makes Post with the Most, a detailed guide of 45 Army-specific duty stations around the globe, one of Army Wife Network's most popular resources.  

Most of the network's content is generated by an army of volunteers spread across the globe, writing about their experiences ranging from PCSing and how to embrace the suck, to parenting and infertility. 

Milspouse life is an adventure and Sharita wants other spouses to know they are not alone in this journey thanks to resources like Army Wife Network and VirtForce.

Tune in to this week's episode to hear what's next for Army Wife Network and how you can get involved. 

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today.

Links and Resources

Army Wife Network (contact: [email protected]) 

Army Wife Network Podcast

Army Wife Talk Radio Show #742: VirtForce

Post with the Most

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Resume Boot CampFreemium Course (Episodes 47-60): https://bit.ly/RBCEp47Premium: http://bit.ly/vf-bc

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VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts 

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About Our Sponsor

Instant Teams serves professionals across the military-connected community whose lifestyles demand communication and flexibility. Their automated remote team innovation software, Arti, uniquely positions Instant Teams to serve a high growth customer base, and improve the employment prospects of military spouses and other military-connected individuals.

Join the Instant Teams workforce today at this link: bit.ly/InstantTeams

Show Notes | August 18, 2020 | Episode 065

Jeannine Ricker heard about VirtForce by accident.

She was perusing through a couple of other military affiliated and spouse employment opportunity websites when she just happened to stumble upon the VirtForce podcast. 

Through the podcast Jeannine was able to improve her LinkedIn profile and virtual interview skills to get #hired.

After a PCS, Jeannine explored virtual employment for about four to six months before she solidified the direction she wanted for her remote career.

With a master's degree, Jeannine was overqualified for many part-time remote positions, but found an opportunity where she can prove her worth. 

She is now a remote administrative assistant for a small medical practice focused in infectious disease. She works about three hours a day, or 15 hours a week, in her part-time role.

Jeannine landed the job after learning remote interview tactics through VirtForce's free course How to Ace Your Virtual Interview. It gave her a window into what the hiring manager would see during her virtual job interview.

Jeannine's advice for listeners? Perfect your elevator pitch and know what your skills are worth. 

Even if a salary is posted and you are overqualified, Jeannine advises to at least give the opportunity a shot to show what you are really worth.  

Knowing what you have and what you can do to help build your career is going to make employers more willing to pay you what you should be getting paid, she says. 

As a military spouse, Jeannine finds remote work - or as she puts it, the opportunity to do what she can whenever she can - very helpful.  

Tune in to hear more about why you should do your research on skills and salary.  

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Links and Resources

How to Ace Your Virtual Interview

How to Negotiate Like a Pro

Jeannine Ricker LinkedIn

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

Resume Boot CampFreemium Course (Episodes 47-60) – https://bit.ly/RBCEp47Premium Course – http://bit.ly/vf-bc

Join the Conversation

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VirtForce on Facebook

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Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes:

64. VirtForce Candidate Profiles63. #Hired: New Remote Career + New Friend62. Digital Skill Readiness61. #Hired: Don't Rely on Online Applications60. Apply with Confidence59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons

Show Notes | August 13, 2020 | Episode 64

This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams.

In this episode, we're walking you through the ins and outs of your VirtForce candidate profile, including how to complete a profile of your own and why it's important. 

Your candidate profile is a way for us at VirtForce to track what you're interested in and what kinds of jobs you're looking for. It's going to help you get contacted when opportunities in areas you're interested in arise.

Start your profile: https://cpr.members-only.online/

Step 1: Share contact info including your name, email, LinkedIn, Facebook, (Definitely share! Sometimes we like to see what you look like professionally when considering you for a job) and education details, including certifications, software/tech, skills and licenses.Step 2: Overview the info you entered and review it for accuracy.

Next, you will be prompted to take qualification questionnaires that apply to the industry you are interested in working in such as tax and finance, medical and health care, real estate and customer service.  

We want you to know any and all information included in your candidate profile is secure and can be updated at anytime. It's recommended to check your candidate profile every 90 days.

Request to update your profile: https://cp.update.members-only.online/

Tune in for a step-by-step guide to creating and updating a VirtForce candidate profile. This episode was created after a Facebook Live demonstration on how to complete a candidate profile.  

If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Links and Resources

Join the Instant Teams Workforce

Instant Teams LinkedIn

Kimber Hill LinkedIn 

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: 

Start your profile - https://cpr.members-only.online/

Request to update your profile - https://cp.update.members-only.online/

Resume Boot CampFreemium Course (Episodes 47-60) - https://bit.ly/RBCEp47Premium Course - http://bit.ly/vf-bc

Join the Conversation

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  

VirtForce on Facebook

VirtForce on LinkedIn

VirtForce on Instagram

Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes:

VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts 

VirtForce Podcast on Spotify

VirtForce Linktree

About Our Sponsor

Instant Teams serves professionals across the military-connected community whose lifestyles demand communication and flexibility. Their automated remote team innovation software, Arti, uniquely positions Instant Teams to serve a high growth customer base, and improve the employment prospects of military spouses and other military-connected individuals.

Join the Instant Teams workforce today at this link: bit.ly/InstantTeams

Show Notes | August 11, 2020 | Episode 063

After joining VirtForce, Alicia Emmel found two surprises – a killer new remote career AND a new friend.

She researched different companies by combing through the VirtForce Facebook Group's posts and comments, and found an opportunity to become a revenue cycle analyst at Ensemble Health Partners.

Alicia also met amazing Army wife Kristy Stearnes (not pictured) through the group who sent her job postings and positive vibes through her entire job search process.

As a piece of advice, Alicia (pictured above with her wife Tiff) would encourage you to do your research and put in the time. A job is NOT going to fall in your lap!

She admits, while it is easy to get discouraged, if you put in the time and effort, you will get a call.

Every time a hiring manager asked, “Alicia, how did you hear about this job?” She said, “VirtForce!”

Nine times out of 10, HR recruiters were interested in the group. Not only did they ask Alicia more about it, but they became members to see who is out there looking for jobs.

So, keep in mind, there could be HR recruiters among us checking out the group. Hi recruiters. Welcome! ????

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Links and Resources

VirtForce Facebook Group 

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

Join the Conversation

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  

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Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes:

62. Digital Skill Readiness61. #Hired: Don't Rely on Online Applications60. Apply with Confidence59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons58. Federal Resumes57. Overcome Lack of Experience & Defeat Resume Gaps

Show Notes | August 6, 2020 | Episode 62

This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams. It comes with a Free Download: Remote Tools by Instant Teams.

Just knowing how to use the Internet does not prepare you for a remote job. That’s why learning digital office communication and collaboration tools now, will give you a leg up when the right opportunity comes along.

Whether the company you work for prefers to manage projects through an app or simply keeps a running spreadsheet, once you become familiar with the functions and purpose, you can apply those skills to any platform.

Think of a new or beginner piano player. At first, they are concentrated on which keys their fingers should be hitting. Once they’ve mastered the keys, that's when they really start making music.

In this episode, we’re taking you beyond digital literacy. We’re making sure you take the next step towards digital readiness.

If you are a new listener to VirtForce Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Links and ResourcesTake the Digital Skills Readiness QuizJoin the Instant Teams WorkforceInstant Teams LinkedInAnne Schons LinkedInKimber Hill LinkedIn 

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: 

Remote Tools by Instant Teams

Digital Skills Readiness Quiz

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Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  

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Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes:

VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts 

VirtForce Podcast on Spotify

VirtForce Linktree

About Our Sponsor

Instant Teams serves professionals across the military-connected community whose lifestyles demand communication and flexibility. Their automated remote team innovation software, Arti, uniquely positions Instant Teams to serve a high growth customer base, and improve the employment prospects of military spouses and other military-connected individuals.

Join the Instant Teams workforce today at this link: bit.ly/InstantTeams

Show Notes | August 4, 2020 | Episode 061

What’s the one piece of job search advice Laura would get tattooed across her forehead if she could? "Don’t solely rely on online applications!"

After taking a few months off after having her daughter and moving back to the US from overseas, Laura landed her dream job as a part-time, remote career coach. Laura is certain she would NOT have the job she has today if she just applied online. It was an informational interview that led to Laura getting #hired.

Laura will be the first to admit, it is intimidating to network. It’s hard to build a network, especially when you’re looking for a remote job because it all must be done virtually. But, informational interviews, which is simply talking to people who have the job you want, can help determine if you are even searching in the right career field.

You can also get special access to opportunities that might not be posted yet because you took the time and effort to build up your network. Tune in to hear more about how Laura balanced devoting time to her job search with a new baby. 

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Links and Resources 

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

Laura McClernon LinkedIn

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Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes:

60. Apply with Confidence59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons58. Federal Resumes57. Overcome Lack of Experience & Defeat Resume Gaps56. Frame for Career Pivot55. Sculpt Work Experience

Show Notes | June 29, 2020 | Episode 060

Guess what? You've made it to the end. You've polished a stellar resume and written a persuasive cover letter that are sure to get you the job. But what's next? In this episode, we prepare you to apply with confidence. From going through your final checklist to actually saving and exporting the files, we've got you covered. Make sure to tune in to hear our inside tip to stand out from the crowd even after you've applied.

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

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Check Out Other Resume Boot Camp Episodes47. Resume Real Estate48. Resume Format & Content49. Strategy for Targeted Resumes50. Strategy for Keywords51. Strategy for Quantifying Resumes52. Featuring Education53. Hard & Soft Skills54. Transferable Skills & Work Experience55. Sculpt Work Experience56. Frame for Career Pivot57. Overcome Lack of Experience & Defeat Resume Gaps58. Federal Resumes59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons60. Apply with Confidence

Show Notes | June 29, 2020 | Episode 059

Cover letters. Phew. Okay. Let's take a deep breath. We know these are often an applicant's least favorite thing. Want to know a secret? The trick to cover letters is not to skimp or provide the minimal amount of effort. Your cover letter is not just an extra chore, rather it is an opportunity to show off experiences that are not easily verbalized in a resume. In this episode, we talk about how cover letters (both written and video) and design are your secret weapons when applying for a job.

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Resume Boot Camp

Sign Up for Boot Camp

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Join the Conversation

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  

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Check Out Other Resume Boot Camp Episodes47. Resume Real Estate48. Resume Format & Content49. Strategy for Targeted Resumes50. Strategy for Keywords51. Strategy for Quantifying Resumes52. Featuring Education53. Hard & Soft Skills54. Transferable Skills & Work Experience55. Sculpt Work Experience56. Frame for Career Pivot57. Overcome Lack of Experience & Defeat Resume Gaps58. Federal Resumes59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons60. Apply with Confidence

Show Notes | June 29, 2020 | Episode 058

If you’re writing a federal resume, you’ve got to follow a considerable set of standards which detail your full work experience. When you’re applying for federal jobs, your resume is considered your job application form and not just an overview of your skills and work history. In this episode, we walk through what makes a federal resume different, how to format a federal resume, and how to sculpt your work experience specifically for a federal resume. Don't get overwhelmed by the idea of a federal resume. Tune in now to break it down.

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

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Join the Conversation

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  

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Check Out Other Resume Boot Camp Episodes47. Resume Real Estate48. Resume Format & Content49. Strategy for Targeted Resumes50. Strategy for Keywords51. Strategy for Quantifying Resumes52. Featuring Education53. Hard & Soft Skills54. Transferable Skills & Work Experience55. Sculpt Work Experience56. Frame for Career Pivot57. Overcome Lack of Experience & Defeat Resume Gaps58. Federal Resumes59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons60. Apply with Confidence

Show Notes | June 29, 2020 | Episode 057

Lack of experience and resume gaps are oftentimes something we dread. But guess what? There are many ways to overcome these issues. In this episode, we recommend focusing on 2 areas over the course of the next 12 weeks: 1) Volunteer Work and Internships 2) Pursuing a new certification. We also cover one of the best ways to overcome the resume gap or to avoid looking like you have arbitrarily hopped from job to job. Did you ever realize you can totally ditch specific dates? You can also pursue organizing your work experience functionally instead of chronologically. Let's dive in.

If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] and let us know how we can help you today!

Resume Boot Camp

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Join the Conversation

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  

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Check Out Other Resume Boot Camp Episodes47. Resume Real Estate48. Resume Format & Content49. Strategy for Targeted Resumes50. Strategy for Keywords51. Strategy for Quantifying Resumes52. Featuring Education53. Hard & Soft Skills54. Transferable Skills & Work Experience55. Sculpt Work Experience56. Frame for Career Pivot57. Overcome Lack of Experience & Defeat Resume Gaps58. Federal Resumes59. Cover Letters & Design: Your Secret Weapons60. Apply with Confidence