Work From Home with Kimber

Show Notes | June 25, 2020 | Episode 46

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

We are thrilled to sit down with Ben Killoy from Military Veteran Dad. After his position was eliminated at a traditional brick-and-mortar, Ben was able to transition his "side hustle" into his purpose. He created his business entirely from home and is able to virtually serve dads worldwide while still being the best parent he can be. If you are asking yourself, "How can I work from home and be a great parents?" this episode is for you. It's all about achieving balance and letting everything fall under one job title: parent.

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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41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself

40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro

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In today's episode, we are thrilled to sit down with Ben Killoy from Military Veteran Dad. Through his podcast, Ben is teaching dads to ignite passion for fatherhood and creating an environment to help male veterans come home physically and mentally.

There is a joke in the military, "if the military wanted you to have something, they would have issued it." There are no orders or issued resources that teach you how to process a feeling or how to deal with that feeling in reality. While service members spend months training to go to war, they spend mere days training to come home.

Ben launched his business, while being a stay-at-home dad, to raise the bar on the fatherhood journey and to help dads realize that they can step powerfully into this journey and be present with the gift that is your family. After his position was eliminated, Ben was able to transition his "side hustle" and the podcast he had on his heart into his purpose. He has created his business entirely from home. Military Veteran Dad is a 100% virtual organization that is able to serve fathers all over the work.

Show Notes | June 23, 2020 | Episode 045

How many of you have passed up the opportunity to apply for a job because you disqualified yourself after reading the job description? We have all done it at some point. We read the job description and think there is no way they would consider us for this position. We come up with excuse after excuse (usually all made up in our head). But here’s the truth: you are what you speak. If you feel like you qualify for a job but are  unsure because of the description, reach out and ask for clarification. You never know, it could help you get #hired! 

In this episode, Samantha talks about how she inquired after a position that she wasn’t too confident about securing due to her location and ended up landing it.

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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44. Top 5 Strategies for Protecting Yourself From Scams

43. #Hired: Networking Works

42. Top 5 Red Flags For Spotting Scams

41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself

40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro

39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

Show Notes | June 23, 2020 | Episode 045

How many of you have passed up the opportunity to apply for a job because you disqualified yourself after reading the job description? We have all done it at some point. We read the job description and think there is no way they would consider us for this position. We come up with excuse after excuse (usually all made up in our head). But here’s the truth: you are what you speak. If you feel like you qualify for a job but are  unsure because of the description, reach out and ask for clarification. You never know, it could help you get #hired! 

In this episode, Samantha talks about how she inquired after a position that she wasn’t too confident about securing due to her location and ended up landing it.

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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44. Top 5 Strategies for Protecting Yourself From Scams

43. #Hired: Networking Works

42. Top 5 Red Flags For Spotting Scams

41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself

40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro

39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

Show Notes | June 18, 2020 | Episode 044

Last week, we talked about how sophisticated scams are becoming. This week, we're giving you all the tools you need to protect yourself. From reminders on when (if ever) to provide sensitive information to leveraging your network, we've got you covered. After listening to our mini-series on Scams, our VirtForce community will know what to watch for and how to protect themselves.

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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43. #Hired: Networking Works

42. Top 5 Red Flags For Spotting Scams

41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself

40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro

39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

38. Your Work From Home Office

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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.

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Last week, we talked about how good scammers are getting. They are copying everything from the company logo to the Hiring Manager's name - anything and everything to make you believe this is a legitimate opportunity. But you know better, right?

We all know that scams are getting sophisticated. They can be hard to spot and are easier than ever to get caught up in. That is why we want to focus on the Top 5 Strategies to Protect Yourself From Scams.

Our 5 Strategies to Protect Yourself include:

Leverage your network and ask around.Do your homework - research the opportunity.Wire Transfers = An Absolute No Go

To hear the other two strategies, tune in to this week's episode.

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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.

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Show Notes | June 16, 2020 | Episode 043

Did you know that networking really can get you #hired? Alex shares her story on how she heard about VirtForce in another Facebook group and then joined our community. This episode dives into the support, tips, and tricks Alex learned from VirtForce that helped her find a remote job as a Health Coach with Noom. 

Tune in now to hear how networking helped Alex get #hired!

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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42. Top 5 Red Flags For Spotting Scams

41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself

40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro

39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

38. Your Work From Home Office

Show Notes | June 11, 2020 | Episode 042

Scammers are getting incredibly good at scamming you and it's terrifying. "Hiring managers" are copying the company logo from LinkedIn, the HR director's photo and name, and even setting up an email with the HR director's name. Offer letters are being send by these scammers. We want to make sure the VirtForce community knows what to watch for and how to protect themselves. In Part 1 of our mini-series on Scams, we are covering 5 Red Flags you should be looking for. 

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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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: 

Better Business Bureau

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41. #Hired: Invest In Yourself

40. How to Negotiate Like A Pro

39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

38. Your Work From Home Office

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.

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Show Notes | June 2, 2020 | Episode 041

Virtual Job versus Virtual Career. What's the difference between the two, and how does it apply to you? In this episode, Tanairi shares the story of why she had to take a step back to think about what she wanted for herself in a virtual career. Taking the time to focus on this helped her discover how she could obtain her next virtual job. After receiving a scholarship to complete an online course in Digital Marketing, Tanairi was able to shift her application process and apply to positions that aligned with her career goals. 

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39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

38. Your Work From Home Office

37. BONUS: Distance, Direction, and Description

36. #Hired: Negotiate or Bust

Show Notes | May 28, 2020 | Episode 040

Time for a truth bomb: women are far less likely to negotiate their job offer than men. Crazy, we know. Since our VirtForce community is primarily women (92% women, 8% men), we want to take the time to teach you how to develop your negotiation skills. Remember: once you receive that offer letter, you could be negotiating for a variety of things. You could be negotiating for higher pay, more paid vacation time, fully-remote work, or a guarantee that your job will be secure through a PCS.

In this episode, Kimber walks listeners through specific scenarios and gives you the tips and tricks to navigate each one (hint: not everything is negotiable).

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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VirtForce Career Coaches

How to Ace Your Virtual Interview

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39. #Hired: You Gotta Put In The Work

38. Your Work From Home Office

37. BONUS: Distance, Direction, and Description

36. #Hired: Negotiate or Bust

35. 3 Tips for Reframing Your Work From Home Mindset

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.

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Time for a truth bomb: women are far less likely to negotiate their job offer than men. Crazy, we know. Since our VirtForce community is primarily women (92% women, 8% men), we want to take the time to teach you how to develop your negotiation skills. 

Remember: once you receive that offer letter, you could be negotiating for a variety of things. You could be negotiating for higher pay, more paid vacation time, fully-remote work, or a guarantee that your job will be secure through a PCS.

Let’s go back and reread that last paragraph. Did you notice we said “once you receive that offer letter”? This is such an important part of negotiating - knowing the right time to bring up money and the strategies you can use to be successful.

One of the most important things to understand is that not everything is negotiable. You have to learn to use your best judgment and know when negotiation is and isn’t on the table.

Once you understand that (don’t worry, we’ll tell you what to look for), you’ll start to see where there is room to negotiate. This episode is bursting at the seams with specific scenarios, strategies to use, and fully-laid out timelines to support you as you negotiate your way through your career.

Show Notes | May 26, 2020 | Episode 039

Putting in the work can be, to state the obvious, a lot of work. But in the end, we all know it’s worth it. We love to see our growing community get #hired. During this time of uncertainty, we want you to remember that this is the perfect time to build your network, target that resume, and work on your interview techniques. 

In this episode, a VirtForce community member (and our Podcast Producer!) joins us to share her #hired story and a few tips that helped her land her virtual dream job. Tune in now to hear how Kirstin got #hired! 

If you are a new listener to the 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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BONUS: Distance, Direction, and Description

#Hired: Negotiate or Bust

31. 3 Tips for Reframing Your Work From Home Mindset

30. How to Be A Pro Virtual Assistant

Show Notes | May 22, 2020 | Episode 038

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

Remote work is amazing and rewarding (yes, we're biased) but it can be so hard if you don't have a great Work From Home set-up. In this episode, Kimber breaks down everything you need to have a productive and relaxing home office (even if that office is at your kitchen table). To get VirtForce's recommendations for everything from desks to surge protectors to ring lights, tune 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.

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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

Ring Light

Your ring light is completely optional, but here are three reasons why you should invest:

Your ring light makes your lovely face appear much brighter and clearer which can help interviewers remember you and can help your coworkers feel more of a connection with you.

Your ring light doubles as a Seasonal Affective Disorder device, meaning if you don’t get a lot of sunlight, your Ring Light LED function can help boost your mood!

Your ring light can help wake you up. If you’re feeling dull or draggy, turn on your ring light and  get an extra boost of energy!

Headphones

For your video and audio meetings, you need great headphones. When purchasing, remember that bluetooth is not always reliable so purchase headphones that are bluetooth capable and will plug into your computer. 

  Low cost over the ear options include Plantronix and SkullCandy.

If you have loud neighbors or distractions at home, consider noise cancelling headphones. I personally use the Bose Noise Cancelling 700, but the older mode, Bose Quiet Comfort, is also a wonderful more cost effective option. 

If you need more motivation to choose Bose, their products come with unparalleled customer support and warranty protection. If you have to replace a product, your warranty starts all over brand new with your replacement product.

Ethernet Cable & Dongle

An ethernet cable runs from your internet router directly into your computer providing you uninterrupted cable access to consistent internet. When you’re on calls and video meetings, you should always be connected to ethernet for best quality.

An Ethernet Dongle is an adapter that will convert that big bulky ethernet head to a USB port if your computer does not have an ethernet port. You may or may not need this dongle, but if your computer is newer, it is essentially a requirement these days.

Additional Monitors

Every work from home PRO will tell you that adding a monitor is a complete GAME CHANGER for productivity. You can add 2 additional monitors to supplement your primary screen comfortably. You can even purchase an extra large gamin monitor or gaming TV screen to support the visual real estate you may need for your role.

Outlet Organizer and Surge Protector

In a home office, or in any office, cord management can be the thorn in your side. The most useful desktop gadget to eliminate this problem is a surge protector that organizes your devices.