Work From Home with Kimber

Show Notes | February 14, 2022 | Episode 132

How did a former college basketball coach turned military spouse become the CEO of a company? That journey is just one example of how education services provider Freedom Learning Group is making it possible for milspouses to reenter the workforce and continue their careers.  

Recently, we held a Coffee & Connect sponsored by Freedom Learning Group, a 100% remote military family-owned company. In this one-on-one virtual chat, we brought VirtForce members together with Freedom Learning Group's leadership team, including their CEO Elizabeth O'Brien, their heads of recruitment and talent acquisition, and two military spouses who are thriving in remote careers there. 

Tune in to hear about Freedom Learning Group's explosive growth and how you could find yourself getting #hired at this amazing remote company.

00:00 🚀 Intro02:02 ☕️ Welcome from VirtForce Founder Kimber Hill04:20 🏀 Freedom Learning Group CEO Elizabeth O'Brien 17:33 💼 Freedom Learning Group Recruiting Coordinator Angie Hood 22:15 🧮 Freedom Learning Group Subject Matter Expert Amy Jones26:20 🧬 Freedom Learning Group Subject Matter Expert, Instructional Designer & Project Manager Coston Daugherty31:10 🙋🏻‍♀️ Audience Q&A 55:10 ☕️ Closing Remarks

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Kimber Hill LinkedIn

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Freedom Learning Group Talent Profile

Freedom Learning Group White Paper

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Show Notes | February 7, 2022 | Episode 131

Do you ever get in your own head about something? Do you hear that voice of doubt when going for something new? 

That's where milspouse Jaqi York found herself when she decided to pursue a remote career with Intuit as a QuickBooks Live bookkeeper.

She had 25 years of experience in the financial field, but she took a 10-year break when she pivoted to massage therapy and yoga instruction. 

Jaqi clearly had the experience. She just needed the confidence to apply. 

Tune in to hear firsthand from Jaqi how VirtForce helped her lean into her confidence and believe in herself again.  

Links and Resources

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

Jaqi York LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

19. Ace Your Virtual Interview

How to Ace Your Virtual Interview

VirtForce Facebook Group

VirtForce Job Board

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130. How to Show Up on Camera with CNN News Ancor Alum Lynn Smith 129. #Hired: Trust the VirtForce System128. How to Handle Rejection 127. #Hired: Use Resources to Better Yourself 126. Coffee & Connect with Travelers125. #Hired: Take Time to Find Something You Love

Show Notes | January 31, 2022 | Episode 130

Video conferencing on platforms like Zoom is not going anywhere!

If you want to excel in the virtual job market, you've got to get comfortable on these platforms, and that means showing up on camera. 

Today's guest can show you a thing or two about showing up on camera. 

Tune in now for advice from CNN News anchor alum Lynn Smith!  

00:00 🚀 Intro01:38 📹 How to Show Up on Zoom 3:00 🔍 Must Be Visually Appealing  4:02 📚 Background 4:52 💡 Lighting 7:20 👀 Where Should I Look? 9:25 📺 TV News Academy 

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Kimber Hill LinkedIn

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TV News Academy

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About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

Show Notes | January 24, 2022 | Episode 129

"Trust the system." That's something milspouse Christine Falvo has learned in her new role working remotely for Travelers, and the same applies for VirtForce.

"Trust what you see on VirtForce," she says. The jobs are solid. They have been vetted. VirtForce has done the work. If you see an opportunity that interests you - apply!

VirtForce was created to help milspouses like Christine learn to systemize the remote work process. The primary goal is to streamline access to vetted virtual employment that will complement the mobile military lifestyle.

Christine found just that, and she sees the payoff especially with a company like Travelers that offers incredible benefits and an incredible work culture.

Tune in to hear firsthand from Christine why onboarding with Travelers has been one of the best work experiences she has ever had. 

Links and Resources

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

19. Ace Your Virtual Interview

How to Ace Your Virtual Interview

Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE.

VirtForce Facebook Group

VirtForce Job Board

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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128. How to Handle Rejection 127. #Hired: Use Resources to Better Yourself 126. Coffee & Connect with Travelers125. #Hired: Take Time to Find Something You Love124. The Art of the Follow Up123. #Hired: Stay Open-Minded

About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

Show Notes | November 15, 2021 | Episode 128

Everybody has been rejected. Think of rejection as the universe's way of saying that job is not right for you, or you're not quit right for that position.

It might not feel like it right now, but rejection is actually an opportunity to refine your job search. 

We're going over 5 common mistakes you could be making during the application process and how to fix them. We also have 3 ways you can prepare for your next job interview. 

Tune in now to see what you can be doing to get ready for the right remote opportunity for you. 

00:00 Intro3:10 Understand Where You Are 3:53 How to Know If You're at Level 1 5:14 5 Common Mistakes 5:25 #1 You're Not Being Intentional 6:12 #2 You're Not Modifying Your Resume 7:16 #3 You're Not Submitting a Cover Letter8:19 #4 You're Not Getting Creative 8:56 #5 Quantity Over Quality 9:51 Resource - Rocket Remote 10:50 Resource - Live Resume Critiques12:38 How to Know If You're at Level 213:49 3 Ways to Prepare for Your Next Interview 14:01 Resource - How to Ace Your Virtual Interview 14:25 #1 Prepare, Prepare, Prepare 18:14 #2 The Art of the Follow Up 19:19 #3 Asking 20:39 A. Ask for Another Interview 22:13 B. Ask for Feedback 23:09 C. Ask When You Can Apply Again 

Links and Resources

VirtForce Job Board

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE.Live Resume Critiques July 28, 2020August 4, 2020October 20, 2020November 18, 2020How to Ace Your Virtual Interview124. The Art of the Follow Up

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About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

Show Notes | November 8, 2021 | Episode 127

Are you stationed outside the continental US or are you headed there soon? This challenge can feel overwhelming. It can feel like your career opportunities are like sand slipping through your hands. 

There is hope for you. Today, we meet Abigail Grizzle who has four pieces of advice to share with you. 

Her story is one of overcoming the adversity of being stationed OCONUS and overcoming the adversity of losing her US-based job. Abby's story is one of career pivot and innovation. 

Tune in now to hear it firsthand from Abby. 

Links and Resources

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

19. Ace Your Virtual Interview

How to Ace Your Virtual Interview

VirtForce Facebook Group

VirtForce Job Board

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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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126. Coffee & Connect with Travelers125. #Hired: Take Time to Find Something You Love124. The Art of the Follow Up123. #Hired: Stay Open-Minded122. Coffee & Connect with Intuit121. #Hired: Narrow Down Your Options

About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

Show Notes | November 1, 2021 | Episode 126

Have you ever been sitting there reading a job description and wondering whether or not it's the right job for you? We've all been there!

We recently brought together job seekers and real military spouses who got #hired at Travelers for a casual chat over coffee. These military spouses told us how a remote career at Travelers fits their military lifestyle. 

Tune in to hear how this Fortune 500 company is adapting to accommodate the military community.   

Links and Resources

VirtForce Job Board

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

Travelers LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Jim McMahon - [email protected] 

Chris Prieto - [email protected]

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About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

Show Notes | October 28, 2021 | Duty Station Download

This is a SNEAK PEEK of VirtForce’s new show The Duty Station Download, a video interview series coming to you soon!

In this episode, we’ve pulled together a compilation of bases to give you Fall Festivities and some spooky haunts straight from the mouths of military spouses and veterans who have lived there.

Today, we’re talking about how to spend your Fall in:

Washington DC Camp Lejeune Cannon Air Force Base Colorado Springs Most Haunted Military Installations Fort Hood West Point

Tune in to hear about the best pumpkin patches, great places to eat Thanksgiving dinner and one very haunted ski lodge outside of Colorado Springs.

Youtube: https://bit.ly/vf-youtube1Sign up for the Duty Station Download Newsletter: https://bit.ly/vf-dsd

So, what's The Duty Station Download you ask? It goes like this.

When your spouse gets orders to a new base your head is swimming with questions – Where should I live? What fun things are there to do? Who is going to cut my hair?! Don’t stress!

We’re giving you the 411 on the best of what your new duty station has to offer.

Each week, Kimber will 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.

Subscribe! More episodes will be uploaded soon!

Show Notes | October 25, 2021 | Episode 125

Has your career ever led you in a totally surprising direction? VirtForce Member Maria Gaines never saw herself working in accounting or bookkeeping, but now she loves her new career with QuickBooks Live. 

This stay at home mom of three little boys and a soon-to-be little girl wanted to contribute to her family's finances, but she needed something flexible she could do while raising her children. 

With Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks Live, she found a community that understands the challenges that go along with the military lifestyle and a flexible, part-time opportunity that accommodates her work-life balance. 

Tune in to hear how the remote community at Intuit helps Maria feel less lonely as a military spouse.

Links and Resources

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

VirtForce Facebook Group

VirtForce Job Board

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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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122. Coffee & Connect with Intuit121. #Hired: Narrow Down Your Options120. Get Organized with Erin Condren119. #Hired: Research Behavioral Interview Questions118. Intuit’s Free Bookkeeping Cert for Milspouses117. #Hired: Be Ready When Opportunity Strikes

About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

Show Notes | October 18, 2021 | Episode 124

You did it! You landed an interview for your ideal remote job, but the work doesn’t stop there. Now, it’s time to learn the art of the follow up.

Did you know the follow up starts before the interview even happens? That’s right. We’re going to show you how to make a human connection with the hiring manager that will set you apart from the other candidates.

Tune in to master the art of the follow up in just 5 easy steps. 

5 steps

???? 00:00 Intro???? 01:50 1. Start before the interview begins  ???? 04:40 2. Look for “sticking points”???? 06:05 3. “What’s the best time to follow up?”???? 07:05 4. Send a “thank you” note???? 10:20 5. Send a follow up

Links and Resources

VirtForce Job Board

Kimber Hill LinkedIn

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Launching LinkedIn from VirtForce’s online school Rocket Remote Freemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE.

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 SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce.

Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.