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  • 86. This Tax Season Get #Hired at Intuit
    Show Notes | October 29, 2020 | Episode 86



    Intuit, the Fortune 100 Best Places to Work company that brings you TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint, is dedicated to our nation’s military.



    Each year, Intuit proudly offers all enlisted active duty and reserve service members free federal and state tax preparation through TurboTax.



    They recently created the Intuit Military and Veteran Initiative (MAVI), committed to help transform the lives of military families and veterans through community, jobs and financial empowerment.



    The company also employs hundreds of top talent military veterans and their family members, whose wide range of life experiences brings valuable ideas and perspective to the table.



    Now, Intuit is in a rush to hire 10,000 tax professionals for the upcoming tax season.



    Three leaders from Intuit recently joined VirtForce in a live discussion to talk about some of the company’s hottest remote career opportunities that compliment military lifestyles.



    Intuit’s head of MAVI, Karen Brasch, personally struggled with her transition into the commercial world after retiring as a Commander and US Navy pilot.



    It took her years to get to where she is today, and she wants to help other service members get over that hurdle a little quicker.



    Karen also runs the Intuit Military Network, which has a mission to educate, recruit and mentor, providing all veterans and their families with opportunities to grow and develop their skillsets.



    The company has a focus on milspouses this year and wants to make sure they are aware of the full-time, part-time and remote job opportunities Intuit is creating.



    As a traditional tech company, Intuit’s talent acquisition team is being trained on how to read and interpret resumes from veterans and military spouses, which may have gaps from duty station changes.



    For military spouses who put their careers on hold to raise their families and are now ready to reenter the workforce, there is the Intuit Again returnship program.



    This year, Intuit has a focus on hiring the military community for a TurboTax Live remote work opportunity.



    Veterans and spouses can work remotely through TurboTax Live as non-credentialed tax associates or credentialed tax experts, assisting customers from the comfort of their own homes.



    Intuit provides the necessary training and equipment for a customer-facing, work-from-home position including a laptop and phone.



    During tax season, associates and tax experts build their own schedule based around Intuit’s business hours of operating seven days a week between 5 AM and 9 PM PST.



    You can decide your day off and what hours you work as long as there is a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Other benefits include 401k, free TurboTax and product discounts.



    Tax associates can also participate in a free development program to earn their Enrolled Agent license.



    This is a great benefit for people who do not have the time or resources to get their EA license. Intuit will provide it all. A lot of people take advantage of this program, and while there is a time commitment to study, it is worth it in the end.



    The other position Intuit is aligning with MAVI is QuickBooks Live.



    Intuit launched QuickBooks Live in August of 2019. Since then, they have hired 1,200 virtual, remote bookkeepers. The program continues to grow by 25 to 100 live bookkeepers a month.



    Why can’t that be you?



    1 hr 4 min
  • 85. #Hired: Stop Counting Yourself Out
    Show Notes | October 27, 2020 | Episode 85



    Since recently finishing her MBA, Sarah Black's job experience has not matched her credentials.



    She is a military spouse, home school educator to three kids ranging in age from 8 to 14, and a tutor for students with special needs. 



    She switched her education from mental health to business, has had several businesses of her own, and now has an MBA.  



    Sarah would read job descriptions and be convinced she couldn't apply because of her life circumstances. 



    She counted herself out before anyone else even could. She wasn't giving herself a chance.



    As Sarah listened to the VirtForce podcast, its #Hired success stories and all the tips, she realized she needed to stop counting herself out. 



    Sarah is now an independent contractor working as a part-time research specialist. 



    Sarah has known the company's founder and president for a while. She watched as the company grew, but never thought to apply because she did not have a reliably quiet environment to make phone calls. 



    Sarah reached out to the company founder with a congratulations on the company's growth and said she wished she could apply, but she didn't have the right environment. 



    Familiar with Sarah's MBA journey, the company founder encouraged her to participate in a job interview.



    Now, Sarah uses her diverse background and training to help research leads and streamline processes. 



    If there's something Sarah can offer that will increase the return on investment the company wants to know. 



    Sarah is able to go outside of her lane and contribute to the team with her collected skills and knowledge. As a part-time independent contractor, Sarah is also able to select the jobs she wants to take on and work the hours that fit with her lifestyle.



    While the job doesn't fit Sarah's educational background completely, it is giving her the work experience she needs to demonstrate her skills and move up within this company or another. 



    Her team shows incredible flexibility and compassion when Sarah is facing adversity in her personal life. 



    The same day she had a house fall through right before closing, one of Sarah's children had a medical scare. 



    As moms and military spouses themselves, her team made sure Sarah knew she could count on them. They could handle the projects. She just needed to take care of her family.



    Sarah first discovered VirtForce through a Hiring Our Heroes webinar on military spouse employment. 



    Then, Sarah kept seeing VirtForce pop up in the military spouse Facebook Groups she's in as the group to join if you are looking for a job that's flexible, virtual and remote. 



    Sarah was part of the private VirtForce Facebook Group for a few years before she accidentally stumbled into the job she has now.



    Tune in to hear Sarah's advice for those who are still looking for remote work.



    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



    VirtForce Job Board



    Hiring Our Heroes 



    Kimber Hill LinkedIn



    Sarah Black LinkedIn



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    12 min
  • 84. Get to Know the USO
    Show Notes | October 22, 2020 | Episode 84



    As a relatively new Navy spouse, VirtForce founder Kimber Hill didn’t know all the USO had to offer until about two years ago.



    She always thought of them as a morale booster organization. But turns out, the USO is much more than entertainment for the troops or a place to take a nap at the airport.



    After Kimber started VirtForce, she realized there are many organizations out there supporting military spouses and the USO is one of the best. 



    If you thought the USO is just entertainment and airport perks, think again.



    In this episode, we’re uncovering USO secrets to career readiness for milspouses and military service members.



    Much like VirtForce, the USO is connecting military spouses and service members to careers, and they do it through professional development services like their USO Pathfinder Transition Program.



    In a recent Facebook Live session, Kimber discussed how the Pathfinder program helps military spouses and transitioning service members navigate the education and career resources available to them with two guests from the USO.



    Guest Lauren Kovaleski was living and working in the fine art industry in New York before she married her high school sweetheart and became an Army wife living in Kansas.



    It was a big transition. There wasn’t a lot of fine art in Kansas. Lauren had to reinvent herself.



    She started working for the USO a month after becoming a military spouse. She has learned about being a military spouse herself while assisting the military community in her role as the USO Pathfinder operations site manager at Fort Campbell.    



    The USO Pathfinder program is designed to be a one-stop shop to help navigate a career journey, like Lauren’s, or military life in general, says USO Pathfinder program development specialist and veteran spouse Danielle Haro.



    There are so many resources out there it can get overwhelming, so the USO pairs you with a transition specialist who works as a resource navigator, or critical connector, with a highly personalized approach.



    The transition specialists map out a personalized Action Plan that is customized to each military spouse or service member.



    The Action Plan is an accessible and user-friendly feature that can be added to the USO mobile app. It keeps you on track and connects you to the right resources as identified by your transition specialist.



    The USO Pathfinder program is focused on resources related to:



    EmploymentEducationFinancial wellnessMentorship



    You don’t know how important a personalized conversation with a transition specialist, or a mentor, can be until you have it.



    Example: A few weeks ago, a VirtForce member asked, “When do I turn in my two weeks’ notice if I’m moving overseas?” It wasn’t until she had a one-on-one conversation with Kimber, she realized she could instead pitch herself as a remote employee.



    A recent survey found a major move is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life, imagine moving many times over throughout the course of your career.



    Military spouses can forget just how resilient they are. It’s nice to connect with others who know what you are going through.



    That’s why the USO wants to invite you to the next Coffee Connection Live, a virtual conversation for military spouses to connect around the world, on Friday, Oct. 23 at 1 pm EST. (Link in the show notes below.)



    Don’t say you’re just a military spouse.
    40 min
  • 83. #Hired: Closing Employment Gaps
    Show Notes | October 20, 2020 | Episode 83



    Amanda Showers has been a stay-at-home mom for the past seven years. During that time, she earned her undergraduate degree and went on to earn an MBA. Since being OCONUS since 2016, she put in countless hours looking for employment and always ended up feeling completely defeated. Her husband's job involves a lot of travel and the stress of figuring out how to work outside of the home was completely overwhelming. So like many military spouses and moms, she put that idea on the back burner. Discovering VirtForce and the possibility of finding real, remote work reignited Amanda's fire to start looking for jobs. Stationed in Hawaii, it has been challenging for Amanda to find work. After sending resume after resume, she was disappointed when her MBA did not stand out because of her lack of work experience. This June, VirtForce helped Amanda close that seven-year employment gap as a customer service expert with SimplrFlex. She has the flexibility to work part-time or full-time from the comfort of her home office. She is still 100% available to her kids at home, while still working, bringing in income and building her professional self again.The day before VirtForce shared the position with SimplrFlex, Amanda had received two rejection letters for jobs she was really excited about. She had been searching for more than a year and had a bit of a breakdown. The very next day, she saw the job posting, applied and was extended a job offer that same day. While she felt silly for coming undone the day before, it made her recognize the importance of being patient and staying persistent. Right when you feel like it's the end, the job just might come and your patience will pay off. Tune in to hear what Amanda likes best about all-digital, remote work. 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



    VirtForce Job Board



    Kimber Hill LinkedIn



    Amanda Showers LinkedIn



    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



    82. Live Resume Critique81. #Hired: Never Settle for Less80. Resume Gap Refresher79. #Hired: Focus on the Now78. Speak Up ― Write it Right Part 277. #Hired: Be Clear About Your Hard-Lines
    15 min
  • 82. Live Resume Critique
    Show Notes | October 15, 2020 | Episode 82



    When you send a company your resume, you want to look like you were molded and cutout specifically for that job. 



    And you want to make it as easy on the hiring manager as possible to decide that they have to call you for an interview. 



    In this unique episode, VirtForce founder and CEO Kimber Hill critiques a resume in front of a live audience. During the critique, the audience asks questions about the resume in real time.   



    Kimber goes over the proper length of a resume, how to tweak it for the job you want and how many past positions you should include on your resume.   



    Right off the bat, Kimber notices the resume she is critiquing is a functional resume, not a chronological resume, meaning it is categorized by experiences and skills relevant to the job the candidate is applying for.



    Functional resumes can be used to conceal periods of unemployment, otherwise known as resume gaps. They can also show that you read the job description and took the time to tailor your resume, highlighting how your skills match with the job qualifications. 



    Pro tip: Keep it on one page!



    The next thing Kimber notes is the length of the resume. It's three pages. If you can, it is recommended to shortly and concisely communicate your work history on a single page. 



    Pro tip: Narrow down your work history!



    The resume also includes too many positions for the job the applicant is applying for. 



    If you are sharing your resume in hopes of landing a fitness instructor job, you don't want to include former positions that would be irrelevant.



    When a hiring manager sees a long list of different positions, they think, "Wow, this person doesn't stick around long." You don't want to give that impression. 



    You want to be smart enough and selective enough to only list the positions that apply to the one you're applying for. 



    Example: Being a team member at Pizza Hut for four months in 2015, is not relevant to being a fitness instructor today. 



    Pro tip: Start sentences with verbs!



    The writer of the resume being critiqued did a great job using bullet points beginning with action verbs to describe their work experience. 



    Example: Proficiently managed customer expectations among demographics including the FBI, military and government. 



    Pro tip: Quantify, quantify, quantify!



    Numbers attract eyeballs and they help detract the hiring manager from the dates that show how long you worked former jobs.



    Example: Oversaw 12 consecutive projects copy writing response letters for 365 people.



    Put some juicy concrete data in your resume.



    If you don't have enough work experience and you are getting rejected from job after job, go out and volunteer, get an internship or take on a project that you can quantify on your resume. 



    Don't forget your objective statement where you clearly state the job you are seeking. If you know the exact position and company name, you should include that too. 



    The bottom line is, when hiring managers read your resume, they not only want to know what you did, but how what you did impacted the company.  



    Tune in to hear what questions our live audience had. 



    If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email [email protected].
    21 min
  • 81. #Hired: Never Settle for Less
    Show Notes | October 14, 2020 | Episode 81



    For those who are hurting for money and need to find their next job ASAP, rushing into the first opportunity that comes along could hurt you.That's what happened to Ryleigh Sims when she took the first job that fell in her lap.Ryleigh was treated like a number or someone the management could talk down to. She was told she could be replaced at anytime. Eventually, Ryleigh had to say enough is enough, and she was followed by more than a dozen other team members.The few times Ryleigh had to walk away from a job were scary. At times, she went up to three months without one, but it ultimately changed the company for the better and Ryleigh ultimately found a better job.There are plenty of jobs out there. You have to be able to find one that works for you. Don't let money hold you down. There is money elsewhere. You just have to find it. There is no reason for you to go to work everyday miserable. Employers need to understand that keeping employees happy will result in better retention. If you make them miserable, they might just walk.



    Applicants have to find something that works for them, for their family and for their lifestyle.  



    Through the experience Ryleigh had at her previous job, she learned a valuable lesson. As she was reading job descriptions, she tried to mold herself each time into the perfect applicant. In actuality, there is no such thing. VirtForce helped Ryleigh realize, she needed to break the mold and just be herself. Instead of trying to be something she wasn't, Ryleigh said enough is enough. I'm tired of being something they want me to be. I'm going to be me for a change. When VirtForce posted an opportunity with Sutherland on its job board, Ryleigh thought back on a time she applied with them years earlier, and did not get the job. Regardless, she decided to apply. A few days later, she received an email from Indeed about Sutherland conducting virtual interviews.  She participated in a virtual interview, making an effort to just be herself, which she admits at times is quirky, and it paid off. Ryleigh impressed the hiring manager enough that she got #hired as a full-time customer support representative.  Sutherland treats her like a person. They check up on her and sincerely ask how she is doing. They treat her like a human being - not a number. Graduating in May, the job with Sutherland was an opportunity for Ryleigh to get her foot in the door, so she has the potential to climb the career ladder when she and her husband move to California next year. Ryleigh's ultimate goal at Sutherland is to get to a position where she can move around with her husband in the US Navy and not be affected by state laws that may be prohibitive to remote work.   Juggling college and a full-time job is going to be a balance for Ryleigh, but she wanted a full-time position for the paid time off and benefits she wasn't getting in a part-time role. Ryleigh encourages current applicants looking for remote work to not give up and take opportunities that are unpaid or underpaid to build experience.Last year, she had an internship that gave her the confidence and the courage to go after the position she has now. Ryleigh knew she had to take the time to find a position that was perfect for her. She encourages others to never settle for less. Tune in to hear how Ryleigh's position as a customer support representative could transition into an opportunity she's passionate about - 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!



    Links and Resources



    VirtForce Facebook Group



    VirtForce Job Board



    Kimber Hill LinkedIn



    Ryleigh Sims LinkedIn



    13 min
  • 80. Resume Gap Refresher
    Show Notes | October 8, 2020 | Episode 80



    Today, we're going to take a personal dive into what having resume gaps can feel like, how to get out of your own head, and how to stop holding yourself back.



    There are many reasons why you might have gaps in your resume. 



    A career pivotConstant PCSingTime off to have kidsGoing back to school Just graduated Lost a job Health issuesNeeded time to explore



    We have all been in one of these situations at one time or another in our careers. 



    You are not alone. You are not the only military spouse, veteran or mom/dad to have this issue and you can overcome. You've got this. 



    The fact is, resume gaps are not a big deal, so stop stressing.



    Before you pick the strategy that works best for you ask yourself these two questions:



    Are you trying to overcome lack of experience?Are you trying to overcome time gaps?



    Whatever your scenario, there are four simple strategies to overcome resume gaps:



    1. If you have not worked in six or more months, create an activity for the next 8-12 weeks that you can put on your resume and talk about in your job interview.



    Example: Get a certification, launch a project, volunteer or pick up an unpaid internship. The goal is to flex your work muscles again.




    2. Close the door on scrutiny.




    Example: If you have a resume with specific dates next to every job, you are inviting scrutiny in. Eliminate some of your time gaps by just including years. Nix the months.



    3. Switch to a functional resume and ditch the dates altogether.



    Example: If a job description says, "We are looking for a marketing manager who has great leadership, marketing and customer service skills," you can take your resume, get rid of the chronological order and simply list your top three skills with a header for leadership, marketing and customer service where you discuss multiple jobs and experiences that demonstrate those skills. 



    4. Keep it short and tailored like a great pair of shorts.



    Example: When VirtForce CEO Kimber Hill was searching for a job, she had a resume crafted for each type of job she was looking for - either a film or marketing position or a communications position. She had two distinct resumes for those two distinct opportunities. 



    The goal is to hook the viewer. Give them just enough information to get them on the line. Make your resume look like you were personally crafted for this 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.



    Links and Resources



    Kimber Hill LinkedIn



    MilSpouse CoffeeHouse Podcast



    In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:



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



    24 min
  • 79. #Hired: Focus on the Now
    Show Notes | October 6, 2020 | Episode 79



    Amanda Mitchell has been at home since her children were born, so when she returned to full-time work last year it was very hard on them.She ended up resigning due to the lack of childcare available to her at her family's current duty station in Germany.In 2019, Amanda received a military spouse scholarship from FINRA to become a certified financial counselor. Finishing her certification helped Amanda realize her end goal was to go back to work.



    Amanda has been looking for remote work since arriving in Germany two years ago.Amanda discovered VirtForce through a friend on Facebook. When she realized VirtForce was exclusively focused on remote work, she was really excited and dove into its podcasts, blogs and resume tips. Amanda identified jobs that were relevant to her by keeping a close eye on VirtForce emails about new job postings. Seeing the frequency of remote job postings helped Amanda realize she could actually have an online job. She had looked for so long, a completely remote, digital job seemed out of reach. VirtForce helped Amanda see that working from home could be her reality. Working to finish her master's degree in accounting, when a part-time bookkeeping job at BMC Accounting was posted, Amanda jumped at the opportunity to use her degree.She loves how her new job fits into her crazy schedule, and allows her to work from home so she can be there for her kids.The owner of BMC Accounting is a veteran himself who serves many veteran-owned business, so he understands the lifestyle and the struggles that come with military life. When Amanda graduates this month, she plans on becoming an Enrolled Agent to help with tax returns. Her ultimate goal is to be a CPA when her family returns to the United States. Here's Amanda's advice to those who are still looking for remote work: Just because what you are looking for isn't available right now, doesn't mean it will not be available in a few months.So focus on what you can do now. Don't stop learning and improving yourself because all of those months waiting are an opportunity to make yourself even more marketable. Read the VirtForce blogs, polish your resume and eventually, someone will see how hard you've been working and how much potential you have. Tune in to hear how Amanda stayed busy with professional development while waiting on the right job to come along. 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



    VirtForce Job Board



    Kimber Hill LinkedIn



    Amanda Mitchell LinkedIn



    FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship



    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



    78. Speak Up ― Write it Right Part 277. #Hired: Be Clear About Your Hard-Lines76. Stop Apologizing ― Write it Right Part 175. #Hired: Just Go For It74. Or Should I Go? ― Resigning Part 273. #Hired: Stand Out with Video



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  • 78. Speak Up ― Write it Right Part 2
    Show Notes | October 1, 2020 | Episode 78



    There is a bad four-letter word plaguing your workplace emails and chats that you didn’t even realize was bad. And he has a five-letter friend he likes to hang out with.



    Last week, we talked about words you are using in work emails and chats that are sabotaging your career like the overuse of, “I’m sorry,” and how cutting it out of your vocabulary can put you on more equal footing with your colleagues.



    In the second half of this two-part series, we’re going over a few more words, starting with the ugly four-letter word, “just.”



    It usually shows up in phrases like, “I just wanted to follow up on …” or “I just wanted to send you a friendly reminder.”



    Using words like “just” are a way to tiptoe into chats and emails you subconsciously feel should be softened.



    The problem with softening is that you might have a great idea or leadership skill that is too subdued. You can’t truly be taken seriously if you are constantly undermining yourself with saboteur language.



    Getting more visibility starts with effective communication and eliminating, “I just …” will help you get there.



    Using soft language can be otherwise said as using fear language. Fear that you may have gone too far or that you might step on someone’s toes, but the good news is, that is 100% in your head.



    You want to project the presence of a capable and qualified team member.  



    Here are some ways to break the habit of softening your sentences with “just”:



    1.    First, allow yourself to write exactly what you are thinking whether it has “just” in it or not. Just get it down. Example: “I just wanted to reach out to give you a heads up that I’m off work tomorrow.” 

    2.    Then, go back and rewrite the sentence in a way that takes out the fear language. Example: “I’m reaching out to remind you I’m off work tomorrow. Hope you have a great day.”



    The tone, or underlying message, implies that your coworker may have forgotten you’re not going to be available.



    The new sentence makes no assumptions that you may have forgotten or not. It’s showing you’re doing your due diligence as a team member to remind your coworker and extending good will for the next day.    



    Using “just” can make your sentence sound like a rushed afterthought. Cutting it out makes the message more intentional.



    Now, for the five-letter friend who likes to hang out with “just.” We’re talking about “think.”



    It most often appears as, “I just think …” which for all the previously discussed reasons, you already know is a phrase you want to avoid.



    So, instead we’re going to talk about the connotation of “think” and how you can make a selection that will sound more professional.  



    At work you are going to be asked about your opinions, plans and ideas a lot. Much of that will be over Zoom meetings, email and chat.



    Here’s why you should avoid the word “think” when delivering those thoughts -- “think” means you have not quite decided.  



    When your boss asks, “Which one?” and you say, “I think the second one,” you’re leaving a level of uncertainty in the decision, and managers want team members who put weight and muscle behind their recommendations.



    An even worse answer would be, “I think the second choice, but that’s just my opinion.” That’s when you see those two nasty words – “think” and “just” – come together, resulting in a huge self-inflicted blow to your own credibility.   



    20 min
  • 77. #Hired: Be Clear About Your Hard-Lines
    Show Notes | September 29, 2020 | Episode 77



    As a military spouse with a toddler at home, Hannah Ledford knew she wanted a job she could take with her to the next duty station and allow her to work from home when needed.



    With a PhD in physiology, at first Hannah was set on going the academic route  ⁠— becoming a professor and doing research at a university.



    When the timing did not work out due to an upcoming PCS combined with COVID, Hannah began looking into other career fields.



    With its resources and vast network, VirtForce demonstrated that remote work was a viable option, so in her cover letter Hannah communicated she was solely looking for remote positions. 



    Hannah is now a regulatory medical writer for a California-based agency focused on medical and technical writing for large pharmaceutical and tech companies. 



    Hannah writes the documentation that is produced during a clinical trial including protocols and clinical study reports.



    Since it is primarily a writing job that can be done from anywhere, Hannah was able to negotiate for a full-time position with remote, part-time flexibility. 



    When she first started interviewing for the job, Hannah was sure to communicate that she is a military spouse whose husband’s job requires frequent flying, so at times, she would need to work remotely.



    Hannah works on-site part of the time and remotely part of the time. Since she has to commute on the on-site days, negotiating the ability to work remotely on the days she needs to be at home with her toddler was really important to her. 



    With an undergrad in English and a PhD in physiology, Hannah is enjoying being able to write all day and keep up with the latest scientific literature and cutting edge medications and technologies. 



    Hannah's advice to other candidates currently applying for remote jobs is to be really clear with yourself about your hard-lines — know where are you willing to comprise and where you need to be unwavering. 



    Hannah was clear about her own needs as a candidate. She did not want to be in a position where the employer thought she would be remote temporarily, and eventually come into the office every day, and she had the expectation of eventually working from home full-time. 



    Tune in to hear more about how long Hannah looked for remote work and how the COVID-19 pandemic both hurt and helped during her job search.



    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



    VirtForce Job Board



    Kimber Hill LinkedIn



    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



    76. Stop Apologizing ― Write it Right Part 175. #Hired: Just Go For It74. Or Should I Go? ― Resigning Part 273. #Hired: Stand Out with Video72. Should I Stay? — Resigning Part 171. #Hired: Work Social Media
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Virtual and Remote Careers for Active-Duty Military Spouses