Episodes

Show Notes | March 28, 2022| Episode 138 From entire Instagram accounts dedicated to your type to assessments from employers, the Enneagram is HOT right now. What is the Enneagram you ask? I'm here with life coach and Enneagram expert Kristen Earp who is going to break down each personality type and how your type can help reveal what kind of work is right for you. Tune in to unlock the secrets to each Enneagram type and understand yourself a little bit better. 00:00

Show Notes | March 21, 2022 | Episode 137 Milspouse Cailey Shivers first approached the remote job search as a numbers game, using an old resume to apply for as many remote jobs as she could, hoping one would stick. When her ideal remote job came open, Cailey changed her strategy. Coming straight from a government civilian job, she was using her federal resume to apply, which didn't make sense for an executive assistant role at Education First, a completely remote policy organization focused on ...

Show Notes | March 15, 2022 | Episode 136 Here's a question VirtForce gets asked a lot - how exactly do I find a remote job? In this episode, we are giving you Kimber's 5 simple steps to landing the remote job of your dreams - your remote unicorn!

Show Notes | March 7, 2022 | Episode 135 Army Spouse Larrissa Pearce listened to a TED Talk that said, women often don't apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the criteria, which is not always true of their male counterparts. Men will take a chance on themselves even if they have only 3 of the 5 qualities listed in the job description.That truth bomb lit a fire under Larrissa. It gave her the push she needed to take a chance on herself. She took 30 seconds of courage to go for it and applied f...

Show Notes | February 28, 2022 | Episode 134 You're in a job interview and the hiring manager asks you a question you are completely unprepared for. What do you do? Find your "uniqueifier," says CNN News Anchor Alum Lynn Smith.From her days interviewing the biggest celebrities from Dolly Parton to Motley Crue, Lynn knows what makes a great interview and she's sharing her tricks of the trade with VirtForce. Lynn spent that past 15 years anchoring broadcasts on NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline New...

Show Notes | February 22, 2022 | Episode 133 Milspouse Anacani Walters was successfully running a standup paddle board fitness business in Hawaii, but when the COVID-19 pandemic put group fitness classes on hold, she needed to pivot to remote work. While her business is her passion, Anacani needed to find another form of income to support her household. She doesn't look at getting a part-time job as a failure in her own business but having the passion to do whatever it takes to keep her business...

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...

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 ...

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

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 str...

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...

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 car...

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. L...

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 co...

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

Show Notes | October 12, 2021 | Episode 123 Kelly was hoping to find a "side hustle" on the VirtForce Job Board, but instead she found a full-time leadership role at a startup. Kelly was casually keeping an eye on the job board when an interesting opportunity popped up - the scoping engineer role with Flagsin Group, a small veteran-owned consultant company. She applied for the scoping engineer position, but ended up getting #hired as the lead engineer and project manager for the entire scoping p...

Show Notes | October 4, 2021 | Episode 122 Wouldn't it be great if you could grab a cup of coffee with your future employer? Recently, Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint, sponsored 100 free cups of coffee and invited 100 military spouses to a virtual Q&A about their hiring process. VirtForce brought together members who got #hired at Intuit with jobseekers for a casual conversation about how a career at Intuit fits their military lifestyle. Tune in to hear what it's like to work ...

Show Notes | September 27, 2021 | Episode 121 AnnaLissa Theodule started out by looking for a temporary part-time role, but found a career she loves through VirtForce. Before AnnaLissa joined VirtForce, she was aimlessly applying for six months. After using advice from the VirtForce Podcast, she narrowed her intentions and found a job she loves in just 4 weeks. As a business development associate at Workplaceless, AnnaLissa found an employer who understands the military lifestyle and her respons...

Show Notes | September 20, 2021 | Episode 120 It's time to get organized, color code your job search and live a more stress-free lifestyle with the organization gurus at Erin Condren. In this episode, we cover how to live your most graceful and well-planned life in a live recorded workshop with the Erin Condren team. So how can a notebook or planner help you live your best life? What is it about writing out your goals that can propel you to success? All of these mysteries and more are uncovered ...

Show Notes | September 13, 2021 | Episode 119 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partner Stay at Home Profit. After looking for virtual work off and on for years, Lauralee Lambert got serious about her remote job search, and landed a fun and exciting remote role with Travelers in just two months. Lauralee's advice for those who are still looking is to utilize VirtForce’s free resume writing and job interview prep resources, especially how to answer behavioral interview q...

Show Notes | September 7, 2021 | Episode 118 If you've been struggling with the experience paradox, we've got a way to overcome it - experience requirements are #canceled at QuickBooks Live because Intuit's new 80-hour bookkeeping certification is officially here. This course sets the standard for bookkeeping in the US, and it can help you erase some experience requirements that may be holding you back. In this episode, we're telling you everything you need to know about this four-course program...

Show Notes | September 2, 2021 | BONUS Episode Each day, 22 veterans lose their battle with post traumatic stress right here on American soil. The recent withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan could elevate the risk of self-inflicted death rates of our service members and veterans. Retired Army Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn, and host of The Soldier for Life Podcast, reminds us why we need to check-in on the emotional and mental health of our service members, friends and loved ones during this dif...

Show Notes | August 30, 2021 | Episode 117 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partner Stay at Home Profit. Milspouse Victoria Strand applied for her dream job. After a month of not hearing back, she took a job with Instant Teams. On her first day of work, she got an email from the other company. They wanted to interview her. Victoria couldn't let this opportunity pass her by. So, she poured over VirtForce's resources, listening to podcast episodes and taking the free onl...

Show Notes | August 23, 2021 | Episode 116 In the last 10 episodes we have programmed your LinkedIn profile to be a successful job lead funnel and to passively help you climb that career ladder. If you really want to rev-up your LinkedIn job search, you can take initiative and start networking on your own. You never know who the person in your connections list is who could open the door to your next remote job offer. Tune in to the final episode of our LinkedIn series, and we'll teach you how to...