Episodes

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...

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 descrip...

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 descrip...

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 yo...

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 ...

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 lo...

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 applicat...

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 jo...

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 helpe...

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...

Show Notes | May 20, 2020 |Episode 037 We are so excited to release this bonus episode where we sit down with Melissa, a military spouse and Aira Agent. In this jam packed conversation, Melissa and Kimber break down the tips we need to hear as applicants. Melissa, who has two years of experience with Aira, really digs into how you communicate with an Explorer. If you are considering applying with Aira and are nervous about completing the aptitude test where you do a trial run of working with an ...

Show Notes | May 19, 2020 | Episode 036Negotiation takes a lot of patience and persistence. It can be challenging to push through the application process and to keep the momentum going. Often we find ourselves taking the first offer that’s extended to us just so that we can get back into the workforce. VirtForce member Laura joins us to share her #hired story. She is here to encourage, inspire, and remind you that patience is critical when looking for your next #remote opportunity. Laura talks a...

Show Notes | May 14, 2020 | Episode 035 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams. Hear us out on this: the job market does not have to be a scary place right now. There are amazing opportunities out there, from open jobs to volunteer work to courses designed to develop new skills. This strange time is also a great time to learn how to engage as part of a remote team and how to be successful while working from home. In this episode, career coach Kriste...

Show Notes | May 8, 2020 | Episode 034 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams. Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day and we want to take a minute to thank all of the amazing military spouses that are part of the VirtForce community. From our fearless leader Kimber Hill, to our staff, to our amazing volunteer Brand Ambassadors, to the men and women that make up this incredible community. From the bottoms of our hearts: thank you. If you are a new...

Show Notes | May 7, 2020 | Episode 033 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams. Have you ever dreamed of running your own empire? Setting your own hours? Choosing the clients that you want to work with? Then scrolling and click play. Kimber sits down with six-figure Virtual Assistant pace setter, April Wilhelm. Through April’s company, Stay At Home Profit, you can learn VA work from a true pro. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “why can’t I have my cake...

Show Notes | April 30, 2020 | Episode 032 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partners at Instant Teams. The opportunity to apply to be an Aira Agent will open again soon, so buckle up for a crash course in “blind people for dummies.” Our team recently traveled to Military Creator Con and Podfest 2020 in Orlando, FL where Kimber was lucky enough to meet David Goldstein of the iCantCU podcast. David has been visually impaired his entire life. In this episode, Kimber and Da...

Show Notes | April 23, 2020 | Episode 031 We know security clearances can be tricky, especially when navigating life after service and telework. In this episode, we break down how to put your security clearance to use, how to maintain your clearance, and how to obtain security clearance. Kimber sits down with Jeff Bennett of DoD Secure and Red Bike Publishing to answer all of our questions about security clearances and gives us hope that, yes, you can work from home in a job that requires securi...

Show Notes | April 23, 2020 | Episode 029 Warning: This episode covers potentially triggering topics including suicide, substance abuse, and sexual assault. In this episode, we are sharing a raw conversation with entrepreneur and veteran John Krotec of GreenZone Hero. John is using his experiences, including a traumatic brain injury and childhood sexual assault, to bring what he has learned from them to the military community. We are proud to share John’s story during Sexual Assault Awareness Mo...

Show Notes | April 16, 2020 | Episode 028 Volunteer work may be hurting you and may be leading you to self-sabotage your job prospects. In this Resume Bootcamp Teaser episode, we offer some ideas for how to take advantage of #stayinghome to volunteer and bolster your resume. Right now, it feels like a lot of things are out of our control, but something we can control is how shape our volunteer experiences to help us in our job search rather than hurt us. Learn how by listening now. If you are a ...

Show Notes | April 9, 2020 | Episode 027 Solopreneur. Milpreneur. Mompreneur. Do any of these words resonate with you? Good, because this episode is full of advice for anyone considering freelance or contractor work. Kimber sits down with VirtForce family member and wildly successful freelance coach Laura Briggs. They chat about everything from the differences in remote and freelance work to facing the fears that come along with being your own boss. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast...

Show Notes | April 2, 2020 | Episode 026 Hear us out: The Tiger King teaches us how to be our best on video chats like Zoom. We know, that sounds about as far-fetched as believing Carole didn’t kill her husband. On this week's episode, we use hilarious memes and lessons learned from the Tiger King to share with you VirtForce’s 15 Must-Know Zoom Tips. We’re going to prove that you can learn how to be a better remote employee, interviewee, and Zoom video participant just by watching Joe Exotic. Jo...

Show Notes | March 26, 2020 | Episode 025 Disney. Calculus. Gravity. Macbeth. The Declaration of Independence. Can you guess what all of these things have in common? They were all born out of a home office. That’s right, remote work isn’t some new trend. It has been around for over 1.4 million years. In this episode, we take a break from all of the noise surrounding our current pandemic and celebrate the amazing innovations, creations, and leaps forward that have been made while working from hom...

Show Notes | March 19, 2020 | Episode 025 If someone asked you if you wanted to make a difference in the world, would you say yes? If so, tune in. This episode delves into amazing opportunities with Nonprofit Megaphone, a company helping nonprofits acquire and manage the Google Ads Grant. Kimber sits down with fellow milspouse and NPM employee, Heidi, to talk about the 7 positions they are currently hiring for and what it is about NPM that makes it such an amazing place for milspouses looking to...

Show Notes | March 17, 2020 | Episode 024 Working remotely in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? One of the biggest changes, for a lot of employees and companies, has been a sudden shift to remote work. As a subject matter expert in the virtual workforce as well as in business processes, host Kimber is sharing her 8 Strategies to Mitigate Risks for your business and your team. These strategies apply to businesses, business owners, employees, and anyone else who currently finds themselves working...