Veteran-Friendly Employers: Identifying Companies Committed to Hiring Veterans

As a way of saying thank you, many employers throughout the United States have initiatives that include both hiring and on-the-job training for military veterans and their spouses. 

These employers recognize that the soft skills veterans have developed throughout their …

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6 “P’s” For Veterans Returning To the Workforce

Transitioning from the military back into regular civilian life can be difficult, especially when it comes to finding a job. For starters, you will have to look for positions that are suited to your skills, and this process can take …

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Translate Your Military Skills For a Civilian Job Resume

Once you leave the military after years of service, finding a well-paying job to support your lifestyle becomes a top priority. However, many veterans are often unsure of where to start their search for a normal job. This is primarily …

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How a U.S. Navy Veteran Transitioned from the Nuclear Power Program to a Successful Engineering Career

Join us on the latest episode of the FourBlock Podcast as hosts Michael Abrams and Lindsey Pollak engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Tom Croff, the head of the Aviation Department at Matern Professional Engineering. With a rich background that …

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How Serving in the Air Force Taught Me To Embrace Unexpected Work Challenges

The path that led Lauren Perone Jones, vice president and senior managing counsel at Mastercard, to where she is today has been far from direct. After graduating law school with a license to work in New York and Connecticut — but …

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The Next Mission: Finding Purpose After Your Transition

Remember those “Choose Your Own Adventure” books you used to love as a kid? Just like in one of those books, service members start their journey in a similar place, but quickly come upon inflection points at which their choices …

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How an Infantry Officer Got Into a Career in Tech

This week we welcome West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran George Chewning, who served five years as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer including a deployment to Afghanistan.

In conversation with FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams, George shares details of his …

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I’m a Veteran and Mother Who Used My Unique Skills and Perseverance to Find My Professional Passion

Transitioning from the military to a civilian job is not easy. “You are going to have moments when you wished you were still in the military,” notes Lisa Abuwi, a former Marine, who has dealt with this herself. At these …

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How These 15+ Companies Support Veterans in the Workplace

Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in the military and recognize the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. For many veterans, transitioning to civilian life comes with unique challenges, from finding meaningful employment to …

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Military Lessons That Empower My Work at Freddie Mac

My journey from the military to my role as an IT risk senior at Freddie Mac is marked by growth, resilience and a deep sense of purpose. Reflecting on my path, I see how the lessons I’ve learned as a …

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