91. #Hired: Research Before You Apply
Show Notes | November 17, 2020 | Episode 91 After listening to VirtForce's advice about resumes, Angie Owens incorporated and highlighted her work as a military spouse on her resume, which stood out to her employer and came up throughout the interview process. Now, Angie is a part-time business support specialist at premium subscription staffing company Boldly. Prior to VirtForce, Angie would not have focused as much on those volunteerefforts. Angie found out about VirtForce through an Army spouse page onFacebook. As Angie was beginning her search for online job opportunities it wasdifficult to decipher which were legitimate and which were scams. Because of VirtForce, Angie easily narrowed down that list. As a military spouse who has the challenges that so many other milspousesdo, it was encouraging to know there was an organization out there that offers support and vets job opportunities. Angie also appreciates the ongoing relationship VirtForce has withBoldly. After consistently seeing Boldly's activity on the VirtForce Facebook Groupshe could see how the company supports military spouses. Angie loves the incredible team members around the world she gets to workwith on a daily basis. As a military spouse, Angie has worked through a lot of on-boarding processes as she has PCSed from one base to another, and Boldly's has been the highest level she has experienced. While the work at Boldly is extremely fun and gratifying, it is alsochallenging, but Angie has an incredible team who supports her every step of the way. Angie has control over her schedule and can meet the demands of her familyas a military spouse, while still having a gratifying career. Angie kept an eye on virtual job opportunities for more than a year. SeeingBoldly consistently engage on the VirtForce Facebook Group was the push she needed to apply to the company. Angie's advice for those who are still looking for a remote opportunity isjust don't give up, and don't be afraid to submit your application. Once Angie changed her mindset and determined it was time to apply,everything fell into place. Angie recommends researching the companies you are interested in applying to. She watched every video and read every article. She followed Boldly on social media to learn every ounce of information she could. Through that research, she learned the hiring process for Boldly wasdifferent from most companies in the sense that candidates are encouraged to share more of their personal lives. Angie would have neglected to share that information had she not taken thetime to research Boldly's hiring processes. Tune in to learn more about how Angie used VirtForce to get #hired. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear fromyou. Please email support@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today! Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Boldly LinkedIn 88. Behind the Scenes at Boldly 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 inthe great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and inour comments section. VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes 90. Transition to Tech with SkillStorm89. #Hired: Listen to Job Rejection Feedback88. Behind the Scenes at Boldly87. #Hired: Don't Lose Hope86. This Tax Season Get #Hired at Intuit85. #Hired: Stop Counting Yourself Out