Recruiter Helps Veterans, Military Spouses Find Employment at Pearl
“There are so many challenges facing our service men and women,” said Williams, a recruitment specialist for Pearl Interactive Network (Pearl). “The transition to civilian employment is not an easy one for so many coming out of the military.”
US Army Veteran Says Employee Focus Brought Him to Pearl
Tony LaBona, 36, of Stanton, Kentucky, was not just looking for an opportunity to be successful, but to also work for a company committed to giving its employees the tools to be successful. He found that – and more – at Pearl Interactive Network. LaBona, a senior supervisor for the […]
Employment Tip – State Grassroots Veteran Employment Programs
Quite often, strategies that increase veteran employment the most are shaped at the local community level. This is one of the reasons why the Department of Veterans Affairs partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program. The U.S. Chamber works with state and local chambers and […]
Tips for creating a resume that gets results
We know the job market is tough right now, and that a faulty résumé can hinder your job search before you’re able to get your foot in the door.
Continuing Education Resources for Veterans
The following is a repost from Accreditedonlinecolleges.org. Active soldiers and veterans are important members of American society — soldiers, because they fight to keep the American people safe, and veterans because they bring their past experiences and wisdom back to society–which can help catalyze better decisions surrounding war and protection […]
US Veterans Pay Heavily for War
WASHINGTON – Ten years after the United States went to war in Iraq, one of the most common numbers associated with the conflict is the tally of Americans killed: nearly 4,500.
Merry Korn discusses employing disabled veterans on Federal News Radio
Merry Korn, CEO of Pearl Interactive Network answers questions about hiring service-disabled veterans on the Federal News Radio website.
New technologies open job opportunities for injured veterans
This is a repost from the Stars and Stripes blog By Leo Shane III WASHINGTON — When Pfizer was considering sending some administrative jobs overseas, Merry Korn convinced them to outsource them to wounded veterans instead. Korn, owner of Pearl Interactive Network said she currently has four home bound, injured […]
CEO of Pearl Interactive Network completes TUCK-WBENC Executive Program
Merry Korn, CEO of Pearl Interactive Network, completed the 2012 Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, an intensive week-long executive learning experience held at IBM’s Learning Center in Armonk, NY, along with 50 other women entrepreneurs earlier this month. The Tuck-WBENC Executive Program, which was established in 2003 and has been sponsored by […]
Informational Interviews Help in Learning about Employment Opportunities
Source: About.com When you respond to newspaper or online ads, your resume is one of hundreds that will be viewed. We recommend “informational interviews”. An informational interview is an interview conducted to collect information about a job, career field, industry or company. It could also be used as a source […]
Military Skills Translators Match Veterans’ Skills to Civilian Jobs
A big challenge for veterans looking to find civilian jobs is understanding how your military skills fit jobs in the civilian market place.