The Trident blog shares information and tips with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
Trident’s staff and faculty are focused on the success of all our bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate students. If you’re a new student – or are considering enrollment - these are some of the key resources available to maximize your educational experience so you can prepare yourself for a rewarding career.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingYou’ve worked hard to achieve your degree and are excited about the possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead. You’ve sent your resume to several well-known companies. And, thankfully, you have received an invitation to interview for a position that sounds perfect for you. What should you do? How should you prepare?
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingWhen it comes to your career, social media can be a major asset – or a major hindrance. If leveraged correctly, you can use your LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook profiles to highlight your assets as a job candidate.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingDeena Mullins, Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations for Trident, covers the South Central region of the United States. Residing in San Antonio, her home area includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingLooking career after the military? Use these links to uncover some career opportunities you may not have already considered.
Readtime: 5 Minutes Continue ReadingEarning a doctorate degree is more hiking to the top of Mount Everest and less strolling through Central Park on a warm summer’s day. Students with the smarts and perseverance to reach the highest summit in academia still require a helping hand, and there is no better source of advice than someone who has previously completed this journey.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingBe Focused & Have a Plan: You need to be focused on what you want to do after the military and how to achieve those goals. What do you want to do professionally? Where do you want to live? Make sure you have your transition plan in place, including your education.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingToday, we are indeed all linked to each other by the Internet; we are using smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. The Internet and digital data sharing, is not designed to be secure but to be open and accessible.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingConsidering entering the disaster management or homeland security field, but not sure of how to go about it? The first step is to review the job requirements, required experience, and degree requirements for a disaster manager position. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for disaster managers is projected to grow 6% from 2014 to 2024.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingCover letters are the best way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. For most job openings they are a necessity – and a great way to get the hiring manager to review your resume.
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