Show Notes | October 18, 2021 | Episode 124 You did it! You landed an interview for your ideal remote job, but the work doesn’t stop there. Now, it’s time to learn the art of the follow up. Did you know the follow up starts before the interview even happens? That’s right. We’re going to show you how to make a human connection with the hiring manager that will set you apart from the other candidates. Tune in to master the art of the follow up in just 5 easy steps.  5 steps ? 00:00 Intro? 01:50 1. Start before the interview begins  ? 04:40 2. Look for “sticking points”? 06:05 3. “What’s the best time to follow up?”? 07:05 4. Send a “thank you” note? 10:20 5. Send a follow up Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Launching LinkedIn from VirtForce’s online school Rocket Remote Freemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

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124. The Art of the Follow Up

Show Notes | October 12, 2021 | Episode 123 Kelly was hoping to find a "side hustle" on the VirtForce Job Board, but instead she found a full-time leadership role at a startup.  Kelly was casually keeping an eye on the job board when an interesting opportunity popped up - the scoping engineer role with Flagsin Group, a small veteran-owned consultant company.  She applied for the scoping engineer position, but ended up getting #hired as the lead engineer and project manager for the entire scoping project. Tune in to hear how staying open-minded led Kelly to a career that is keeping her happy, fulfilled and in her realm of expertise. Links and Resources Kimber Hill LinkedIn Kelly Collins LinkedIn  In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 122. Coffee & Connect with Intuit121. #Hired: Narrow Down Your Options120. Get Organized with Erin Condren119. #Hired: Research Behavioral Interview Questions118. Intuit’s Free Bookkeeping Cert for Milspouses117. #Hired: Be Ready When Opportunity Strikes About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

123. #Hired: Stay Open-Minded

Show Notes | October 4, 2021 | Episode 122 Wouldn't it be great if you could grab a cup of coffee with your future employer?  Recently, Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint, sponsored 100 free cups of coffee and invited 100 military spouses to a virtual Q&A about their hiring process.  VirtForce brought together members who got #hired at Intuit with jobseekers for a casual conversation about how a career at Intuit fits their military lifestyle.   Tune in to hear what it's like to work behind the scenes at this amazing Fortune 100 company.  Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Intuit LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Register for the Bookkeeping Certification Course – http://bit.ly/VFBKCERT Register for the Intuit Talent Community – http://bit.ly/VFINT QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification Instructions Enrolled Agent (EA) Credential Assistance Program Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

122. Coffee & Connect with Intuit

Show Notes | September 27, 2021 | Episode 121 AnnaLissa Theodule started out by looking for a temporary part-time role, but found a career she loves through VirtForce.  Before AnnaLissa joined VirtForce, she was aimlessly applying for six months. After using advice from the VirtForce Podcast, she narrowed her intentions and found a job she loves in just 4 weeks.  As a business development associate at Workplaceless, AnnaLissa found an employer who understands the military lifestyle and her responsibilities as a new mom. Tune in to hear how AnnaLissa's job search completely changed when she narrowed down her options.  Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn AnnaLissa Theodule LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. How to Ace Your Virtual Interview How to Negotiate Like a Pro Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 120. Get Organized with Erin Condren119. #Hired: Research Behavioral Interview Questions118. Intuit’s Free Bookkeeping Cert for Milspouses117. #Hired: Be Ready When Opportunity Strikes116. LinkedIn Networking & Connections115. LinkedIn Posts & Content About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

121. #Hired: Narrow Down Your Options

Show Notes | September 20, 2021 | Episode 120   It's time to get organized, color code your job search and live a more stress-free lifestyle with the organization gurus at Erin Condren. In this episode, we cover how to live your most graceful and well-planned life in a live recorded workshop with the Erin Condren team. So how can a notebook or planner help you live your best life? What is it about writing out your goals that can propel you to success? All of these mysteries and more are uncovered by our teacher and friend Mechaela from Erin Condren's flagship store in Orange County.  Plus, we're telling you how to get $10 off your next Erin Condren purchase. Grab a pen and your planner or notebook and tune in now!  Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Erin Condren Design LinkedIn Mechaela Vardoulakis LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Quiz: What Type of Planner is Best for Me? - Erin Condren Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate Program Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

120. Get Organized with Erin Condren

Show Notes | September 13, 2021 | Episode 119 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partner Stay at Home Profit.  After looking for virtual work off and on for years, Lauralee Lambert got serious about her remote job search, and landed a fun and exciting remote role with Travelers in just two months.  Lauralee's advice for those who are still looking is to utilize VirtForce’s free resume writing and job interview prep resources, especially how to answer behavioral interview questions. Those can be tricky, so it's important to prepare and practice!  Tune in to hear why Lauralee loves working for this industry leader that is creating remote opportunities for military spouses.   Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Lauralee Lambert LinkedIn  In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. How to Ace Your Virtual Interview VirtForce Career Coach Partners Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 118. Intuit's Free Bookkeeping Cert for Milspouses117. #Hired: Be Ready When Opportunity Strikes116. LinkedIn Networking & Connections115. LinkedIn Posts & Content114. LinkedIn Recommendations113. LinkedIn Experience & Endorsements About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

119. #Hired: Research Behavioral Interview Questions

Show Notes | September 7, 2021 | Episode 118  If you've been struggling with the experience paradox, we've got a way to overcome it - experience requirements are #canceled at QuickBooks Live because Intuit's new 80-hour bookkeeping certification is officially here.  This course sets the standard for bookkeeping in the US, and it can help you erase some experience requirements that may be holding you back. In this episode, we're telling you everything you need to know about this four-course program that is available right now through Coursera and FREE to the military community.   Tune in to hear how you can overcome lack of education, lack of experience and launch a bookkeeping career from home.    Links and Resources Register for the Bookkeeping Certification Course - http://bit.ly/VFBKCERT Register for the Intuit Talent Community - http://bit.ly/VFINT VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Intuit LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate Program105. Experience Requirements are #CANCELED at QuickBooks103. Bookkeeping Side Hustle Certs98. How to Get Your Next Career Cert Paid For18. Intuit® Partnership Reveal Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

118. Intuit’s Free Bookkeeping Cert for Milspouses

Show Notes | September 2, 2021 | BONUS Episode Each day, 22 veterans lose their battle with post traumatic stress right here on American soil. The recent withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan could elevate the risk of self-inflicted death rates of our service members and veterans. Retired Army Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn, and host of The Soldier for Life Podcast, reminds us why we need to check-in on the emotional and mental health of our service members, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.  Olivia offers a unique perspective having recently retired from the US Army, a career that spanned 20 years and took her to The Pentagon, Fort Hood, Texas and West Point, as well as three tours to Iraq.  Tune in to hear her thoughts on what the American military is struggling with right now, and how you can help change #22ADAY. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources The Soldier for Life Podcast The #22ADAY Movement Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

BONUS: Afghanistan Withdrawal Prompts Mental & Emotional Health Check

Show Notes | August 30, 2021 | Episode 117 This episode is sponsored by our military spouse employment partner Stay at Home Profit.   Milspouse Victoria Strand applied for her dream job. After a month of not hearing back, she took a job with Instant Teams. On her first day of work, she got an email from the other company. They wanted to interview her.  Victoria couldn't let this opportunity pass her by. So, she poured over VirtForce's resources, listening to podcast episodes and taking the free online course How to Ace Your Virtual Interview. With a fresh understanding of how to impress in a virtual job interview, Victoria landed her dream job!  Victoria realizes it's not ideal to leave one job for another so quickly, but it happens. "You never know when opportunity is going to strike," she says. Victoria had to follow her heart and do what was best for her life and career. It may not always be the best timing, but it all works out in the end. Tune in to hear where Victoria is working now, and her advice for those who are still trying to land their ideal remote job. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today! Links and Resources VirtForce Facebook Group VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn Victoria Strand LinkedIn  How to Ace Your Virtual Interview In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: 116. LinkedIn Networking & Connections115. LinkedIn Posts & Content114. LinkedIn Recommendations113. LinkedIn Experience & Endorsements112. LinkedIn About Section111. LinkedIn Cover & Profile Photos About Our SponsorStay At Home Profit provides education, consulting, scholarships and career opportunities for military spouses and veterans in remote work through virtual assisting & digital marketing in an authentic and transparent environment. Stay At Home Profit spent 4 years developing and perfecting multiple certification programs that enhance military spouse’s and veterans’ skill sets and experience to get hired remotely in the digital workforce. Join the Stay At Home Profit family today and check out our 5-week RVAC Remote Virtual Assistant Certificate program at bit.ly/vf-profit.

117. #Hired: Be Ready When Opportunity Strikes

Show Notes | August 23, 2021 | Episode 116 In the last 10 episodes we have programmed your LinkedIn profile to be a successful job lead funnel and to passively help you climb that career ladder. If you really want to rev-up your LinkedIn job search, you can take initiative and start networking on your own. You never know who the person in your connections list is who could open the door to your next remote job offer. Tune in to the final episode of our LinkedIn series, and we'll teach you how to build and nurture your network on LinkedIn. You'll have your next job offer before you know it! If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

116. LinkedIn Networking & Connections

Show Notes | August 16, 2021 | Episode 115 Are you actively searching for a job or actively career climbing?  If so, you should be sharing and engaging with content about the industry you are interested in several times a week. You want to bring relative, career-related information to LinkedIn because your future boss and colleagues will likely see it. Did you know under the Activity tab, a future employer can see everything you have liked, commented on, shared and created? Here's a good rule of thumb. Don't share or engage with content that is: PoliticalPersonal Religious In the next two episodes, we'll show you how to put together a personal game plan for what you should be sharing on LinkedIn. Get ready to take that next step!  If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

115. LinkedIn Posts & Content

Show Notes | August 9, 2021 | Episode 114 On LinkedIn there is a technique to acquiring an impressive list of recommendations. There is also a technique to building high quantities of endorsements on a limited number of skill sets.  All we're asking is for a little reciprocity.  Reciprocity simply means giving and receiving. And on LinkedIn, it should go in that order. If you give a great recommendation, all you're asking in return, honey, is to get one on your LinkedIn profile. It's fun. It's easy, and it can help you build and nurture your digital friendships.  Tune in to hear VirtForce founder Kimber Hill spill her secret sauce for getting more of her friends and colleagues to invest their time in giving her great recommendations and endorsements.   If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

114. LinkedIn Recommendations

Show Notes | August 2, 2021 | Episode 113 People are going to look you up on LinkedIn. End of discussion.  When they get to your profile, what you choose to include or omit will either strengthen your position as an expert in your field or confuse the visitor.  You must be careful about what you include in education, work experience, skills and even your accomplishments. It all directly impacts how you are endorsed. How you show up in the algorithm. And what a recruiter or hiring manager might think when they view your profile.  But don't worry. Don't let all of this stress you out! It's quite simple to navigate. In this episode, we have step-by-step best practices to help you succeed in these areas. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

113. LinkedIn Experience & Endorsements

Show Notes | July 26, 2021 | Episode 112 Your About section on LinkedIn is like your open cover letter to the world. This is where you get to show off your personality and your career highlights. We're teaching you a 3-part formula to cultivate the RIGHT message that will intrigue hiring managers and invite recruiters to contact you. Tune in to learn the formula! We're also breaking down and dissecting an example for each of the three components.  When you're finished and you've completed your About section, please email it to podcast@virtforce.us. We want to see your finished products!  If you are a new listener, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us to let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Premium HERE. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

112. LinkedIn About Section

Show Notes | July 19, 2021 | Episode 111 Did you know the human brain can process images 60,000 times faster than text? Then, it's no surprise that your LinkedIn profile should have some stellar photos! That includes your profile photo and your cover photo. Here are some more stats for you, a professional photo on LinkedIn gets 14 times more views than a candid photo, and about 90% of LinkedIn users are leaving their cover photo blank. Don't leave that advertising space untapped! Contrary to your mental blocks, no graphic design experience is necessary to create a great cover photo, and you can have a stellar head shot without paying hundreds of dollars for a professional photographer. We are going to transform your LinkedIn with a new cover photo and new profile photo in less than a day and for zero dollars.  Tune in! We're teaching you how to hack these two very visual parts of your LinkedIn profile for immediate success. If you are a new listener to VirtForce podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please email podcast@virtforce.us and let us know how we can help you today. Links and Resources VirtForce Job Board Kimber Hill LinkedIn In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Rocket RemoteFreemium Course (Episodes 106-120)  Subscribe to Rocket Remote and complete your candidate profile to get access to our Premium course. Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.   VirtForce on Facebook VirtForce on LinkedIn VirtForce on Instagram Check Out Recent Podcast Episodes: VirtForce Podcast on Apple Podcasts  VirtForce Podcast on Spotify VirtForce Linktree

111. LinkedIn Cover & Profile Photos

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