As I’ve spent more time learning about the experiences of veterans, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges facing veterans is the transition into the civilian world and finding the right job or career post-service.  Translating military experience to corporate job skills is a challenging task, but it is certainly possible. We see similar […]

Why is resume writing so hard?  What seems like a fairly straightforward part of the job search process can sometimes be the most difficult.  Have you ever found yourself with a major case of writer’s block when it comes to creating or updating your resume?  And why is it so much easier to help someone […]

Here at Ama La Vida, we are no strangers to the unpleasant, anxiety-inducing, and downright scary feelings that the job search can bring on. For one, we’ve built our business on coaching people through important career transitions. But we’ve also done it ourselves! (If you haven’t read our story, now is a great time to do so. The […]

Well done! You’ve made the decision to invest in yourself and sign up for coaching. This is an incredible step toward achieving your goals. Kudos to you! This is where the fun starts, and it is also where your work begins. Your coach will do everything in his/her power to support you, but there are […]

You’ve probably spent hours revamping your resume or may have even sought out a specialist to help you do it. Now comes time for the dreaded cover letter. You’ve been told you should write a cover letter, but where do you start? What do you say and how do you say it? Do hiring managers […]