We released the 2023 version of our Career Planning Workbook at the recent Top Gun event. The popular workbook contains lists of scholarships and aviation schools, as well as salary tables. And, an entire section is dedicated to career readiness, featuring best practices, tips, and videos. It’s designed for aviation and aerospace students and job […]
Yesterday’s workshop was on of the best panel discussions we’ve ever hosted. It was simply incredible. The session featured three incredible leaders, Ellen Carr from the University of Dubuque, Tim Genc from Future & Active Pilot Advisors (aka FAPA), and Joel Scekeres from JSfirm.com. We discussed the pros and cons of career fairs, focusing heavily […]
Yesterday’s workshop focused on networking. Since many people want to know how to make the most of networking, especially to make it less intimidating and more effective. So, we spent time breaking the actual networking experience into eight easy-to-achieve elements. Be sure to watch the tips video, as it walks through each element. Then we […]
Yesterday’s workshop took us to the east coast where we met the Chief Aviation Strategy Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. But, before we met Marily, we spent time discussing the many ways and locations to participate in positive and professional networking interactions. Among the ideas shared was to be […]
Yesterday’s Career Conversations workshop was one of our finest. We spent half the session talking about the importance of making positive and strong first impressions, not just to create a strong personal brand, but to meet leaders and develop relationships. The tips we shared apply to both in person and virtual situations. The second half […]
Yesterday’s Career Conversations workshop was incredible. A very special thanks to the City of Newport Beach, particularly its Marina Park, for allowing us to host our virtual workshop from its community room. We addressed the career readiness topic of elevator pitches. We broke it down into three primary elements, then shared its importance in various […]
The Fourth Annual Aviation Career Week is just two weeks away. The Week provides a great opportunity for students and job seekers to learn about industry trends, recent hiring changes, and career advice. Each of the workshops and interviews are designed to inspire interactivity from attendees. The relationships created could last lifetimes if approached the […]
We frequently talk about the importance of strong soft skills. Each skill is vital to personal and professional success. Communication is, quite possibly, the most important of them all. In fact, effective communication comprises many soft skills. On Wednesday, March 31, we’ll address effective communication. Lt. Col. Michael Castania will be our guest presenter. He’s […]
The job interview can be an intimidating and anxious experience. However, a proper approach to the interview can lead to success. On Wednesday, March 10, a group of students, job seekers, and professionals will discuss a number of tips to make the job interview work for you. Below is a four-minute video featuring 13 job […]
Perhaps just as intimidating as writing a resume for the first time is participating in networking exchanges. What many fail to recognize is that we network on a regular basis. Networking isn’t solely tied to professional settings. Networking is simply a way of making friends. However, when attending organized networking receptions, it’s easy to get […]