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Work From Home with Kimber
by Kimber Hill - VirtForce Founder
This is the VirtForce podcast, intentionally created to bring Active Duty Military Spouses and the extended Military Community access to virtual, remote, and location flexible career opportunities. VirtForce is a global online community of Active Duty Milspouses advocating for Virtual Employment. In this Podcast, we interview military friendly Career Providers, Military Influencers, and Resource Junkies to turn you on to the career advancement strategies you need to go remote. Use our resources to pursue a fully virtual career while following your service member around the world. Want more details? Email [email protected]
Episodes
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185. Top 3 Resumes Mistakes of 2024
Did you make these resume mistakes in 2024? Don’t let outdated tactics or missed opportunities keep you from landing your dream job in 2025! In this video, we break down the top three resume mistakes people have been making—and, most importantly, how to fix them so you stand out to recruiters....
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184. 5 Resume Mistakes to Avoid!
Are you struggling with your resume when applying to jobs? You're not alone! In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 most common resume mistakes remote job seekers are making and my team is seeing each week —and how to fix them to start seeing results. Whether you're crafting your first resume…
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183. Get Licensed in 30 Day with Travelers
In just 30 days, Active-Duty Spouses can be professionally licensed and working in a rewarding remote career with a Fortune 500 company. Travelers is on a mission to expand their team from now through early 2025. Employees have immediate day one benefits and perks which include: ✔️ Paid training…
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182. Imagine360 Where MilSpouse Resilience Meets Remote Work
Imagine working for a company that values who you are over what’s on your resume. Imagine360 is revolutionizing recruitment by hiring for character and attitude, giving military spouses an authentic pathway to fulfilling remote careers. This episode dives into what it’s like to work with a team...
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181. 2 Courses to Get #Hired as a Tax Pro
Imagine working from your cozy home office, sipping coffee, and helping taxpayers navigate their financial journeys. TurboTax Live offers sustainable pay, flexible scheduling, and the freedom to work anywhere in the U.S. We're walking you through how to earn the Tax Level 1 Badge through Intuit...
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180. Crack the Code to get #hired in Your Remote Dream Job
In this #Hired success story, we’re diving into the inspiring journey of Angie, an Army veteran who cracked the code on landing a remote job by going full detective mode. Angie knew that finding the right remote opportunity meant more than just submitting resumes—it required deep research into…
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179. 20 Truths You Must Know to Work from Home with Kids - Babies, Toddlers, Preteens
We’re spilling the tea on what it’s really like to work from home with kids! The VirtForce team is getting real about the ups and downs of juggling remote work and parenting. Say goodbye to those sugar-coated myths about the flexibility of remote work—we’re here to give you the scoop! In this...
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178. 3 Interview Flops You Don't Know You're Making
Wanna know why some of our candidates didn’t get #hired? In this video, we’re spilling the tea on the top 3 job interview flops straight from real hiring managers. We’ll dive into actual stories, break down what went wrong, and share what you should do instead! From asking the right questions to...
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177. #Hired from Temp to Full Time Remote Work
Meet Xanthe, a military spouse who discovered her passion through remote work. Despite the challenges of milspouse life, Xanthe remained determined to find a fulfilling career. Through VirtForce, she landed a role that started as a contract but quickly turned into a full-time position due to her...
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176. Career Empowerment for Remote Milspouses
As military spouses, we often face unique challenges in balancing our careers and family life, but what if I told you there’s an employer out there dedicated to supporting military families like never before? Today, I'm excited to share an inspiring story about an employer who not only hires...
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175. #Hired: Find Balance with Part-Time Remote Work
Imagine this: Milspouse Christina is about to board a plane with her two kids, heading to her next duty station, all without missing a single day of work. How? Christina works part-time remote, a flexible solution that transformed her life after joining VirtForce. Through VirtForce, Christina...
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174. FMLA Your Company's Secret Hack to Deployments
174. In this episode, we follow Tori, a dedicated military spouse, as she shares her experience navigating her husband’s yearlong deployment. Separated for the longest duration they've ever faced, Tori found comfort in utilizing FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). This crucial support allowed…
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173. Gold Star Spouse Empowerment: A Resilient #hired Journey
173. Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Vicky Egli, a shining example of strength and resilience. From England to Germany, Vicky's path led her to become a translator for the US Army, where she also met her husband. Despite the tragic loss of her husband to active duty, Vicky…
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172. #Hired: Career Gap Comeback from Myspace to Meta
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 172 Meet Angela, a PR-trained Content Manager who defied a 7-year career gap from Myspace to Meta! Before her milspouse journey, Angela soared from assistant to director in the communications world. But with family priorities, she faced a daunting resume gap....
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171. Negotiate Like a Boss
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 171 Are you ready to master the art of negotiation? In this epic series, Kimber Hill, VirtForce founder and your Milspouse Bestie is spilling the tea on how to negotiate like a boss, from recognizing opportunities to sealing the deal. Join the conversation at...
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170. #Hired: Post Grad Remote Work Success
Show Notes | April14, 2024 | Episode 170 Ever felt that rush trying to snag Taylor Swift tickets? Picture milspuse Kaitlin Debrick in that exact situation - with a twist. Her new remote coworkers had her back, and she scored the tickets! But wait, that's just the beginning of Kaitlin's success.…
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169. Life After the Military: Spouse Edition
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 169 Imagine life after the military - when you can finally put down roots and bid farewell to the days of PCSing. Today, we're getting a sneak peek into what it's like to transition from an active-duty spouse to post-military life. Our friend Ashton not only...
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168. Work from Home & Make a Positive Impact
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 168 We've joined forces with an innovative remote-first company that's making waves in the healthcare industry. Imagine a world where healthcare is affordable for all - that's what Imagine360 is all about. Want to be part of this game-changing mission? Good...
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167. Unleash Your Remote Career Potential at TurboTax
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 167 We’re turning tax season into money-making season. Discover an amazing opportunity where you can make the bulk of your yearly income in just a few months! I'm revealing how you can become a federally authorized tax expert, even if you're starting from...
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166. From Remote Job to Accidental Career
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 166 Join us as we share the incredible journeys of military spouses who started what they thought was just a remote job, that ended up becoming an accidental career. These stories aren't just about finding remote work; they're about discovering a place to…
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165. Maximize Your Employer Benefits - No Cap
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 165 VirtForce supports milspouses in the full spectrum of work, from remote gig-based and project-based work all the way to on-site hourly and salary work. That’s why we are kicking off a series where military spouses can understand what their retirement...
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164. #Hired: 20-Hour Remote Work Week for Parents
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 164 Imagine working 20 hours a week, precisely when your kids are in school – that’s the dream, right? Well, milspouse Ellen Harrison successfully cracked that code! Not only is Ellen an awesome mom, she's also a Marine veteran turned active-duty Air Force...
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163. Become a Bookkeeper in 1 Month or Less
Show Notes | April 14, 2024 | Episode 163 Ready to seize your future? Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a private boot camp led by VirtForce and Intuit. Introducing Intuit Academy's Bookkeeping course, designed to turn you into a proficient bookkeeper in just 1 month – for FREE! Learn…
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162. Slay the Hiring Process at Boldly
Show Notes | April 12, 2024 | Episode 162 Unlock the secrets to successfully applying at the ultimate military-spouse friendly company that’s turning heads in the remote job market. Boldly’s Recruiting Manager and Military Spouse Advocate spills 5 insider tips on how to rock your application and...
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161. #Hired: From Seoul to Remote Work Success
Show Notes | March 27, 2023 | Episode 161 When Zohra moved from South Korea to America, she went from a city with public transportation to one without, so she needed a job she could do from home. After nearly a year of getting rejection letter after rejection letter, she discovered VirtForce.…
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160. Work for a Company That Gives Back
Show Notes | March 20, 2023 | Episode 160 Why would a company whose mission is to create shareholder value contribute millions of dollars to support communities? Not only is it the right thing to do, but they realize their business can’t thrive unless our economies and communities thrive too. We...
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159. #Hired: You Don’t Have to Meet ALL the Job Requirements to Apply
Show Notes | March 13, 2023 | Episode 159 Don’t stop yourself from applying for a job if you don’t have ALL the required qualifications. Navy veteran Bobby only had 3 of the 5 requirements for a Salesforce position at Travelers, but guess what? He landed the role! I’m going to let Bobby tell you...
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158. How to Land Flexible, Part-Time Remote Gig Work
Show Notes | March 6, 2023 | Episode 158 If you’re looking for your next remote gig, look no further! Working Solutions is your golden ticket to landing flexible, part-time work you can do from home. Tune in to learn how you can set your own schedule and work when it’s convenient for you by...
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157. Get #promoted in Less Than 1 Year
Show Notes | February 27, 2023 | Episode 157 LauraLee Lambert was one of the first military spouses to get #hired at the start of VirtForce’s partnership with Travelers, and she’s been climbing the career ladder ever since. Most recently, she got #promoted as a full-time underwriter after...
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Duty Station Download – End of Year Holidays 2022
Show Notes | December 19, 2022 | Duty Station Download This is an exclusive sneak peek to my new show Duty Station Download where I help you discover all of the best things your new duty station has to offer. In this episode, I’ve put together a compilation of the best winter activities at a...
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156. Hacks to Get #hired at Intuit
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 156 We know resume gaps and lack of work experience are common hurdles for military spouses. That’s why today, we’re sharing our TOP 5 hacks to help get you #hired at Intuit. Tune in to hear those insider tips for qualifying for remote positions at…
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155. #Hired: Just Ask to Go Remote
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 155 If you don’t ask, you’ll never know! When you get orders to your next duty station, just ask your current employer if you can take your job remote. The answer could be yes! When milspouse Kayla Hulme learned she was moving, she wrote a proposal to her...
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154. Common Job Application Mistakes
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 154 VirtForce has screened thousands of job applications through the years, and we’ve picked up on some common mistakes we see candidates make over and over again. But not anymore! We’re sharing the top job application mistakes and what you can do to fix...
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153. #Hired After a Live Event with Intuit
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 153 Milspouse and Navy veteran Kylin Ntri had a question about the hiring process, so she attended our virtual Coffee & Connect event with the recruiters at Intuit, where she was able to connect face-to-face with QuickBooks Live recruiter Tessa Eubanks and...
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152. Remote Roles Beyond Customer Service
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 152 Looking for remote work that does NOT require a consistently quiet office? Go into tech! Tech was made for remote work and there is serious career progression and major money to be made in this field. Tune in for the recap of our Coffee & Connect with...
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151. #Hired While Stationed OCONUS
Show Notes | December 16, 2022 | Episode 151 Milspouse Katie had experience in banking and teaching. She didn’t know how that experience could translate into a remote career. That’s where transferrable skills come in. VirtForce helped Katie narrow her remote job search and realize what wasn’t...
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150. Fed Up with Low Milspouse Pay
Show Notes | October 25, 2022 | Episode 150 You know what boils our blood? Military spouses not getting paid what they are worth. Highly educated and qualified people are going from making $100,000 a year to no more than $70,000 when they become a military spouse. What?! That’s crazy and unfair....
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149. #Hired: Why Gig Work is Perfect for Parents
Show Notes | October 20, 2022 | Episode 149 Milspouse Kaitlin Debrick was realistic. As a mom with four children at home, she knew a quiet office space and rigid work schedule were not going to work for her and her growing family. VirtForce introduced Kaitlin to gig-based work. Now, she is…
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148. When to be an Independent Contractor vs. Employee
Show Notes | October 10, 2022 | Episode 148 When looking for remote work on the VirtForce Recruitment Arsenal there are two types of employment status – employee or independent contractor. What’s the difference? We have VirtForce’s own attorney breaking down the pros and cons of both, so you can...
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147. #Hired by a Fortune 500 Company
Show Notes | August 19, 2022 | Episode 147 Remote work is not all gig-based or part-time. There are major Fortune 500 companies who are hiring military spouses in full-time, W-2 remote roles with benefits AND paths for promotion. Milspouse Jennifer Hunter had some misconceptions about remote…
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146. Climb the Career Ladder with Intuit
Show Notes | September 12, 2022 | Episode 146 Since partnering with VirtForce in 2019,
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145. #Hired: Save Examples of Your BEST Work
Show Notes | August 29, 2022 | Episode 145 If your boss sends you an email that says, “This is some of your
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144. Intuit’s Academy is a Vibe
Show Notes | August 8, 2022 | Episode 144 Intuit has launched a brand-new free training course – Intuit Academy, where you can gain skills and unlock opportunities to help you get #hired as a Tax Associate at Intuit for the upcoming tax season. If you lack 1-3 years of tax prep experience, you…
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143. #Hired: How to Find LEGIT Remote Work
Show Notes | August 1, 2022 | Episode 143 When military spouse Laura Alpuche began her remote job search, she started with traditional job boards, like many of us do. Unfortunately, she quickly realized many of the remote opportunities ended up being scams. After Laura discovered VirtForce she...
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142. Are Travelers’ Benefits the G.O.A.T.?
Show Notes | May 9, 2022 | Episode 142 Generous paid time off, childcare discounts, 401k, pension and vacation discounts, employee benefits for remote jobs at Travelers may be the G.O.A.T. – Greatest of ALL Time. We recently held a Coffee & Connect with Travelers, where we brought real VirtForce...
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141. #Hired: Work from Home with Kids
Show Notes | April 25, 2022 | Episode 141 If you have kids at home, you need a remote job with flexibility, where you can work full-time, part-time or take a week off when needed. Stacci, a milspouse and homeschooling mom to two kids, found a remote customer service job where she can log in and...
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140. How the Enneagram Works
Show Notes | April 18, 2022 | Episode 140 How can the Enneagram impact your remote job search? Knowing and understanding how the Enneagram works - aka the way you view the world - can help you in a job interview and the application process. In the second part of this series about the Enneagram,...
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139. #Hired: Get Certified with Salesforce
Show Notes | April 11, 2022 | Episode 139 Do you want to make more than $88,000 a year? Then get certified with Salesforce! Admin jobs for this cloud-based customer relationship management software have grown 34% over the past year, and the average pay for a Salesforce Administrator has grown to...
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138. What is the Enneagram?
Show Notes | March 28, 2022| Episode 138 From entire Instagram accounts dedicated to your type to assessments from employers, the Enneagram is HOT right now. What is the Enneagram you ask? I'm here with life coach and Enneagram expert Kristen Earp who is going to break down each personality type...
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137. #Hired: Why Tailor Your Resume for Your Job Goal
Show Notes | March 21, 2022 | Episode 137 Milspouse Cailey Shivers first approached the remote job search as a numbers game, using an old resume to apply for as many remote jobs as she could, hoping one would stick. When her ideal remote job came open, Cailey changed her strategy. Coming straight...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is the VirtForce podcast, intentionally created to bring Active Duty Military Spouses and the extended Military Community access to virtual, remote, and location flexible career opportunities. VirtForce is a global online community of Active Duty Milspouses advocating for Virtual Employment. In this Podcast, we interview military friendly Career Providers, Military Influencers, and Resource Junkies to turn you on to the career advancement strategies you need to go remote. Use our resources to pursue a fully virtual career while following your service member around the world. Want more details? Email [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Kimber Hill - VirtForce Founder
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This is the VirtForce podcast, intentionally created to bring Active Duty Military Spouses and the extended Military Community access to virtual, remote, and location flexible career opportunities. VirtForce is a global online community of Active Duty Milspouses advocating for Virtual Employment....
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Work From Home with Kimber is created and hosted by Kimber Hill - VirtForce Founder.
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