Get Ahead as a Military Spouse

Managing a career as a military spouse can be challenging due to frequent moves, varying credential requirements, and the added family stress of your spouse's deployments. Learn how to find and manage work opportunities best suited to your skills and needs and excel in the workforce. Access this learning path and all LinkedIn military resources by signing up for a free year of LinkedIn Premium at linkedin.com/military.

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Learning LinkedIn Premium Career and Premium Business with Oliver Schinkten

Discover how to take your job search to the next level and grow your network more efficiently with LinkedIn Premium Career and Premium Business.

25m 22s • COURSE

Managing Your Career: Early Career with Valerie Sutton

Learn how to proactively manage your career by building a career profile that will guide your future growth.

1h 8m • COURSE

Building a Flexible Career with Brie Reynolds

Make your job fit your life. Find out how to request a more flexible schedule or find a new job that offers flexible work.

41m 18s • COURSE

Gaining Skills with LinkedIn Learning with Oliver Schinkten

What's your learning style? Discover how you learn best and how LinkedIn Learning can help you set and achieve your personal and professional goals.

33m 43s • COURSE

Professional Networking with Dorie Clark

You don't have to be an extrovert to be good at networking. Learn networking strategies to network authentically and connect with people you actually like.

29m 41s • COURSE

Writing a Resume with Stacey Gordon

Create a resume that impresses hiring managers and speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn about the nuts and bolts of resume formatting, layout, and word choice.

2h 27m • COURSE

Finding a Job with Jolie Miller

Ready to find your next job? Learn how to prepare yourself for today's job market and land a gig that you'll love.

39m 51s • COURSE

Freelancing Foundations with Jay Clouse

Find out how to start and grow a freelance career. Learn about business basics, finding work, selling work, pricing, and how to make a living freelancing full-time .

47m 14s • COURSE

Informational Interviewing with Barbara Bruno

Learn about how informational interviews are different from job interviews but are also an important part of your job search. Discover how to make the most of these interviews.

49m 18s • COURSE

Working as a Contract or Temporary Employee with Barbara Bruno

Learn how to escalate your career growth—and improve your work-life balance—by taking on a role as a contractor or temporary employee.

47m 2s • COURSE

Finding a Remote Job with Mike Gutman

Learn how to find a remote job. Get tips on conducting a remote job search, acing remote interviews, and staying motivated and productive when you work from home.

1h 7m • COURSE

Mastering Common Interview Questions with Valerie Sutton

Learn how to master the top 10 most common interview questions you'll encounter when looking for a new job.

56m 14s • COURSE

Succeeding in a New Job with Dr. Chaz Austin

Finding a new job is just the beginning. Explore actionable ways to be successful after joining a new company.

27m 54s • COURSE

Setting Your Financial Goals with Ken Boyd

Get a friendly guide to the basics of money management, including financial planning, budgeting, managing debt, and investing, and learn how to set your first financial goals.

1h 7m • COURSE

Negotiating Your Job Offer with Christine DiDonato

Got the job offer? Learn how to understand what your offer covers and negotiate your compensation and benefits when you accept a new job.

1h 19m • COURSE

Asking for a Raise with Lisa Gates

Learn how to understand and communicate your professional value and get what you want in a salary negotiation.

43m 54s • COURSE

Remote Work Foundations with Mike Gutman

Learn best practices for working remotely. Use today's cloud-based tools to stay productive, build culture, and work seamlessly with your team—anywhere there is internet.

1h • COURSE