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Laguna Hills, Calif. - Sept. 14, 2007 - Marines are still sorting out the 36 new regs Commandant Gen. James Conway put into effect this summer. Leathernecks are now saying goodbye to their horseshoe flattops, nonissued bags and the practice of walking and talking while using a cell phone.

Marines close to their separation date should realize that grooming standards aren't just something to endure until they leave the Corps; but a sound guide that will also help them during their civilian job hunt and beyond.

There's a lot in the new regs that will help Marines look sharp for a job interview and also when they hire on with a civilian company. And in a civilian world that is increasingly more and more slack, former Marines will stand out as professional and serious applicants.

There's certainly nothing wrong with sporting a "high and tight" to a job interview, but a horseshoe flattop or teardrop is too extreme in the civilian world. The Corps has also done away with male Marines wearing earrings when they're in their civvies - former Marines should follow this rule during their military to civilian transition.

The new Marine grooming standards address the so-called "gangsta" look by requiring Marines to use a belt when wearing trousers with belt loops, as well as mandating that they remove platinum or gold dental caps worn for decorative reasons. Former Marines should stick to these regs when trying to secure a job in a professional environment.

Marines need to remember that when going on a civilian job interview, appearance is hugely important. A Marine reg haircut with a dark suit, white shirt and a conservative red tie will signal your respect for the interview process. Some civilians think it is acceptable to wear business casual dress (chinos, button down shirt, no tie, no jacket) for an interview, but they are seriously mistaken.

If Marines can embrace the new regs, they'll not only have a smoother time in the Corps, but also give themselves an advantage when they start their civilian job hunt. Investigate the Marines' transition assistance programs for more information.

To learn more about civilian education courses, Marine Corps program tuition assistance and military career transition issues, visit Allied Schools at www.education4military.com or call (888) 501-5221 to speak with a military admissions representative.
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Laguna Hills, Calif. - Sept. 11, 2007 - Allied Schools was recently honored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for meeting the DVA's high compliance standards with respect to record keeping. Allied Schools is approved for veterans training and offers military distance learning courses in real estate, the medical field and business.

Allied's Karen Wenzel, director of education for military, accepted the "Zero Deficiency Award" on behalf of Allied this past July at the Conference of Veterans Education Specialists in Spokane, Wash. Wenzel helps veterans use their military education benefits for career training.

"This award is a tremendous honor," said George Achenbach, president, Allied Schools. "We feel privileged to have been able to help thousands of veterans and active-duty service members take military correspondence courses."

This rare DVA recognition resulted from an on-site inspection of veterans' records at Allied Schools' Laguna Hills, Calif., headquarters. The DVA examined records for the years 2004 to 2007, finding that Allied paid outstanding attention to detail with respect to veterans' certification issues and record keeping.

Achenbach pointed out that Wenzel is uniquely qualified to serve veterans that come to Allied for training, because she herself is a veteran. Wenzel served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an executive officer in Virginia, as well on the Inspector General's (IG) staff in Washington D.C. Her Marine career also included duty in California as a base education officer and a credentialed high school teacher, among other things.

To learn more about military online education and military tuition assistance, please visit Allied Schools at www.education4military.com or call (888) 501-5221 to speak with a military admissions representative.
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