There’s a saying that goes, treat a person as they are, and that person will remain as they are. Treat a person as they could be, and they will become as what they should be.

In 2006, I was stationed in Baqubah, Iraq as a Combat Videographer in the United States Air Force. In that role, I was attached to Army units with the 4^th Infantry Division and 10^th Special Forces Group, along with other American and Iraqi military units. It was one of the best and one of the hardest experiences of my life. I think most people who have served in the military—especially if they’ve served in an active warzone—would agree that they’re better people for having lived through some of those moments. I have since left the Air Force, but I am certain today that military service has made me and millions of other veterans throughout the country stronger candidates in the civilian workforce for three key reasons.  

You’re writing your resume and getting ready to apply for jobs. Suddenly, everything in your mind comes to a halt. “What are my REAL skills? What should I say about my experience?” So. Many. Questions.

The true reward of growth, success, and consequently learning the most, comes when the right mindset is applied to a challenging situation that others may have flagged as second-rate. 

Chances are, someone you know or love has kick-started their career at MarketStar. As one of Northern Utah’s largest, longest-tenured, and most respected private employers, we have had tens of thousands of people work in our offices and become a part of the MarketStar family. And even though so many people have called MarketStar home at one time or another, many people still say, “Oh…MarketStar! Now, what do you guys do there?”