A very common failure in military transition to a successful civilian career is a lack of focus. This applies even if you think you might want to keep doing what you have done in the military. A failure to look at your own successes and do some self-analysis so you understand your short and […]
Military Transition: Research Cheat Sheet
As you develop your job search plan a ‘cheat sheet’ helps to uncover some common issues which you need to understand. Answers to these questions will help you select employers who meet your goals. Later, as you interview, review the research you did on the questions to prepare for the interview. Then select questions […]
Military Transition: Smart Resume Tips
A resume is an advertisement for you – designed solely to show what you can do immediately for an employer, so that they will contact you.
1. Focus, Focus, Focus!
Before you create your resumes, focus on the specific type of work you want to do and the organizations you want to work with. This takes […]
Military Transition: Start Smart for Success
The Good news: You have skills and knowledge that can lead to a good job. Companies are hiring vets and the federal government has hired more in the past few years than ever before.
However, you may want to jump into an active job search and find a job fast. Or perhaps you think that […]
Military Transition: Understanding Private Sector Pay
Civilian compensation is very different from military pay and benefits. Thus it is important that you learn what to expect in your chosen career field.
What do you want?
Your chosen career plays a big role in your pay. Those fields where there is high demand but limited supply generally pay well – current example is […]
Military Transition: 3 Networking Tips
It’s not rocket science or millions of people wouldn’t be doing it so successfully. And you know how to do it, too, if you take the time.
Tip 1. Define your Plan
Start with a plan. What do you need to do now and what will you do once you are in your desired civilian location? […]
Veterans Day – Job Search Tips for Military
From our Veterans Day Twitter-fest.
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Military Transition Articles
These are links to articles on LinkedIn from my new series on successful transition to the private sector. They are based on many years of working with transitioning military and veterans in job search and career development efforts.
Preparation and Strategy
Figuring out what you really want to do and how well you understand your job […]
Military Transition: Social Media Tips
There is excellent advice on LinkedIn’s own blog and many other sources on developing your online presence, branding, and use of social media in job search. Do you know that over 90% of recruiters and hiring managers look for candidates via social media? And that most people look for your LinkedIn profile before contacting […]
Four Steps for Using Your Past to Create Your Future
I often speak on using your past to create your future. Many people assume that only works if what you want to do next is a linear path from the work you have done already. But that is not the only way to use your past. If you think you might want to change […]
