Do you only think about your career when you start a job search? If so, you are not alone. You probably know that artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting many careers and jobs. But so are other technological and economic changes. Setting aside a little time each week for awhile to think about your career […]
GalleryWork Your Transition from the Military Effectively
Going back to civilian life after military service is a big change. Too many leave planning for it until mere months before they transition. Smart folks start early and learn all they can to ensure their goals and needs are met.
My military transition guides are FREE December 27 – 31, 2018.
Grab one or both […]
Creating A Better Resume
Like many HR people, I am often asked for resume writer recommendations. Some jobseekers want information on resume services or coaches and are hoping for a ‘magic pill’ that results in an immediate job offer.
Yet even those who understand what information is needed to create a useful resume are surprised by the questions a […]
Military Transition: Common Failures… Or My Pet Peeves
I regularly review resumes at events for military in transition and at job fairs. I’m a vet and I like being able to help others in this difficult process or I would not give so much time to it. And yet, at each such event I find myself gritting my teeth and trying not […]
Military Transition: Plan for Success
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 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 […]
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 […]
FIVE STEPS TO JOB SEARCH SUCCESS
Research shows that successful people think about their careers and take specific actions routinely. Here is what they do, do you?
Strengths are identified, used, and developed.
Networking is a continuing process.
Job decisions are based on research, thought, and preparation.
Career plans are regularly reviewed and revised.
Five Steps to Successfully Starting Your Search
STEP 1: WHAT IS IMPORTANT […]
Marketing Yourself
Thinking of leaving the military? Already a “short-timer”? Looking for a new job? You need to know how you can move onto the right career path.
We know, based on research, that most successful people share three common practices. You can too!
The three are:
Build on your strengths.
Have goals, and act on them.
Network consistently.
1. Build on […]
Big Changes: Government or Military Transitioning to Civilian Work
If you have spent a long career in the military or government, the change to the civilian world is often even larger than you expect. Week after week I see people who were accomplished pilots, program managers, XO’s, SMEs, — and who are truly floundering.
Many have unrealistic expectations. For example, senior federal retirees often […]
