Unpopular opinion on this #SocialSaturday
Veterans/Military/Military Families, you gotta do the work when you transition from the military.
No one is going to hold your hand and say put your boots on, wear a tie.
You don't have an S-1 reminding you to fill out your #SGLI or GySgt Holiday telling you what the PT uniform of the day (Heartbreak Ridge).
Now, you are not alone in this journey of separation/retirement transition, but you have to put in the work.
Research where you are going to settle down after you leave the military. You may want to go back to your hometown, where you just retired/ separated, or to a completely new location. This is especially important when looking for housing, public schools, and a new career.
If you are not networking in your next location, you're kind of behind the 8 ball. As one of my #GovCon Mentors says, people need to like you and trust you before they do business with you (Neil McConnel).
Don't wait 6 months before you get out and expect positive results. Plan the exit well in advance. I had a 24-18 month window with a checklist etc, and I still didn't land my first job without tapping into my network. The network I have known for a long time. Just applying on LinkedIn, Indeed, Earn Better etc does not have teeth unless it comes with a positive referral.
Don't get me wrong; I see positive stories about candidates getting jobs without any networking. But you need to peel back the onion on the candidate process. How many rejection notices, no callbacks, and interviews did they receive before moving into the offer stage? 1...2...3 How Many licks to the center of Tootsie Roll Lollypop... The world may never know. You need to conduct a thorough forensic study on that one candidate's story.
The best place to find a new job is when you already have a job. There is a difference between a job and a career.
Job: driving #Doordash, Career : applying to Doordash as the customer service account manager. Strongly considering looking for this role 😀 😂
But there is a catch phrase out there that says "own the process/journey". My high school track/cross country coach used to say "run your own race at your pace"
Okay, it's Social Saturday. How can you help #veterans and military families with the transition? Please provide resources job opportunities, open your network in the comments section, and tag your favorite veteran and military family member (I am trying to see something)
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