In category: Military Transition / Veterans
Empathy for Veterans and Recruiters
Many veterans on the job hunt get frustrated because they feel like potential employers don’t understand or appreciate their experiences. While this is often true, we have to remember that empathy goes both ways. Service members also need to find ways to understand the unique c… more
Networking With Civilians: Four Steps To Effective Sea Stories
Networks are groups of people who know you, not just people who know you exist. One of the best ways to become a real person in the eyes of others is to talk about your experiences and ideas. Face-to-face conversations are the chance for you to add context and depth to your exper… more
Five Military Transition Questions with Engility’s Mike Snodgrass
Mike, tell us about yourself I joined the Air Force in 1978 after graduating from the Air Force Academy. I flew F-4s, F-16s, F-15s, C-130s and more. It was mostly a storybook career mix of operational and staff assignments at all levels. After 33 years I decided it was time … more
Armed Forces Day 2013
Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May, falling on May 18 this year. That's the day we should all thank a military member for their service, fly the flag and appreciate what the military does for our country. The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated in 1950,… more
Job Search Lessons from May’s Military Holidays
May is the month we recognize and remember several aspects of our military: Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 10) is a recent recognition of their support. Armed Forces Day (May 18) recognizes those currently in service. Memorial Day (May 27) recognizes those who died in… more