One of our valued LinkedIn connections shared this Dr. Heather Maietta’s post on public speaking. To us, this is a key skill for everyone facing an exodus from military service. We recommend too that military professionals of all ranks consider joining a Toastmasters group, an amazing non-profit. RELATED: Don’t be afraid to amplify your voice. Note: Want to know more…
Does your voice properly resonate, especially when you get that chance to make that 30-second elevator speech? I took part in a recent Vets2Industry program where one military professional in transition spoke in a monotone voice. That made me think of how he needed some coaching. RELATED: VETS2Industry website. I suggested that he consider Toastmasters as a training resource to…
I have worked with military professionals who have created a beautiful resume. Their career was brilliant in the things they have done. Despite these assets and capabilities, they are not getting job interviews or discovering opportunities. When Meg Guiseppi. posted this article on social proof on her LInkedIn profile, I wanted to share her article on this important topic. I…
Deon Myers is someone who gets the power of building a military network. Now, retired, Deon works with the team at the Military Transition Roundtable to help lead small groups via Zoom. When he published this recent LinkedIn post, we want to share his recent LinkedIn post. You can click on the graphic below to find his post on the…
To the MILTRAC team, Austin Belcak is a person we follow online as a transition resource. When he recently posted “7 Ways to Stay Motivated During a Long Job search,” we wanted to share his insight. Of the seven tips, Belcak posted, we especially liked his “Make A Habit of Reflecting on Wins.” “We often spend most of our energy…
Meg Guiseppi, an executive placement coach, suggested that people take a moment every week to “Google” their name. “The hiring process is costly. Hiring professionals don’t want to waste time and money on candidates who are unacceptable or undesirable,” Guiseppi, a frequent contributor to MILTrac posted. “They use social media to source and assess candidates,” she added. “Anything you post…
Shawn Welsh, one of our original Military Transition Roundtable students and the founder of S.O.S. Podcast, is releasing a Memorial Day week schedule of broadcasts aimed at helping military professionals in transition. We encourage our MILTrac readers to add these podcasts to their listening schedule. Podcasts are a great way to break up a long commute from…
Justin Mecham, a LinkedIn contributor, posted this amazing article on job interview questions. m He added a graphic (see below) with 12 questions. Reading it made me think of Jeff Carter, a retired, senior Air Force officer who used similar questions as he was transitioning from the military. When Carter left the Air Force several years ago, he served as…
The next generation of military professionals are looking for retired military professionals to serve as JROTC instructors with an online seminar set for April 29, 2- 4 p.m. Interested professionals can use the QR code in the graphic below.
One of the things we hear often at the Military Transition Roundtable is that a veteran’s first job was not a good fit for them. Yet, going back to LinkedIn to locate a new job can lead to troubles, especially when someone’s HR or employers notice a chance to a profile with a LinkedIn “Open to Work” green banner. Meg…
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