By Matt Scherer As someone who has worked within the military transition circles, I have been well aware of what is called UCX. I didn’t really understand its impact for transitioning military members until, retired Air Force CMSgt. Jason David posted an article on LinkedIn . “Every paycheck you pay FICA taxes… but did you know that pays into unemployment…
One thing the Military Transition Roundtable team learned through its transition coaching program for its client is to build a target strategy for LinkedIn outreach. We want to share Ed Han’s recent LinkedIn post on this topic. He generated some additional comments from LinkedIn leaders throughout the world.
For Cameron Hudson, a military professional in transition, the LinkedIn Banner is like a branding billboard. By following a short video on Coffee Bunker, Cameron transformed his banner into a message designed to convey his post-military aspirations. Consider this: The LinkedIn Banner is one of the first things a visitor sees upon opening a profile. Cameron takes advantage with…
LinkedIn provides an “open to work” option, a green circle that will appear around your profile photo. Many military veterans in transition learn that they should put the green circle around their profile photo. Meg Guiseppi, a LinkedIn coach and a published author, provides this insight from staffing professionals and others in the talent acquisition industry with this article. At…
Job hunting can be an intimidating process for many individuals, especially when it comes to the interview. Settling into the seat you may already be feeling a growing sense of nervousness as imposter syndrome starts to creep in. Do you even have the experience to work for this company? Should you even be here? And then the actual questions begin.…
One of the best ways to help your community and to help build your networking outreach is through volunteering. In this article, Meg Guiseppe, a friend of the MilTRAC executive team, provides five good reasons how helping others can assist military professionals in transition. Last night, Matt Scherer, our website founder, had the chance to speak to the Alamo PMI…
By Daniel Collins On a transition mentoring call, I always start with “What’s going on with you?” That’s your opening to give your elevator pitch. On today’s call, I had a new mentee and he did not understand what I was asking, so I told him to give me his “Elevator Pitch.” He said, “What does that even mean?” Well,…
As military professionals and their families create a LinkedIn profile, one of the most important things they need is a professional photo that conveys their confidence and approachability. In this Coffee Bunker video, Matt Scherer, the author of “LinkedIn For Military, “shares how to make important changes within one’s LinkedIn profile. <Youtube link: https://youtu.be/_29JdJkIJ60?si=8W4B02F05zdZsvRQ>
Did you take your oath of enlistment or commission in Texas? If so, the Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education institutes in Texas. The benefit doesn’t include living…
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