Working with the many folks who have taken part in the Military Transition Roundtable, we have heard a lot of comments from military professionals who are concerned about a delay in hearing about the result from their job interview. Shelly Piedmont, , a career coach and a frequent LinkedIn contributor, just added this insightful post on possible delays in hearing…
Retired Army Sergeant Major Benny R. Kinsey is someone who was successful in his Army recruiting career, and now in his post-retiree role. That’s why we want to share his recent LinkedIn post on humility, focusing on how senior NCOs and officers can adjust to their new duties with a non-military career. Benny, a longtime friend of our publisher, provides…
For the HR/staffing members who read a military professional’s resume, the clock is ticking. Jessica Hernandez, an executive resume writer, shared this LinkedIn post on the four things every resume writer should consider when writing their resume. She noted all four must appear within someone reading the resume with in 15 seconds. Please click on the graphic below to read…
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…
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…

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