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In this episode Air Force veteran Jesse Dieter talks about his path from seven years in combat weather and as a gray beret to building a career in project management. He shares how SkillBridge opened the door to civilian work and how veterans can use what they already know to succeed in this field.
What you’ll hear about:
SkillBridge as a launchpad
Jesse’s internship and how it led to his first role
Why SkillBridge is one of the best tools for transition
Beyond the job title
Roles like scheduler, analyst, coordinator, cost or risk manager
Why you shouldn’t focus only on the title “Project Manager”
Military tasks as projects
Planning missions, coordinating resources, meeting deadlines
How those daily tasks count as project management
Learning how to think
Jesse’s experience with Vets2PM exam prep
Why problem solving matters more than memorizing
Adaptability
Veterans know how to adjust under pressure
Employers value that skill above almost anything
Book smarts + street smarts
Certifications validate skills
Real-world application makes the difference
Preparing while still in uniform
Research certifications, shadow professionals, take on PM tasks
Start putting military experience into PM language early
Veterans as leaders
Clearing roadblocks, supporting teams, keeping the mission first
Why leadership gives veterans an edge in the workplace
Takeaway
Project management is a way of thinking and leading. Veterans already do it. The key is to translate those skills, earn certifications, and keep building on them in the civilian world.
Connect with Jesse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-d-0bb770192/
By Vets2PM (Veterans to Project Managers)4.6
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In this episode Air Force veteran Jesse Dieter talks about his path from seven years in combat weather and as a gray beret to building a career in project management. He shares how SkillBridge opened the door to civilian work and how veterans can use what they already know to succeed in this field.
What you’ll hear about:
SkillBridge as a launchpad
Jesse’s internship and how it led to his first role
Why SkillBridge is one of the best tools for transition
Beyond the job title
Roles like scheduler, analyst, coordinator, cost or risk manager
Why you shouldn’t focus only on the title “Project Manager”
Military tasks as projects
Planning missions, coordinating resources, meeting deadlines
How those daily tasks count as project management
Learning how to think
Jesse’s experience with Vets2PM exam prep
Why problem solving matters more than memorizing
Adaptability
Veterans know how to adjust under pressure
Employers value that skill above almost anything
Book smarts + street smarts
Certifications validate skills
Real-world application makes the difference
Preparing while still in uniform
Research certifications, shadow professionals, take on PM tasks
Start putting military experience into PM language early
Veterans as leaders
Clearing roadblocks, supporting teams, keeping the mission first
Why leadership gives veterans an edge in the workplace
Takeaway
Project management is a way of thinking and leading. Veterans already do it. The key is to translate those skills, earn certifications, and keep building on them in the civilian world.
Connect with Jesse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-d-0bb770192/

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