SuccessVets: Advice For Veterans On Life After The Military

Tom Wolfe is an author, columnist, career coach, veteran, and an expert in the field of military-to-civilian career transition. During his career he assisted thousands of service members in their searches for employment, placing more than 3000 in their new jobs. Prior to civilian life, he graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy and served as a surface warfare officer. He teaches transition courses, gives seminars on career and job change, writes about the career transition process, and continues to counsel current and former military personnel. In this interview, we talk about making the decision to get out, interviewing tips, and steps you can take right now to set yourself up for success in your transition.

Tom Wolfe is an author, columnist, career coach, veteran, and an expert in the field of military-to-civilian career transition. During his career he assisted thousands of service members in their searches for employment, placing more than 3000 in their new jobs. Prior to civilian life, he graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy and served as a surface warfare officer. He teaches transition courses, gives seminars on career and job change, writes about the career transition process, and continues to counsel current and former military personnel. In this interview, we talk about making the decision to get out, interviewing tips, and steps you can take right now to set yourself up for success in your transition.

Jake got out of the Navy as a Lieutenant submarine officer. He served on the USS Pennsylvania as an Electrical Assistant, Chemical/Radiological Controls Assistant, and Main Propulsion Assistant. He parlayed his experience into a career in the energy industry. He is now a Coordinator in Pipeline Risk and Integrity at Access Midstream. Jake found a lot of value out of using Alliance, a top recruiting firm for military officers. Find out about his journey!

Kyra was a Navy surface warfare officer who served on the USS Russell, USS Lake Erie, and at Special Operations Command, Pacific. She started the head-hunting process but realized that the corporate world was not for her. She then pursued her passions combined with skills she learned in the military, starting her career in stand-up comedy and also finding her way back into the Navy as a reservist. Find out what she learned on her journey after active duty in the podcast!

Is one of your priorities to land a job near your ideal location? Are you having trouble dealing with your command as you transition from the military? These are just a couple of the things that Dan Rader talks about in this interview. Dan was a Navy nuclear surface warfare officer who led sailors in the operation and maintenance of aircraft carrier power plants. Today, he is a Reliability Engineering Supervisor at OGE Energy Corporation, an electric utility company that services over 800000 customers in Oklahoma and Arkansas. And by the way, his company is hiring and Dan would love to talk to you if you're interested in a career in the energy industry!

Trying to put together a resume to find a career after the military? Having trouble with the advice you're getting on how to write one? Who do you go to for help? How do you know if the feeback you're getting is any good? Get my take on it from my experience as I was transitioning from the Marine Corps. Find answers to all these questions and more, including:

-How do I put together my first draft?

-What resources are available to veterans for help with editing?

-Do I really need to worry about format?

Listen to the podcast and let me know your best tips!

Brittany was a Navy Surface Warfare officer who successfully made her transition out of the military by going to business school. Find out how she made it into the USC's Marshall School of Business and, while there, how she discovered the consulting industry to be a great match for her skills and passions from her time in service. Even if you're not thinking about going to graduate school, Brittany provides some great tips on networking, interviewing, and negotiating. Trust me when I tell you, she is one sharp vet! Her story is an inspiring example of what it takes to find and seize opportunities.

Dan transitioned out of the Navy as a Lieutenant in the Submarine Corps. He is now a Project Director at Argonne National Laboratory and work with a mentor to keep his career focused. Find out how he did it!

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