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🔍 A Glimpse into History! 🕰️ Did you know? Career counseling took its roots post-WWI. The U.S. military's recruit testing shaped the foundation for today's civilian job placement methods. It's intriguing how historic events can have lasting effects on our modern professional landscapes! 🌐 From battlefields to boardrooms - the evolution is remarkable. #CareerCounseling #HistoryMatters #WWIInfluence #JobPlacement #CareerEvolution

Yesterday I had an interesting conversation with a TSM (transitioning Service Member). I asked him if he was interested in DOD Skill Bridge or a Career skills program to prepare for his transition. He replied with " No thank you I am going to X state". I was confused because I did not understand how a state restricts a TSM from doing a CSP or SB while in service. I did not have time to follow up as I had other TSM that were prepared and knowledgeable of the opportunities for them so I breezed past the response and thanked him for his time. My takeaway? Some TSM do not understand what they have available as opportunities as a CSP or SB. So as a former NCO instead of complaining I am going to provide MY VIEW on these programs and hope that my network shares with other TSM so that they know what they have available to them. DOD Skillbridge: Its essentially a military internship with a specific company in hopes of receiving a job offer after the internship. Not all SB have job offers tied to them and some are just training. However, you can sign up for an SB by contacting the company directly or a better way would be to search on a DOD SkillBridge job board. I do not recommend the official DOD SB board as I found many contacts are out of date so instead I recommend looking up Hire Military and Vets2pm SB job board respectively as they both actively manage their SB programs. Hire Military Job Board: https://lnkd.in/giTdP2hp Vets2pm Skillbridge interest: https://lnkd.in/gbxiVGB3 Job Board: https://lnkd.in/ghVdsaSZ Many of the SB opportunities offer remote positions to facilitate employment as post covid we now understand you can do an office job from home. This means you can apply and attend a SB in another location while staying at your current duty station and move afterward. SB and CSP opportunities are not locked by a regional location and the goals of these programs are to help reduce veteran unemployment and support our TSM in their discharge process. For TSM pending a general discharge you are also still able to take advantage of state workforce innovation programs at your discharged duty station or at your home state through several grants. Contact your local workforce board to find out more.

Military stripes won't automatically ink a deal for your dream job. Nothing will. But if you play your cards right, you might tilt the scales in your favor: - Embrace humility - Stay open to learning - Fine-tune your people skills - Ace your interview - Become indispensable - Build your network - Seek guidance from mentors These are my go-to strategies, all tried and tested in the field of post-military employment. What helped you secure meaningful employment? #QuickNote #militarytransition #jobs #careers #hiringandpromotion

We've had a refurb. ⚙️ The candidate onboarding flow is now quicker and smoother, which means you can find jobs faster. And the profile page has had a freshen-up. The 'Questions about me' section now showcases your military experience even further, so that employers can understand how it relates to civvy-street roles. We're on a mission to maximise the potential of every member of the ex-military community, so we need a top-tier platform to go with it. It's simple, streamlined and effective. 👊 Get on the platform today and find your perfect role. Link in the comments. #veteranjobs #newplatformupdates #Militaryrecruitment

Another great #dodskillbridge expo brought to you by Hampton Roads Workforce Council SULTAN CAMP Nielsa (Nellie) Porter and Cassie Dawson This event will allow you to get face to face with the provider(s) and ask those important questions!! 1️⃣ What does the application process look like? 2️⃣ How early out should you apply? 3️⃣ What can you do to make yourself the candidate they want? AND 1️⃣ How many other interns have participated in this program? 2️⃣ How many of those interns were offered full time employment? 3️⃣ What was the contributing factor for those who were offered a role? 4️⃣ What’s the likelyhood that this has an employment opportunity attached to it? #transitioningmilitary #veterans Registeratiin link in the comments. You better call Tyrone

I was obviously the product being sold.   I had partnered with a military transition firm who specialized in Junior Military Officer placements. This firm advertised themselves as exclusive, and because of this, I didn't have an issue completing their extensive application and interview process. To me, the reward for weathering this storm was earned entry into their top-tier corporate placement program.   An exclusive placement program that unfortunately began their work by trying to convince me to:   1. Accept career roles well outside of my preferences.   2. Remove all geographic restrictions making me mobile across the U.S.   3. Attend multi-day conventions with a strict rule the employer list was never to be revealed.   4. And not to worry about salary requirements until the program had been fully completed.   I proudly walked away.   Military separation partnerships, JMO or otherwise, shouldn't look or feel like this.   At MRC Group, we focus on your individual career preferences, readiness, and development. We help you obtain a career that you want, and where you want it. We won't disappear once you've signed your offer letter, and most importantly, we never earn a placement fee from your job acceptance.    Our service is to you and you alone. It's just that simple with us.   #MilitaryTransition #CareerAdvice #NewBeginnings   ---------------------   Sharing weekly insights designed to fuel your career advancement - Follow Michael Chadwick & Mission Ready Consulting Group.   Ready to take the next step? Visit https://lnkd.in/gkB7XKu2 to schedule your free personalized consultation.

Everyone in our military community has a "SUPERPOWER" through Mentorship. American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a powerful tool in your toolbox. Whether you're a Military Spouse deciding on which career or business plan to embark on, a Student Veteran who is looking to be competitive upon graduation or a transitioning Service Member who is focused on gaining insight into their intended industry. Getting a Mentor helps you to gain focus and chart a path based on information not emotions and hearsay.

Do you know what you want to do next? It’s one of the toughest part of the job hunt. And it focuses all the rest of the process. #networking #resume #LinkedIn etc. Attend this event to learn more on the #consulting field.

Military Service Members have transferable skillsets. Do you know what yours are? Take these steps to identify them: 1. Browse job postings of those that interest you. 2. Review the roles / responsibilities. 3. Start highlighting what you've done before. 4. Look at the BASIC & PREFERRED requirements. 5. Make a plan to fill in the skill gaps with a professional certification. Vets2PM is here to assist you in achieving those BASIC & PREFERRED requirements. Start here: Vets2PM.com/training

🗓️ Register for free: https://shorturl.at/CEW78 Expedia Group employees will share how to make the transition to post-military employment smoother, from showcasing the soft skills that don’t immediately jump off your resume to building a solid support system. Among other things, you’ll take away: • How to identify your transferable skills • Strategies to create a corporate resume that showcases your experience and highlights the value of your military background • Ways to make the shift to a civilian role as seamless as possible