A few years ago I started following the blog of a distinguished Army lieutenant colonel who wrote about his transition experiences as he was about to retire and explore life in the corporate world. It seemed that week in and week out he described the many rejections he received or the fact that he couldn’t […]
Q: Is Passion Over-rated?
A: No, but I think it can be misinterpreted. Read on: When we work with candidates to prepare them to join the business world, we try to put emphasis on the importance of Passion. However, I think our words can easily be misinterpreted. I say that because when I ask candidates about their career interests, many will […]
Your Transition Battle Rhythm (aka: “Me Time”)
“How did it get so late so soon?” – Dr. Seuss We’ve all experienced it. There are not enough hours in the day to conquer all of the items on our to-do list. It’s not unusual to come across candidates in the Alliance Careers training program that wrestle with completing the courses in our syllabus […]
Using Your Research Skills to Prepare for Interviews
As a transitioning military officer, preparing for a job interview can be incredibly overwhelming. Going straight from college into your first military position took some of the stress out of the job hunt, leaving you with a sense of security and relinquishing the dreaded job hunting jitters. Now as you prepare for a position […]
8 Worst Words and Phrases To Use When Looking For A Job
Over the last 10 years or so, I have seen thousands of resumes and have conducted nearly as many interviews of transitioning junior military officers. In that span, I have come across many positive forms of expression as well as those that weren’t so effective. I prefer not to focus on the so-called “magic words” that […]