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🔍 Discover six key lessons businesses can learn from Armed Forces Week! Armed Forces Week is more than just a time to honour the service and sacrifices of our military personnel—it's an opportunity for Greater Birmingham's business community to glean valuable insights. From recognising transferable skills to promoting diversity and leveraging a high-performance mindset, there are numerous lessons businesses can adopt to enhance their operations and support veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Check out our latest blog to explore how these military principles can drive success and innovation in your organisation. Don’t miss the chance to integrate these actionable strategies and make a positive impact! 👉 Read the full blog here: https://loom.ly/yPerqoU #ArmedForcesWeek #BusinessLeadership #VeteranSupport #BirminghamBusiness #DiversityAndInclusion

Transitioning from the military to a civilian career can be challenging, especially when you're the only veteran in the room. This insightful article from Military.com provides valuable tips for navigating this transition. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication, understanding different perspectives, and adapting to new processes and systems. Whether you're a veteran or someone working with veterans, these tips are essential for success. Check out the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekY47B_X #VeteranJobs #MilitaryTransition #CareerSuccess #VeteranSupport

If you are transitioning from the military or recently transitioned and want to learn "what happens next," join us today for a fire side chat with our very own, Kevin Traw. This session will discuss how to navigate your career after transitioning from the military. You don't want to miss this informative and engaging discussion: https://lnkd.in/gDwJqFtm

Attention all veterans and supporters of our incredible military community! 🎖️ Transitioning from the armed forces to civilian life can be both exciting and challenging. That's why I'm thrilled to share a valuable resource from Aimpoint that offers invaluable insights into ensuring a successful transition for our veterans. 🔗 Link to Aimpoint's Blog: https://lnkd.in/gXQArfX6 This blog delves deep into the critical steps veterans can take to navigate this important journey effectively. Whether you're a veteran yourself or someone who wants to support our heroes, this article is a must-read.

Unlock the secret to translating military skills into civilian success! Watch this insightful video presented by USAA and empower your career transition. https://lnkd.in/dsDuNvUm #Military #MilitaryTransition #CareerSuccess #Veterans

#transitioningmilitary YOU. NEED. THIS. This is a great, quick resource, and I’d like to share my story… After watching Michael Quinn’s talks for a few months, along with several other resources (#Vets2industry networking events, articles like this one below, LOTS of conversations with mentors and recent retirees, and many more), I was feeling a little overwhelmed. My notebook was full with thousands of things to do, where do I start? I took the shot in the dark approach and picked #networking…and it worked! But I didn’t just network. I built on all the networking techniques I learned over my career plus a few experimental techniques and although I feel like I am bragging, I had the smoothest transition out of the Military that I had heard of. I submitted my retirement request on Oct 2nd (the 1st was on a Sunday 😡), started executing my exit plan that day, had a phone screening the following Friday, face to face interview a week later, was sitting knee to knee with a CEO, president, and executive VPs by Halloween, and had an offer letter at 5:02 pm the next Friday (Jeri Tackett, SPHR, SHRM-SCP almost had me waiting through the weekend! 😁) How did I do it? I networked, I was relentless in my pursuit of future opportunities, and I 100% found the best boss (Cassidy Marchiano!!!) I could have hoped for, but she wasn’t my boss yet. She agreed to mentor me from the civilian perspective and just so happened to have a position that I seemed like a good fit for (where do you think I found her profile?). But… I didn’t just click the connect button and pray, I was intentional with my message that went along with the request to connect. I didn’t copy/paste, I wrote each of the messages to civilian recruiters one by one and I removed “I” where I could and placed “you” where I should. I was genuine in a compliment based on their profile and I ended with a call to action. (I listened a little to the advice given). Yes, all with 100 character limit on an introductory message. I connected with a lot of great people, and I am sure there are a few hundred pending connections still sitting out there. From the first Friday in November until the 1st of the next October, the biggest stressor of the retirement process was absent. I utilized the programs available to my benefit, I flipped the Selfless Service switch at the right time, and knew I would be ok! Shadow time was afforded to me (Christopher Remillard, thanks for your support), I took advantage of the amazing #careerskillsprogram #csp through an individual internship, learned who I’d be working for and what they do, and absolutely love the job I found when I retired and grew up. #servicemembers, these programs are there for you, and advice like this article is #FREE!. Take advantage of all you can and listen to those that have walked the same path before you. Be humble, it’s a different world outside the wire. Avoid the common mistakes and sculpt your image to be the work of art it deserves to be.

Need help? Our Virginia Values Veterans (V3) staff can assist transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, dependents and caregivers with access to Virginia resources.  Our team provides support to ensure that every veteran or eligible person has a fair opportunity to reach their fullest potential through employment, transition assistance, training and entrepreneurship opportunities. Also, see the attached openings in the attached PDF doc. #VAjobs #ITJobs #hiringourheroes #jobsearchstrategy

Tap into the experience of veterans! To successfully incorporate veterans into your workforce, take time to understand military culture. Learn about the structure, values, and challenges faced by veterans. Doing so can bridge the gap between military and civilian life and foster a more inclusive work environment. #Talent #Recruitment #Hiring #Veterans #Military https://lnkd.in/g9mPzEMF