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Guest Contributor: 8 Things the Marines taught me about Professional Communication

Douglas Smith
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The United States Marine Corps is respected worldwide as an expeditionary fighting force, the likes of which the world has never seen, but also (and perhaps more importantly) the Corps is one of the foremost authorities in professionalism, leadership, and personal development techniques. Many young men and women (including myself back in 2011), stepped on the yellow footprints of a Marine Corps Recruit Depot and began a lifelong change of perspective.

Guest Contributor: Knowing What You Want in a Network: Lessons Learned for Transitioning Veterans

Patrick Van Horne
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There is no shortage of advice for military veterans who are transitioning from the armed forces into the civilian world about the need to develop a network in the cities and professions they’re moving into.  From helping to get their first job to meeting people with specialized skills or who have information about opportunities, the benefits of having a well-developed network are easy to grasp, yet many of the transitioning veterans I talk with struggle to get this process started. 

Guest Contributor: Thing 1 & Thing 2

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For the next few weeks, we’re going to focus on resumes. Specifically, how veterans can write better resumes to increase their chances of securing job interviews in the business world. Before we get into the nitty gritty of content, length, style, etc., there are two key factors to consider before you even start putting words on paper.

Guest Contributor: Know where you’re going and don’t let pride stop you from getting there

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Writing a great resume is a major factor in landing an amazing job after your military service. However, there are two suggestions I’d like to offer before we start digging into writing better resumes:

1. Before you apply for jobs, identify what you really want your new career to be.

2. Always be proud of your military service, but don’t let that pride get in the way of your search for a new career.