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Welcome to "The Hired Veteran". I write about my experience as a veteran and the job search. My hope is that my adventures in job hunting help veterans find purpose and meaningful employment after they leave the uniform. Please reach out to me and share your thoughts on what you think of the site!

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Tommy

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Dec 7
Dec 7 Whose job is it to assimilate? Pt 2

Tommy Wisdom

Musings

Again, this is not to say you cannot be proud, you cannot wear your service like a badge of honor, but the moment that service creates a feeling of superiority between you and the rest of the population it becomes a problem.

May 6
May 6 The Art of the Cold Call

Tommy Wisdom

Tips and Pointers

I held the card in my hand for a while wondering if I should toss it, hold onto it, or put it back. In the end I decided to send an email to this person.

Mar 31
Mar 31 Why your toughest meetings should be your most constructive ones

Tommy Wisdom

Musings

Some meetings are tough. Hearing things that you may not want to hear can be difficult, but in the end the toughest meetings, the ones where you get honesty and realism from others, may be the most valuable.

Mar 28
Mar 28 Spring Break (and my first interview)!

Tommy Wisdom

Interviews

On Thursday March 23rd at 4:45 pm Mountain Standard Time I started what is likely my last spring break ever. The day leading up to beginning a week of skiing, fishing, and relaxing started with two events: my first job interview...

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Dec 7 Dec 7 Whose job is it to assimilate? Pt 2

May 6 May 6 The Art of the Cold Call

Mar 31 Mar 31 Why your toughest meetings should be your most constructive ones

Mar 28 Mar 28 Spring Break (and my first interview)!

Dec 7
Dec 7 Whose job is it to assimilate? Pt 2

May 6
May 6 The Art of the Cold Call

Mar 31
Mar 31 Why your toughest meetings should be your most constructive ones

Mar 28
Mar 28 Spring Break (and my first interview)!