Successfully bridge the gap between military and civilian careers with comprehensive transition guidance. These articles address the unique challenges veterans face—from identity shifts and imposter syndrome to understanding corporate culture and salary negotiations. Whether you are 18 months from ETS or already separated, find advice on timing your transition, choosing the right career path, and building a professional network outside the military.
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Learn how to maximize your LinkedIn visibility as a transitioning service member. Discover the key privacy settings that help recruiters and hiring managers find your profile.
Discover how informational interviews can help you explore civilian careers, build your professional network, and make informed decisions about your post-military career path.
Understand why LinkedIn is essential for your military transition. Learn how the platform works, why visibility matters, and how it differs from your resume.
Learn why starting your transition planning early is critical. Discover the key steps including self-reflection, informational interviews, and career preparation.
The most common mistakes in veterans' resumes include using excessive military jargon and acronyms, failing to quantify achievements with civilian-relevant metrics, and formatting resumes like military evaluation reports instead of civilian application documents.
SFL-TAP (Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program) is the Department of Defense's mandatory program that helps service members prepare for civilian life by providing career counseling, employment workshops, and benefits information starting 365 days before separation or 24 months before retirement.
The best military to civilian resume writing services for 2025 include BestMilitaryResume.com (offering 2 free resumes), CareerProPlus, and ResumeSpice, all specializing in translating military experience into civilian-friendly language that passes Applicant Tracking Systems.
In this guide, you'll learn exactly what informational interviews are, why they're more effective than traditional job applications for veterans, how to identify and reach out to the right people, what questions to ask, and how to turn these conversations into job opportunities. You'll also get word-for-word templates that translate your military directness into civilian professional communication.
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