Articles Tagged - officer

June 8, 2012

Top 10 Mistakes Transitioned Military Officers Make in Their New Private Careers

Learn from those who transitioned before you!

1.   I know it all - You have been taught to maintain a “command presence” and be in charge at all times which includes showing zero hesitation or doubt in leadership decisions even if all the details are not clear to you.  In the world you come from this embodies leadership and confidence to accomplish the mission.  However, in the private sector, this comes across as a “know it all”.  You must be willing to embrace that you are in a new world and be open...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Military Officer Transition on June 8, 2012

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May 28, 2012

A Memorial Day Message to Employers

It is our duty as employers to understand the value of our Veterans and the career challenges they face.

This Memorial Day, as we take a solemn moment to reflect on those who have served us and the price they have paid, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind employers of the tremendous skills and qualities our veterans bring to our businesses once they leave the military; specifically Junior Military Officers.   A Junior Military Officer (JMO) is typically someone who has spent 3-6 years in active duty as a commissioned officer in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy.  These...Continue reading

By Lisa WoodsPosted in Management on May 28, 2012

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