What are the key elements to landing my first role outside of the military? 

What are the key elements to landing my first role outside of the military? 
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From the Expert: The most important element to landing a job at any point in one’s career journey is a strong network. Why? Statistics indicate that over 80% of jobs are landed through one’s personal or professional network.

 

In addition to having a robust network, the following elements are also critical to finding a fulfilling career outside of the military:  

  • Know your core strengths and the type of work that makes you thrive. 
  • Understand your value and what you uniquely bring to the workplace AND be able to succinctly communicate it.
  • Develop an accomplishments-based, versus a responsibility-based résumé.
  • Practice interviewing. 

 

Learn more here, and consider attending MOAA’s networking event Oct. 4 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va. You can meet other veterans in transition, consult with career transition experts, and meet employers across several industries. Register today! 

 

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Cmdr. Erin Cardinal, USN (Ret), ACC, CPC
Cmdr. Erin Cardinal, USN (Ret), ACC, CPC

 

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