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Military-Civilian Testimonial 5/5/21

Hi Lucy,

I hope this email finds you well.

Thank you for the incredible number of high-quality candidates you are receiving for the position in Hungary. For reference, we also posted an advertisement with Hire Heros USA and have had no response in the same time period.

Just a quick note to let you know the invoice has been paid and you should see it deposited very shortly.

I'll be in touch.

V/r,

Cameron Smith

Training Development Manager

A 2/22 Catherine Street, Coburg North, VIC, 3058

P +61 406 543 144

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Military-Civilian: 5 secrets to help you transition to a civilian job

U.S. Marine Major Nick Swaggert offers some advice to make your shift into the workforce easier.

You’re leaving the military and you’ve got your marching orders: Find a job in the civilian workforce.

Get ready for a tough mission. While the employment situation for vets has improved over recent years, it’s still harder out there for you than it is for your non-military peers. According to the Monster/Military.com Veteran’s Talent Index, post 9-11 veterans had an unemployment rate of 6.9% in April 2015 vs the non-veteran rate of 4.9%.

After years of being in a clear chain of command, a uniform and a closed culture with very specific working practices, the civilian working world comes as a culture shock to many vets, explains U.S. Marine Major Nick Swaggert, a veteran who assists other servicemen and women transition into the public workforce via the New York-based staffing firm Genesis10’s Veterans program. Creating a resume? Interviewing? Networking? Most veterans “really haven't been coached to do these things,” says Swaggert.

He offers you these tips to help you conduct a job search process that will result in a quick victory.

1. Get ready for battle

Many vets are surprised at how hard the job hunt is, Swaggert notes. And no wonder: In the military, the career path was clearly laid out for you. But in the civilian world, it’s up to you to take the initiative.

“Finding a job will be the hardest job you’ll ever have,” Swaggert says. “You have to realize how much you need to learn.” And, he says, you’re going to have to get used to facing rejection.

You’ll get through it easiest if you apply the kind of strategy-setting you learned in the military.  “You have to set short-term goals and long-term goals and hold yourself accountable to those,” Swaggert says. Start by organizing your educational and training documents: The Department of Veteran Affairs suggests you have copies of your Report of Separation and Verification of Military Experience and Training to verify your military service, training, and experience. It may also be helpful to provide transcripts of any military training and coursework you completed. In any case, these are useful to help build your resume.

2. Establish your battalion

Networking in the military world is considered taboo, since "it means going outside your chain of command—which is a huge no-no,” Swaggert says. As a result veterans don’t often know how to do it, or feel comfortable trying.

But Swaggert says veterans need to break from that mold if they want a successful job search. Just as in the military you needed the support of those in your unit or division to get things done, in the working world you need people to help you guide your search, push your resume into the right hands, and serve as references. He suggests veterans seek out other veterans and ask them what they do and how they got there. “Additionally, find veteran sympathizers—like parents and spouses, of veterans,” he says. “They would love to help coach, guide and mentor.”

Social media tools like Twitter and LinkedIn can help you find people to reach out to.

3. Draft your pitch

While attending a reserve event over the summer in the Netherlands, Swaggert explains how one active service member gave a 5-minute monologue in a monotone voice.

In the military world, that’s common. But if you want to impress a hiring manager, you won’t get far. “That’s not how you give your elevator pitch in the civilian world,” he says. “You need to rehearse and practice telling people who you are.”

Coming from a culture where team comes before individual, this may feel uncomfortable at first. But this is your chance to explain your experiences and skills and how they would translate to the job you are seeking. Check out Monster’s “How to write your professional elevator pitch” for help.

4. “Demilitarize” yourself

One of the things Swaggert consistently cringes about is when he sees someone wearing a military uniform to an interview. “What is the message you are sending?” he says. “You are telling an employer you know how to wear a uniform and that you still don’t know how to wear civilian clothes. That’s not who they want to hire.”

You need to show the hiring manager that you can adapt to the civilian workforce. And that’s not just in dress.

It’s also in language: “Each company has its own corporate language,” he notes. “If you walk into an interview speaking military language and not their corporate language, you will not get the job.”

Also make sure you avoid addressing the hiring manager by first name and using civilian time rather than military time, and make sure you’ve translated your military skills into civilian terms before the interview.

5. Get intel on companies

“Finding a job is about matching both the candidate with the role,” Swaggert says. “Too many veterans believe it's about whether the candidate is worthy of the job, but it's also about if the company is right for the candidate.”

This is where your network can come in handy: “Who you know will help you, maybe, make an introduction,” says Swaggert. But even more importantly  “what they can do is provide you with a lot of intelligence on what that company is like.”

Veterans may even point you toward companies that make a point of recruiting veterans and which offer assistance in developing your skills for the civilian workforce.

Ultimately, Swaggert says the most important thing you can do for yourself is to choose a job you want to do.

“I’ve seen so many veterans focus on what their salary is going to be instead of what they want to do. They end up with a job they just hate,” he says. “Take a job you think you’ll be good at and the money will come later.”

You’re leaving the military and you’ve got your marching orders: Find a job in the civilian workforce.

Get ready for a tough mission. While the employment situation for vets has improved over recent years, it’s still harder out there for you than it is for your non-military peers. According to the Monster/Military.com Veteran’s Talent Index, post 9-11 veterans had an unemployment rate of 6.9% in April 2015 vs the non-veteran rate of 4.9%.

After years of being in a clear chain of command, a uniform and a closed culture with very specific working practices, the civilian working world comes as a culture shock to many vets, explains U.S. Marine Major Nick Swaggert, a veteran who assists other servicemen and women transition into the public workforce via the New York-based staffing firm Genesis10’s Veterans program. Creating a resume? Interviewing? Networking? Most veterans “really haven't been coached to do these things,” says Swaggert.

He offers you these tips to help you conduct a job search process that will result in a quick victory.

1. Get ready for battle

Many vets are surprised at how hard the job hunt is, Swaggert notes. And no wonder: In the military, the career path was clearly laid out for you. But in the civilian world, it’s up to you to take the initiative.

“Finding a job will be the hardest job you’ll ever have,” Swaggert says. “You have to realize how much you need to learn.” And, he says, you’re going to have to get used to facing rejection.

You’ll get through it easiest if you apply the kind of strategy-setting you learned in the military.  “You have to set short-term goals and long-term goals and hold yourself accountable to those,” Swaggert says. Start by organizing your educational and training documents: The Department of Veteran Affairs suggests you have copies of your Report of Separation and Verification of Military Experience and Training to verify your military service, training, and experience. It may also be helpful to provide transcripts of any military training and coursework you completed. In any case, these are useful to help build your resume.

2. Establish your battalion

Networking in the military world is considered taboo, since "it means going outside your chain of command—which is a huge no-no,” Swaggert says. As a result veterans don’t often know how to do it, or feel comfortable trying.

But Swaggert says veterans need to break from that mold if they want a successful job search. Just as in the military you needed the support of those in your unit or division to get things done, in the working world you need people to help you guide your search, push your resume into the right hands, and serve as references. He suggests veterans seek out other veterans and ask them what they do and how they got there. “Additionally, find veteran sympathizers—like parents and spouses, of veterans,” he says. “They would love to help coach, guide and mentor.”

Social media tools like Twitter and LinkedIn can help you find people to reach out to.

3. Draft your pitch

While attending a reserve event over the summer in the Netherlands, Swaggert explains how one active service member gave a 5-minute monologue in a monotone voice.

In the military world, that’s common. But if you want to impress a hiring manager, you won’t get far. “That’s not how you give your elevator pitch in the civilian world,” he says. “You need to rehearse and practice telling people who you are.”

Coming from a culture where team comes before individual, this may feel uncomfortable at first. But this is your chance to explain your experiences and skills and how they would translate to the job you are seeking. Check out Monster’s “How to write your professional elevator pitch” for help.

4. “Demilitarize” yourself

One of the things Swaggert consistently cringes about is when he sees someone wearing a military uniform to an interview. “What is the message you are sending?” he says. “You are telling an employer you know how to wear a uniform and that you still don’t know how to wear civilian clothes. That’s not who they want to hire.”

You need to show the hiring manager that you can adapt to the civilian workforce. And that’s not just in dress.

It’s also in language: “Each company has its own corporate language,” he notes. “If you walk into an interview speaking military language and not their corporate language, you will not get the job.”

Also make sure you avoid addressing the hiring manager by first name and using civilian time rather than military time, and make sure you’ve translated your military skills into civilian terms before the interview.

5. Get intel on companies

“Finding a job is about matching both the candidate with the role,” Swaggert says. “Too many veterans believe it's about whether the candidate is worthy of the job, but it's also about if the company is right for the candidate.”

This is where your network can come in handy: “Who you know will help you, maybe, make an introduction,” says Swaggert. But even more importantly  “what they can do is provide you with a lot of intelligence on what that company is like.”

Veterans may even point you toward companies that make a point of recruiting veterans and which offer assistance in developing your skills for the civilian workforce.

Ultimately, Swaggert says the most important thing you can do for yourself is to choose a job you want to do.

“I’ve seen so many veterans focus on what their salary is going to be instead of what they want to do. They end up with a job they just hate,” he says. “Take a job you think you’ll be good at and the money will come later.”

Interview Question: "What Are Your Salary Expectations"

Job Interviews Questions About You

Image by Emilie Dunphy © The Balance 2019 

By Melissa Phipps

Updated June 24, 2019

No matter how great the job interview goes, an interview question about your salary expectations can stop you short. “What are you looking for in terms of salary?” is such a straightforward question and yet the answer is so complex. It's also difficult to know what to say, and what not to say, so you get a job offer that's a win for both yourself and the company.

What the Interviewer Really Wants to Know

Why do interviewers want to know your salary expectations? Employers ask about your salary expectations to get a sense of whether they can afford you. They might also ask you this to see how much you value yourself and the work that you do.

By doing some research and preparing an answer ahead of time, you can demonstrate to the employer that you are flexible with your salary, but that you also know what you are worth.

Why This Question Is Tricky

There are a number of ways to answer interview questions about salaries, and it’s important to determine how best to answer that question because—more than likely—it will be asked at your next interview.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/interview-questions-about-your-salary-expectations-2061235

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Lucy,

I just wanted to send you a quick note to express my appreciation for all that you do for us combat veterans.  I continue to watch your posts and receive job opportunities with your name on them from some of my colleagues in the SOF world.  Thankfully, I have landed a position as President of a defense company.  Currently, we are not in the position to hire, but I will let you know if things change.  As hard as it is to admit, I am not in the optimal position as I am always looking for challenges. I am thankful nonetheless.  My military career and time in combat has left me with the idea that there is more out there.

If I can ever help you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks again for all that you do.

Steve

Candidate Testimonial 8/7/17

Lucy,

I would rank very highly, you have been very helpful and provided a lot of very good info!!

Damall

Testimonial Client’s renewal 7/17/17

Hi Lucy,

I wanted to let you know that we are ending the search for Project Managers and IT Field Service Technicians. Thank you so much for all you have done for us in this area- we were able to hire the best candidates from those that you sent us!

In regards to continued recruiting- we are looking to hire for 5 new positions as soon as possible. I have attached the descriptions and listed the positions below. We will not require any security clearances for these:

1. Operations Manager - International locations; USD $150-175k plus international benefits

2. Building Maintenance Engineer - International locations; USD $130-150k plus international benefits

3. Facilities Manager - International locations; USD $80-100k plus international benefits

4. Warehouse Distribution General Manager - International locations; USD $130-150k plus international benefits

5. Warehouse Inventory Manager - Locations in Norfolk, VA; Charleston, SC; Savannah, GA; Jacksonville, FL; USD $80-85k

We would like to begin a new invoice without using the rest of the slots from the old 10-position package if possible. Please let me know if you are able to recruit for these positions. 

Thank you!

Nicole

Testimonial 7/17/17

Ma'am,

I would like to renew my post. We actually have a gentleman in our current training academy from your ad and I thought you would like to know that. I hope you're having a blessed week. Thank you for all that you do.

Have a stellar day,

Testimonial 3/23/17

 [Non-DoD Source] RE: Job Postings

It's on our Portal, so it's not accessible to anyone outside the Coast Guard. But, it's way...way easier to access compared to my old electronic bulletin board.

I just emailed the link to every Personnel and Admin Officer throughout New England with the request they share it with their personnel. The prospective audience is about 5,200 service members throughout New York and New England.

The bigger bonus is that it's also viewable by the entire Coast Guard, whereas my old bulletin board was could only be seen by members within my area in the Northeast.

Very respectfully,

Josh B
CG Base Boston HSWL
Transition and Relocation Manager

Testimonial – Spreading The word! 3//11/17

Hi Lucy! Actually, I already receive your hot job emails. Thank you for sharing the opportunities with me. I forward to all the Service Members I work with. Best, Katie

Family Readiness Officer-MCB Quantico,

Testimonial - Contacts - New POC 3/10/17

Happy Friday Lucy!

Thank you so much for your efforts to keep our military members aware of hiring opportunities!  Our Transition & Relocation Manager, Josh B has graciously agreed to become the POC for our command.  As a civilian employee, he's not subject transfer like the active duty folks, so he'll
continue to get your job postings long after I've departed.

Josh is on the Cc line.  Please add his name to your distribution line.

Have a great weekend!

Jeff

Command Master Chief
USCG Base Boston
427 Commercial St
Boston, MA

"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him
absolutely no good."  -Samuel Johnson

Military-Civilian Testimonial 2/22/17

Good Afternoon Ma'am,

I was referred to you by Gary Simpson at the WRNMC. I am currently going through a medical board and I don't like to wait to do things last minute so I am trying my hand at networking. I told Gary what I was interested in doing and he said you were the go to person to have on my side. I am an IT and I am trying to get a position away from the federal government first. I'm trying to shoot for the moon and go for companies first such as Hulu or Activision. Things of that nature out in California where I was previously stationed. If you have any information or helpful hints that can help me I would greatly appreciate it.

Very Respectfully,

Sarah V

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