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SERVICE TO OTHERS TAKES HUGE EFFORT; IT ISN'T EASY. BUT WE BELIEVE IT'S ALWAYS WORTH THE EFFORT; THE REWARDS CAN BE INVALUABLE.
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even stopped to consider the endless options of what I could wear to work as a civilian, and what message that might communicate.
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TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE.
By the time you reach the end of your commitment, you may have led teams into life-or-death situations, made high-level decisions or cultural norms, so make sure your future workplace stands for values and ethics that align with your own.
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CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY AND PEERS.
If you need help, ask! The process can be long, confusing and intimidating, but its important to know that there are people and organizations out there who want to help managed millions of dollars in equipment. Even though you may be starting your career later than your civilian peers, your experiences are unmatched in comparison. Learn to tell your story with confidence in a way that demonstrates the skills and experiences you gained in the military, and how they translate to future opportunities.
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KEEP YOUR PERSONAL VALUES IN MIND.
Just like the different branches of the military, every organization has its own unique culture. As you search for employment, take the time to learn about the mission and values of the organizations youre interested in. Veterans often return home with a very specific set of core values and ideals, and its hard enough to make the transition to a different industry with its own and have dedicated their own post-service careers to doing so. Just be careful to keep in mind what I mentioned earlier and to not measure yourself against others - everyones experience is different. By doing each of these five things, I am confident that as service members work to close one door - at their own pace, of course - they will simultaneously open another full of security, opportunity and continued success.
Lawren Bradberry, MBA is a retired Army NCO and the Senior Manager of Military Programs at Galvanize, the nation's leading provider of software engineering and data science training. More than 700 active-duty military and Veterans have used Galvanize training to get post-military tech jobs. For more information, visit Galvanize.com.
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