BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESS
CORPORATE LIFE WHAT’S THE AMERICAN EQUIVALENT OF LIFE ON CIVVY STREET? O
ne of the biggest challenges faced by many veterans is fi nding employment after leaving the military. The stress of rejection, indiff erence, and the economic
necessity of fi nding employment can be depressing. However, being resilient, having clarity, and having a good support system can help veterans through this diffi cult process. The first key to a successful job search is being resilient.
According to Michael Black, Chief Operating Officer at JMA Solutions and a retired Air Force colonel with 26 years of experience, resiliency was important when he was “trying to figure out what was going to be next and how I was going to put my process together as far as where I was going to go.” It helped him “not settle for the first offer that was out there.” “Things will not work out the way you want them to
always…have a plan and have a team,” advises Florent Groberg, director of Veterans Outreach and Eastern Region Community Engagement at Boeing, a retired Army captain and Medal of Honor recipient. He continues, “Sometimes it will be difficult, sometimes you will be lost, but if you keep doing what you’re supposed to do, just like in the military, which is accomplish the task…and you have that right team around you, you will succeed.”
The second key is having clarity. This is achieved by
perpetually learning and being adaptable. As you go through the process of finding employment, you will discover things about yourself. Chad Pollack, Chief of Staff of Global Operational Risks and Oversight at American Express, a former
naval submarine Officer, says as you go through the process, you “learn more about yourself, how to further develop your brand, perform better in interviews, and learn what you want to do or don’t want to do.” These discoveries are a result of analyzing why you turned down an offer or were excited about a position or company and are useful for determining your ultimate goal. The third key is having a good support system. Your
support system can be mentors, colleagues, or professional acquaintances. The key is to meet and talk to people who can offer you advice, make relevant introductions, and encourage you through the process. Powell, understanding that many people are reluctant to network, explains, “It’s just talking to people…everyone is a person, we can all relate, we all have the similar fears, concerns, and insecurities.” Groberg believes that leaders in the military have a duty
to professionally develop their teams and to help prepare them for transitioning out of the military. He discussed Boeing’s three-prong system for helping veterans: a workforce transition and development program for all veterans, community outreach to help veterans who are having a difficult time with the transition, and employees volunteering with veteran organizations. However, Groberg also feels it is the responsibility of military personnel to request professional development and seek help regarding transitioning. At American Express, Powell is dedicated to improving their hiring process for veterans. Although it is a financial
by Denise Stephens
editors@ccgmag.com
16 USBE&IT | WINTER 2017
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