15: Switching from a military to a civilian career

U.S. Army veteran Regina Ross is a professional certified coach, who helps military service men and women transition into the civilian sector once they complete their service.  Regina is the founder of Walk on Purpose and she suggested we talk about the hard time some veterans have with their career switch post military. 

With the U.S. withdrawing from Afghanistan and Iraq this year, plenty of vets are looking for new careers. In this episode, Regina explains the common pitfalls military vets should avoid when switching to a civilian career. She highlights the skills unique to military personnel that we should all pay attention to. Plus, she provides resources for vets who are looking for a new career AND for companies that are hiring.

Find Regina Ross at:

Website: www.walkonpurpose.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reginaross

Instagram: www.instagram.com/regina.l.ross

Walk on Purpose free 90-minute replay of Career Empowerment During Crisis Workshop:
www.walkonpurpose.com/career-empowerment-during-crisis 

Walk on Purpose 6-week virtual group coaching program, Fortify Your Foundation:
www.walkonpurpose.com/fortify-your-foundation


Resources:

Stand Beside Them: www.standbesidethem.org

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes: www.hiringourheroes.org

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Veterans Employment Toolkit: www.va.gov/VETSINWORKPLACE/index.asp

U.S. Small Business Administration Veteran-Owned Businesses: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses



Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay 

Podcast info:
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