Career Opportunities for Student Veterans

Q&A with ScottMadden Consultants and Veterans Rob Smith and Holly Thompson

Vault: Can you tell us a bit about the kind of work you do at ScottMadden?

Rob Smith: I work primarily within ScottMadden’s Corporate & Shared Services practice, specifically focused on advising our clients in the areas of finance and …

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Always Be Prepared: Career Guidance for Post-Military Life

Transitioning out of the military and into the civilian workforce marks an extremely important period for those of us who have dedicated ourselves to the service of our country. I know – it's been nearly two years since my last active …

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Interview Tips For Veterans On The Job Hunt

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistakes that veterans make during interviews, which could keep them from getting a civilian / corporate job they …

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How Military Personnel Can Transition Back to Civilian Life

People decide to join the military for a variety of reasons. Some enlist due to a sense of duty to their country, while others will join because they want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. A military …

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The Importance of Transferable Skills

Whether you’re looking for your first job or you’re a job search expert, you might have heard about transferable skills by now. These types of skills are great if you don’t have a lot of work experience, if you want …

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Real-World Work Experience

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Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover (Thirty Minute Mentors)

Taught by Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover spent 35 years in the United States Military before retiring as the deputy commander of the…

LinkedIn for Veterans

Taught by May Chow
LinkedIn seeks to help veterans take the next step in their careers and transition from the military to the civilian…

Managing Your Well-Being as a Leader

Taught by Dan Schawbel
Research shows that today’s leaders are suffering from poor well-being and mental health issues more so than ever before. Too…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
In this audio-only course adapted from the How to Be Awesome at Your Job podcast, former Navy SEAL platoon commander…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Embracing Unexpected Change

Taught by Todd Dewett
When we’re caught off guard by a job loss or the crumbling of a personal relationship, it can be tough…

Isenberg Student Clubs

Find a club that is related to your industry, can help with your professional development, or simply connects you with other Isenberg students.

Professional Organizations

Learn about and maybe even join a professional organization in your industry. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish articles and magazines, and sometimes
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