Could RallyPoint be better for veteran mentors/mentoring than LinkedIn?

SSG Ricardo Marcial — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:39:03 -0400

Just wanted to share the discussion on LI from within a Veterans Group

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Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 5:43 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:43:11 -0400

I think so, but it has not gotten the exposure that LinkedIn has. I don't even remember who invited me, but I did not become active for 9 months after setting up my account. I assumed it was another Facebook for military, but it is definitely not that at all. THe question is how to make that exposure, SSG Ricardo Marcial ?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 5:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:57:20 -0400

I'd argue that it is. However, 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member had a great point. Most of the veterans I meet walking around have no idea Rallypoint exists. For that reason, I'm trying to get some key personnel at my local VA and Vet resources on campus spun up on it to create some exposure.

Response by SSG Ricardo Marcial made Oct 22 at 2015 6:11 PM

SSG Ricardo Marcial — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:11:41 -0400

Branding is one thing that may be lacking here. Not sure those that manage this site are branding this effectively. I don't ever recall seeing RP branded at any Hiring Event or Veteran resource fair. there are so many ways to get the name out into the public. Teaming up with other organizations, sponsoring an event say a 5K or something. LI has plenty of veteran groups to cover all the bases, some of them competing against each other for the same veterans. Personally I prefer to come here and post something about jobs, resources, and such because that's my intended audience. LI has its benefits, but it's not tailored to what we have here.

Response by CPT Pedro Meza made Oct 22 at 2015 6:21 PM

CPT Pedro Meza — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:21:56 -0400

I think that RP, might not be able to keep up with LinkedIn because here on RP we do get into some intense discourse that I do not see on LinkedIn. I am under the opinion that LinkedIn is more for connecting and mentoring.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Oct 22 at 2015 6:33 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:33:22 -0400

They can be used concurrently. They mesh nicely.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2015 7:18 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:18:29 -0400

I am a member of the Veteran Mentor Network group on LinkedIn. It is a wonderful group that has assisted many veterans and active duty personnel. There are many talented individuals that belong to this group that take the time to mentor and provide guidance. I do not think that RallyPoint could be better than the Veteran Mentor Network, but it could certainly be another great resource. My recommendation is to post a discussion and let everyone know that the Veteran Mentor Network group exists on LinkedIn, and that the Mentorship group exists on RallyPoint. Ask that folks interested in mentoring on RallyPoint, join the group, and keep tabs on discussions that their area of expertise covers. Mentee's or those folks that could use some assistance, would be asked to start a discussion with their help request.

Response by SSG Gene Carroll SR. made Oct 22 at 2015 9:45 PM

SSG Gene Carroll SR. — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:45:15 -0400

I like both