SPC Eddie "Nemo" Aiumu 1199876 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As new Soldiers we are young and invicible. To the point that you think to yourself, &quot;man, I&#39;m going to make this a Career, and retire before forty&quot;. BUT, it doesn&#39;t always go the way you expected it to be. So, now you&#39;re forced to answer one question: <br />Now what? <br />Well, I&#39;ll tell you that I&#39;m one of those that was at that crossroads back in 2010. However, the trick is simple, so simple you&#39;ll even slap yourself for not knowing about it til now.<br />Are You ready?<br />Here it is. Marketing yourself, and your ideas, to employers who know nothing about you. <br />How? <br />The answer is on you. Yes. You. Some years back while researching for a paper I came across this video of Seth Godin speaking at a TED TALKS in Monterey, Ca. He spoke about a Purple Cow. Yes. A Purple Cow.<br />Why is that important? Because its remarkable! <br /><br />Here is what he said:<br />&quot;Remarkable means two things. One, it means cool, neat. Two, it means worth making a remark about. If you make stuff that&#39;s worth making a remark about, you&#39;re 99% of the way there.&quot;<br /><br />Now you know the Secret. Go use it! 2015-12-28T01:55:25-05:00 SPC Eddie "Nemo" Aiumu 1199876

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As new Soldiers we are young and invicible. To the point that you think to yourself, &quot;man, I&#39;m going to make this a Career, and retire before forty&quot;. BUT, it doesn&#39;t always go the way you expected it to be. So, now you&#39;re forced to answer one question: <br />Now what? <br />Well, I&#39;ll tell you that I&#39;m one of those that was at that crossroads back in 2010. However, the trick is simple, so simple you&#39;ll even slap yourself for not knowing about it til now.<br />Are You ready?<br />Here it is. Marketing yourself, and your ideas, to employers who know nothing about you. <br />How? <br />The answer is on you. Yes. You. Some years back while researching for a paper I came across this video of Seth Godin speaking at a TED TALKS in Monterey, Ca. He spoke about a Purple Cow. Yes. A Purple Cow.<br />Why is that important? Because its remarkable! <br /><br />Here is what he said:<br />&quot;Remarkable means two things. One, it means cool, neat. Two, it means worth making a remark about. If you make stuff that&#39;s worth making a remark about, you&#39;re 99% of the way there.&quot;<br /><br />Now you know the Secret. Go use it!

2015-12-28T01:55:25-05:00 2015-12-28T01:55:25-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1203317

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just feel like a very important aspect to remember is to maintain your "regular world" skills. Don't lose your typing ability, athleticism, painting skill, vast knowledge, whatever you may possess. It's not about a matter of having something lined up incase things awry while you are in. It's a matter of still possessing the skills and mindset to uphold that job.

2015-12-29T15:13:01-05:00 2015-12-29T15:13:01-05:00 SPC Makissa Lewis 1204129

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First translate all that you did in buzz words such as leadership, team player, diversity, etc. Then, promote yourself. Tell anyone who will listen you are now transitioning. Closed mouths don't get fed. Do your homework. Find out if the organization is military/veteran friendly. It would help in interviews. Stay away from acronyms. Most civilians don't get it or want to take time to get it. Be prepared that it will take a while. So save your money. Hit me up if you have further questions.

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