Do you have REMARKABLE Ideas to market yourself to employers after your Military Service?

SPC Eddie "Nemo" Aiumu — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:55:25 -0500

As new Soldiers we are young and invicible. To the point that you think to yourself, "man, I'm going to make this a Career, and retire before forty". BUT, it doesn't always go the way you expected it to be. So, now you're forced to answer one question:
Now what?
Well, I'll tell you that I'm one of those that was at that crossroads back in 2010. However, the trick is simple, so simple you'll even slap yourself for not knowing about it til now.
Are You ready?
Here it is. Marketing yourself, and your ideas, to employers who know nothing about you.
How?
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.
Why is that important? Because its remarkable!

Here is what he said:
"Remarkable means two things. One, it means cool, neat. Two, it means worth making a remark about. If you make stuff that's worth making a remark about, you're 99% of the way there."

Now you know the Secret. Go use it!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2015 3:13 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:13:01 -0500

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.

Response by SPC Makissa Lewis made Dec 29 at 2015 8:47 PM

SPC Makissa Lewis — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:47:56 -0500

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.