Resonating Quote: “Think of many things. Do one.” I am making a conscious effort to become a single tasker and focus energy on one task at a time with short aggressive timelines. For example, I set a 30-minute time limit on this post.
I have not set aside time weekly to write. To counter this, I have added it to my calendar. I am making this a weekly priority because it will help hone my thoughts and document my transition process. I found this video helpful in my pursuit.
Transition Update
Lessons Learned this week:
- Nothing is handed to you, not even skillbridge.
- Continue growing, seek companies who value education and personal development.
- Be concise and listen
- Every state has different Veteran benefits, ensure you look into each state you’re interested in moving into.
- Put Pride aside when it comes to the Medical process
- VA Loan is the best deal ever
- Civilian life is a ‘choose your own adventure’ compared to the military’s prescription of career path.
- Company Values I appreciate:
- Education, personal development Growth
- Strong Purpose or vision
- Apply to various companies and interview with them all to continue gaining interview experience, so you’re well experienced in interviewing.
Actions:
- Applied for VA Education Benefits – easy process.
- Connections (calls, video call, linkedin, messages)
- Tanner W. – Informational Interview in Tech Sector
- Richard S. – Help with Final Interview Preparation
- Peter S. – Help with Final Interview Preparation
- Michael H. – Help with Final Interview Preparation
- Cody D – Help setting up ACP mentor
- Gary S. – Coaching session
- Henri T. – Veteran Service Officer
Resources:
- Podcast on Veteran Mindset Shift
- Interesting thoughts on veteran mindset shift toward further independent thought, away from the military group think.
- Attended Product Management Webinar from Product School
- Product management sounds like a fun career. You’re more focused on bringing the product to fruition than people management.
- Attended ACP – Know Your Worth Presentation
- Lots of good info, but one key point I took away is to look at jobs and whenever a job responsiblity excites you, save it to trend which roles you value.
Continued Projects
- Final Interview preparation
- Wounded Warrior Project partnership for VA dsiability
- Informational Interviews
New resources:
- Npower.org (Since it is location based, it doesn’t apply to me)
- warrior-scholar.org
- hosts intensive, one and two-week college-preparatory academic boot camps for enlisted veterans and transitioning service members in three disciplines: Humanities, STEM, and Business & Entrepreneurship
- (Focused on Enlisted veterans for undergraduate degrees, doesn’t apply to me)
- ACP.org
Nick Co 
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