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Alhajie Fofanah ⋅ Frederick, MD U.S. Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant ⋅ 6 years served

I am hoping to start a small business in the near future and I need tips and professional advice.

Start a small business. Effective communication skills Networking Fine tune my management & leadership skills.

Small Business 13 answers

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William Shontz ⋅ Falls Church, VA U.S. Army, Major ⋅ 20 years served

How do you break into an industry for which you have no experience?

Thank you to all of the mentors that sign up for this program, I know your time is valuable and I appreciate what you do...

Military to Civilian Transition 10 answers

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Essenam Abok ⋅ Hagatna, GU U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Second Class ⋅ 10 years served

To be in the operations and management field, what skills are mostly sought after?

I have nothing more to add to the question. Really just looking for guidance

Mentoring 5 answers

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Mark Morris ⋅ Holly Ridge, NC U.S. Marine Corps, First Lieutenant ⋅ 3 years served

What is the "right level" of occupation for a junior grade officer moving into the corporate world?

I'm attempting to balance not having any industry experience, but also having plenty of real world leadership experiences that my peers typically wouldn't have just...

Military to Civilian Transition 5 answers

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William O'Donnell ⋅ El Paso, TX U.S. Army, Captain ⋅ 5 years served

What are the best ways for a military officer to transition to a consulting role?

What is the best way to network with individuals inside of consulting firms to get an interview? What are things I can do now to...

Military to Civilian Transition 25 answers

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Melissa Morgida ⋅ Danville, NH U.S. Army, Second Lieutenant ⋅ 1 years served

How did you make a career change and what recommendations do you have for someone looking to make a career change?

I am looking to switch from a career of health care/health education to financial services. While I love the healthcare field, I have not...

Career Exploration 21 answers

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LaVonda Armstrong ⋅ Virginia Beach, VA U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Second Class ⋅ 16 years served

Positions for Military Spouses

Any advice for Military Spouses looking Defense or Corporate positions? I have 10+ Adminstrative experience mostly in healthcare with a Bachelors in Business Administration. I currently...

Career Exploration 11 answers

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ROBERT HOFFLER ⋅ Mc Lean, VA U.S. Marine Corps, Lieutenant Colonel ⋅ 24 years served

Although my Marine Corps career has been focused on logistics and manpower, I have great interest in technology and would like to explore that area of employment. How would you recommend proceeding?

I realize that "technology" has a very wide scope. My specific interests are in additive manufacturing, programming microcontrollers, and product design. I was wondering if...

Career Exploration 14 answers

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Steven Harrold ⋅ Fort Collins, CO U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel ⋅ 21 years served

I am looking for someone to review my resume

First off, thank you to all the mentors who volunteer their time with ACP, it is greatly appreciated. I am looking for assistance reviewing my...

Resumes & Cover Letters 22 answers

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Kyleigh Stennis ⋅ Waipahu, HI U.S. Navy, Petty Officer First Class ⋅ 9 years served

Any tips for transitioning to civilian life?

Looking to transition to civilian life within the next 9 months.

Military to Civilian Transition 15 answers

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