Alyson Iuchs ⋅ Edwards, CA Photogenic, Inc ⋅ 5 years experience

Transitioning can be quite a process. Many people in my family have gone through it.

I always have found that creating a vision and goal for yourself can always be the best start. Envisioning wants you want to accomplish and who you want to be in your next stage of life.

I have found that by setting small days goals and using goal planners are the best way to keep track of what you want to do and accomplish.
Out of all the goal journals and notebooks I've tried, this one has given me the best results in goal-setting. 90X Goals: https://90xgoalplanner.com/

I've also found this Make The Connection site worthwhile when finding info about transitioning. https://maketheconnection.net/events/transitioning-from-service

You're not alone, look for local businesses or services with military connections. Reach out and ask them if they know of any knowledge about your situations. I always think personal connections are best.

Hope this helps!

George Wilhelmsen ⋅ Rochelle, IL Sargent & Lundy ⋅ 38 years experience

I'll keep this simple: "Who Moved My Cheese?"

It's a simple book that gave me essential perspective.

"Crucial Conversations"

It's a non-simple book, that provides insights as to how you need to communicate and keep the lines of communication open by asking questions - for example, why would a reasonable person behave that way?

The first book (Cheese) is transitional. The second book (Conversations) is transformational.

George Wilhelmsen

Terri Todd ⋅ Armuchee, GA McKesson Corporation ⋅ 29 years experience

Once your husband makes the transition, "Lions Don't Need to Roar" by D.A. Benton will show him how to succeed. Great book and great, effective, easy advice. The D is for Debra - a really smart executive coach.

Best wishes to you both!

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco, CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

LinkedIn Specific Resources for Veterans and Mentors:
"* Have you requested the ""free 1-year Job Seeker subscription LinkedIn Premium for U.S. Veterans""?
See: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=5131140&trk=groups_management_participants-h-dsc.html";

"* In which of these twice-per-week and archived LinkedIn seminars and tutorials have participated? Did you take notes? What was most helpful and what did you learn? See: ""A Quick Start Guide - How to Use LinkedIn - Videos, Help-Center, Etc.""
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5819499690932068356&qid=7e24e1c6-cb52-41bc-ac08-5ecd6f1e1658&goback=%2Egmr_5131140%2Egmr_4466143#!";

* LinkedIn Free Advanced People Search Tool: Have you utilized the LinkedIn free "Advanced People Search tool" to search for members of the Veteran Mentor Network (and other LinkedIn groups) who can serve as your mentor, an participate in discussions you an others start on the Veteran Mentor Network? "Quick Tip: Proactively Utilize the LinkedIn Free Advanced People Search Tool to Find Relevant Mentors and Advisors Who Are members of Our Group" See: https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5881827107734052865&trk=groups_search_item_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egna_4466143#!

* Have you visited veterans.linkedin.com ?

Questions that Help Veterans and Mentors Discover Resources Veterans Should Know About and Consider Utilizing:
"* Have you joined the Veteran Mentor Network group on LInkedIn? (The Veteran Mentor Network offers a free network of over 38,000 members who have self identified with Veterans and mentoring, and is the world's largest Veterans mentoring effort in the world.)
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Veteran-Mentor-Network-4466143/about#!";

"* If you have attended college, which college(s) did you attend, and how are you actively utilizing your school's resources (e.g. career planning center, goal-setting, assistance with your cover letter, resume and elevator speech, career coaching, career networking, alumni network, local alumni clubs, mentoring opportunities and programs, professors, staff, etc.)? See: ""College Career Planning and Resource Centers - Use them, they really DO owe it to you, and to us!""
https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5794115739698876418&trk=groups_search_item_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egna_4466143#!";

"* For post 9/11 U.S Veterans and spouses: Have you researched the 100% free programs that VCTP Syracuse offers to post 9/11 Veterans and spouses? (Services VCTP offers include: assistance with resumes, cover letters and elevator speeches, interview practice, free training for in-demand professional certifications, certification exams paid for, help with certification applications, career networking, etc.)
See: http://vets.syr.edu/education/employment-programs/#!";

"* Have you requested membership in the Military Civilian Career Coaching Connection (MC4) LinkedIn group? (MC4 eligibility requirements for Veterans: ""Currently on active duty and within 12 months of discharge. OR Not yet had a civilian job since discharge."") See: ""And also ... Consider Joining and Actively Utilizing the MC4 (Military-Civilian Career Coaching Connection ) Group on LinkedIn""
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5870169726134542336&qid=1bc0f37f-2fc0-426c-8460-0c40cba5b93c&goback=%2Egmr_5131140%2Egmr_4466143%2Egde_4466143_member_5819499690932068356%2Egmr_4466143#!";

* Have you requested a "one-on-one" assigned mentor from American Corporate Partners (ACP, acp-usa.org)? Have you been matched with an ACP mentor? What clear, specific, achievable and measurable goals have you established for your mentorship (e.g. "effectively communicate an introductory 30-second elevator speech")? Note: ACP attempts to match you with a mentor from a large corporation or other large organization. Be as specific as possible with ACP, and consider waiting until ACP matches you with a mentor well-suited to help upon meet your specific and personal career goals.

"* Which discussions on the Veteran Mentor Network and the MC4 LinkedIn groups have you find to be most helpful and interesting?
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Veteran-Mentor-Network-4466143/about#!";

* What new discussions have you started requesting advice and assistance on the Veteran Mentor Network and/or the MC4 LInkedIn groups? Have you requested help with any of these or other questions? Have you interacted and provided feedback to mentors, advisors and coaches?

"* Building a team of mentors and advisors: In addition to the Veteran Mentor Network, MC4 and ACP, what other actions can you take to build a team of mentors and advisors? Please read this discussion and provide feedback. Are there any mentors in these 9 mentoring programs who are particularly relevant to your career goals and to whom you can reach out to for networking and career development assistance? See: ""Mentoring Programs for Veterans and Spouses""
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5870221088276897792&qid=e68becd8-5818-414a-9594-eccf06d0bbcc&goback=%2Egde_4466143_member_5882212295878131713%2Egmr_4466143#!";

"* Have you researched professional organizations and professional certifications relevant to your career goals? Professional organizations offer formal and informal mentoring programs, networking opportunities, and skills-development opportunities. Which professional organizations and certifications are relevant to your career goals? See: "" Force-Multipliers: Which professional organizations, trade groups and/or certifications align with your career goals? Let us know.""
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5799688601138638849&trk=groups_search_item_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egna_4466143#!";

"* Are you familiar with how attending meetings of Toastmasters.org can help you improve your public speaking and interviewing skills, help you craft and effectively communicate your introductory ""elevator speech"", and also serve as a career networking and even a job-search tool? Toastmasters meetings are often held within or near employers.
See: https://www.google.com/search?q=toastmasters+networking#! and https://www.google.com/search?q=toastmasters+elevator#! "

* What other questions can we ask in order to help Veterans discover resources they can utilize?