Distinguishing MILITARY Transition from CAREER Transition

No. Military transition and career transition are not the same thing. It may sound obvious, but you wouldn't know it from the protocols used to execute what passes for military transition today. To prove my point, ask yourself this question: How do most service members define a successful transition? I would submit that it has something - if not everything - to do with landing a job. Unfortunately, military transition isn't about employment. It is about uncovering your identity from under the uniform so you can step confidently into the next chapter of your life

Military Transition, Jobs and CareersJason RoncoroniMay 8, 2019Career, Job Search, Military Transition, Employment, Identity Transformation, Spiritual Development, Reintegration, Cultural Adjustment

3 Reasons Why 'Taking a Step Back' is Terrible Advice for Transitioning Military Leaders

When I went to my first career conference as a junior officer, I had 11 one-on-one interviews that resulted in 6 job offers. I crushed it! Some of the offers included starting salaries that exceeded what I was making as a captain at the time. My luck changed when I attended my second career conference as a retiring battalion commander. I didn't have any offers. I had three times the education, more than twice the leadership experience, and a resume crafted by one of the top business schools in the country, and yet I didn't have a single interview. Not one.

Military Transition, Veteran LeadershipJason RoncoroniMay 29, 2018Leadership, Retirement, Anxiety, Fear, Growth, Spiritual Development, Self-Development, Failure, Opportunities, Job Search, Purpose, Transition, Vision, Vulnerable, Perspective, Intentions