This week’s conversation is all about veteran career opportunities & pathways. We sat down with Kandi Tillman, co-founder of 50Strong, and Tiffany Daugherty, HR Leader for Military Pathways Johnson & Johnson, for a great conversation driven by their mutual experience advising & supporting veterans in their military talent work. We dive into topics such as the key employment players you should be engaging with often & early on, how to engage impactfully with talent managers, the power of your network in education & your career search, marketing yourself at various stages & what to do if you aren’t sure what career you want, and much more!
Main Topics
Kandi & Tiffany introductions & backgrounds (0:33)
4:04 - Employment advice & marketability, importance of storytelling & setting yourself apart (3:55)
Importance of internships, academic & professional network relationships or connections (8:19)
Figuring out what career path to take when you aren’t sure what you want to do (14:02)
How not to reach out to an employer recruiter (22:22)
Networking, building trust in new relationships (26:53)
Advice & meaningful takeaways about career outcomes for veterans (34:54)
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