Join us for a chat with Dan Savage for the final episode of season 1. Dan is a West Point graduate and infantry officer veteran, earned his Masters in Public Policy from Harvard, and has more than a decade supporting veterans and service members with their career journeys post-service at Syracuse University, LinkedIn, and more. This interview is jam-packed with tips and resources that Dan shares about navigating life post-service, deciding the best path for you, the challenges of shifting identities, and so much more.
Main Topics
- Dan’s introduction & background (0:26)
- Exploring future military & career goals while on active duty, decision to separate to attend grad school (3:26)
- Experience being lost during personal transition turned to working with veterans during transition from service & tackling issue of underemployment (6:51)
- Resources & tips for where to start when you aren’t sure what you want to do post-service, networking on LinkedIn (14:56)
- Honing the art of storytelling based on self-reflection for admissions & career search, tying your experiences to your future goals (27:16)
- Challenges with identity changes that arise during transition (31:13)
- Tips for translating military experience to civilian equivalencies (34:23)
- Connecting with others during the job search & the concept of “people like us,” deciding which parts of your background are relevant in different situations (38:52)
- Getting a feel for who you want to spend your time with at school or career (48:30)
- Key takeaways & final tips (56:50)
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