Section 15: Starting Your New Role
Coming from the military, you bring a host of transferable skills to your new employer.
These include communication, leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
These skills aren't something that can be perfected in an 8-week course or college semester. They take years to build and require exposure to real-world scenarios. Because of this, they are highly valued across all companies and industries.
As you begin this new chapter, think about the skills you bring and how they can be incorporated in your new role. Showcasing these through your work can set you up for success in the long-run.
They can contribute to future promotions, the opportunity to work on exciting and high-visibility projects, and reinforce the reputation of everything great that veterans and military spouses offer employers.
In addition to the skills you already possess, what new skills are you interested in learning? Can you think of 3 skills you want to improve and 3 skills you want to learn?
Many companies offer programs to help employees expand their skill sets. It's worth the time to research the programs and initiatives offered by your new employer.