Transitioning from military to civilian life can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to identifying what skills we bring to the table… I recently worked with a veteran who had no idea how much their project management experience would translate into a leadership role in the tech industry. Has anyone else had surprising moments like this when assessing their skills?
I can relate — my project management skills translated seamlessly into my new role, but I initially overlooked them… It’s all about identifying how each task you tackled equips you for future challenges. What skills surprised you the most when applying for jobs?
It’s eye-opening how much we downplay our skills. I realized my logistics experience made me a natural fit for process optimization in my new role. @jnolan47, did you find any particular skills that took you a while to recognize?
And finding those transferable skills can totally boost your confidence — i discovered that my experience in team coordination was a big plus when moving to a consulting role. Have you tried revisiting specific projects to see those skills in action, @jperez77?