And i’ve been helping a few veterans prepare for job interviews, and it’s amazing how different civilian expectations can be. A common concern I’ve heard is about translating military experience into civilian language. I’m curious if anyone else has tips or resources that have helped during this transition — like specific phrases or examples that worked for you.
, translating military experience can be such a headache. I once helped a veteran describe plans they managed as ‘project schedules,’ which really seemed to resonate. It’s all about framing things in a way civilians understand — like saying you ‘led a team’ rather than just ‘commanded troops.’ @veteransresourcegroup has some great resources on this.
I’ve found that using the language of results really helps — for instance, instead of saying I led a team, I say I drove a project that boosted efficiency by 20%. It’s like turning military achievements into civilian gold medals — everyone gets the win.