Estimated reading time: 7 minutes “Veterans bring amazing advantages to the entrepreneurial game — things like discipline, perspective, leadership ability, and the learned skill of seeing problems as opportunities — to say nothing of having accomplished ambitious goals with the weight of a gigantic bureaucracy on their backs.” — Bill Murphy Jnr, Inc.com The typical image of entrepreneurship involves someone having […]
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Darden is known for a few things: their top-notch educational experience, their strong general management focus, and the case method. For veterans considering graduate business school, this combination makes Darden an extremely attractive option after the military. Most veterans applying to MBA programs will admit that while they feel comfortable […]
This article was written by Sam Allen and shared through his generosity. Sam is an Executive Vice President and the Chief Operations Officer for Salesforce.com and also a former Marine. The article can be found in its original form here. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes You learned a great deal during your time in the […]
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes According to the Small Business Administration, there are 2.4 million veteran-owned small businesses in the US. They also report that these businesses employ more than 5 million people, generated revenue of $1.14 trillion, have an annual payroll of $195 billion, and they represent 9.15% of all U.S. businesses. And even […]
November 23, 2021 Mark Choosing What’s Next, Uncategorized Discover what to do with a common problem amongst veterans: what to say when someone says “thank you for your service.” It doesn’t have to be weird. Read more November 9, 2020 Mark Most Popular Discover essential advice and resources for veterans transitioning to civilian life. Equip […]
The GI Bill is a powerful tool for veterans aiming to attend law school. Here’s what you need to know: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: Covers 100% of in-state public tuition. For private schools, provides up to $28,937.09 annually. Includes $1,000/year for books and a Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) (up to $3,012, based on location). Yellow […]
One list to rule them all. Have you ever wanted to own your business? Maybe you have a startup idea, or napkin sketches of a product you think would be useful. Maybe you want to buy a business or open up a franchise. There are lots of ways to pursue an entrepreneurial path. This list […]
Helpful Content How to Craft a Great Resume as a Veteran How Veterans Can Get a Job in the Defense Industry Military to Corporate: 6-Month Transition Checklist American Corporate Partners If you’re a veteran looking to break into the business world, Shift Group and The Veteran Professional have your back. Their free program offers top-tier […]
This is a guest post by Joel Martycz. I spend more time on LinkedIn than I probably should. Honestly sometimes I struggle to define why that is. But if I had to sum it up in one concept, it would be this: I want to try to save military veterans from the “LinkedIn Military Transition […]
While I’m at business school, I want to take full advantage of having a large network around to help everyone considering a jump to the civilian world understands the variety of career options that are out there. I asked two of my classmates who worked in Private Equity prior to coming to Darden for their […]
Top business schools see the value of having veterans in their program. Many are also recognizing that veterans have unique needs, especially in the transition process out of the military. While we as vets usually have a great set of skills and experiences when it comes to leadership, teamwork, and planning, we typically lack the […]
The Law School for Veterans series was written by a friend of the site who is a current veteran student at a Top 10 Law School. Going from the military to law school can be a popular option for many veterans looking to take advantage of their GI Bill. ICON_PLACEHOLDEREstimated reading time: 16 minutes Do […]
June 1, 2023 Mark Career Resources, Mindset My military accomplishments of which I am most proud and the memories I look back on the most from my[…] Read more November 2, 2021 Brent Career Resources, Programs for Veterans Veterans who can learn to code can position themselves well to make a substantial salary. According to […]
October 5, 2021 Brent Show Notes John Hynds found that he was always a tinkerer. From his time working on avionics in the military, he knew[…] Read more September 23, 2021 Brent Show Notes Topics Discussed:– Who’s got the better submarines? The US or France? Australia says America. Nuclear subs and a diplomatic blowup:[…] Read […]