5 Podcasts for the Military to Civilian Career Transition
Cassie Hatcher
CEO of Career Confidence | Military-to-Civilian Transition Expert | Helping Veterans & Service Members Secure $100K+ Roles | Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) & Certified Veteran Career Strategist (CVCS)
If you are transitioning within the next 2-3 years, now is an ideal time to start preparing. Gain access to valuable insights via industry experts, thought leaders, and successful professionals who share their experiences and knowledge. Listening to podcasts related to their desired field or industry, military personnel can gain valuable insights, learn about current trends, and stay updated on relevant topics.
These podcasts are specifically about the transition from the military to the civilian workforce include job search and networking strategies. But I also recommend listening to podcasts about your targeted industry which may require developing new skills or enhancing existing ones. Podcasts can provide access to educational content, including tips, strategies, and practical advice on your specific industry. Whether it's leadership, project management, entrepreneurship, or technical skills.
After speaking with Lori Norris personally, I can say that should be considered one of the top resources for the military-to-civilian transition. Every one of her episodes are focused on how to optimize your job search and career. It's tough to choose a favorite episode because there are so many great episodes.
Embracing the Transformation in the Transition with James Felts
Don't Do Military Transition Alone with Jeremy "Monte" Montgomery
Most of us know that transitioning from a military career to the civilian workforce can be challenging, and it's common to face uncertainties and obstacles along the way. I love how Lori shares both informational and inspirational stories of individuals who have successfully made similar transitions or overcome difficult situations.
David Johnson is a former Army combat veteran now interviewing some of the top Military and Veteran minds in the country. Life-changing stories and documenting history.
Unfortunately, David Johnson hasn't recorded a new podcast since June 2022, but it's worth it to scroll through his past content for a wide range of podcasts.
Marie Zimenoff provides practical strategies in branding, career transition, advancement, job search, resumes, interviewing, and social media. Marie teaches you how to take charge of your own career trajectory. While there is a good deal of talk about this new reality, little tangible direction exists about how to thrive, not just survive, in this new workforce
Marie Zimenoff has extensive experience in the career coaching and human resources fields. She brings her expertise and knowledge to each episode, covering a wide range of topics related to career development, job search techniques, personal branding, networking, interview preparation, and more.
The "Career Confidante" podcast features interviews with industry professionals, career coaches, recruiters, and experts from various fields. These guests share their insights, tips, and experiences to provide listeners with practical advice and inspiration.
Greg McKeown is the author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and his mission is to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out.
Although McKeown only has one solid podcast about the military to civilian transition, he provides tangible productivity-focused information. His podcast has been ranked in the Top 5 of all Self Improvement podcasts (out of 11,000) and Top 10 in all Educational podcasts (out of 30,000) on Apple Podcasts.
5. Cammies 2 Khakis hosted by Bob Howard
Last, but not least, check out an up-and-coming podcast, I recently did an episode about How to Make a Resume the Civilian Employers Will Understand. In this episode I talk about how to transform your military resume into a resume easily understood in the civilian workforce. This is a podcast made by Veterans for Veterans. The three episodes so far are packed with essential knowledge for today’s veterans ranging from what to do in the months before your exit from the military, learning how to market yourself to land a new fulfilling career, and how to continue having a successful career and life.
If you are transitioning from the military into the civilian workforce and don’t know what type of resume you need, take the free quiz specific for Military & Veterans “What Type of Resume Do I Need?”
Written by Cassie Hatcher, CEO of Career Confidence LLC, a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Veteran Career Strategist (CVCS) who translates military leadership experience to ensure your resume is on target for the civilian workforce.
For 10+ years, Career Confidence Resume Services has specialized in translating military experience into accomplishments-focused resumes. Our goal is to help military service members find their next mission with a resume that captures employers’ attention and highlights their unique military experience.
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We have a couple of great resources including a free quiz designed specifically for Military & Veterans to answer the question, What type of resume do I need?“
This quiz takes 5 minutes on average to complete.
If you already have a resume you can purchase a $50 in-depth resume review with a screen-recorded, comprehensive analysis from a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW).
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1yCassie Hatcher, I'd humbly suggest adding the Post Military Playbook Podcast, hosted by William Pugh. He's a dozen episodes in, and already building yet another great resource for transitioning veterans. https://www.youtube.com/@thepostmilitaryplaybook
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1yI would add "Veteran on the Move," with Joe Crane, among these.
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1yhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7075722568896319488?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop This link leads to a recent podcast about leaving the Army __________________________________________________ Leaving the Army: Living in the In-between Thank you to Lisa Hope Tilstra for inviting me back on her podcast: https://makelifelessdifficult.com During my ongoing transition from the Army after 23 years, we discussed the space in between my formal retirement ceremony and separation. We discussed: What does it mean to retire from a career that has also been a lifestyle? What is the impact on identity and belonging? How does one manage the in-between phase when what was is gone but what’s coming hasn’t fully formed? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-life-less-difficult/id1584307276?i=1000616815592
Senior Fellow, National Defense University | Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Owner | Keynote Speaker | Leadership Development Expert | Retired Marine
1yJust listened to your Cammies 2 Khakis podcast. Well done Cassie Hatcher!
Talent Operations Consultant & Certified Executive Coach
1yThanks for the mention Cassie! It was a pleasure having you on the Cammies 2 Khakis Podcast. The information you shared will help veterans who are at various stages of transitioning into the civilian workforce.