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Why You Should Accept a Lower Level Position at a Company You Love
September 2, 2021 // schuyler@americandreamu.org // American Dream U, Dream Job // Dream Job, military transition
Big titles can be fun to throw around, but odds are they won’t make you any happier than getting rich will.
Military Skill Translation: Sniper Example
Would you think that a sniper would be a good employee at Microsoft Office?
Finding the Right Fit
August 12, 2021 // schuyler@americandreamu.org // American Dream U, Dream Job // Accepting Job Offer, Dream Job
If you find a place that is a good fit, that cherishes the values and skills you have, chances are you’ll be happier there. But how do you decide if something is a “right fit” before you get there?
Toot Your Own Horn – How, When, and Why to Praise Yourself
Nobody likes that one friend who brags too much. Whether it is about medals awarded, who they know, or the job they hold, something about it feels arrogant and disingenuous.
Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Fellow Past/Present Service Members
July 29, 2021 // schuyler@americandreamu.org // American Dream U, Military Transition // Networking, Relationships
A network of mutually beneficial relationships with those who have similar life experiences to you can be extraordinarily powerful.
How wide should your LinkedIn network be?
July 22, 2021 // schuyler@americandreamu.org // American Dream U, Military Transition // LinkedIn Networking
Your LinkedIn network can make a big difference for your career path. Yes, the bigger your network, the better. However, I must emphasize the importance of building a quality network of trusted colleagues and using LinkedIn to nurture those relationships.
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