Transitioning to post-military employment: Tips to thrive and overcome challenges

Finding a new career outside the military is a top priority for many Veterans. But while service members have highly valued skills and talents, transitioning to a civilian role can be rough.

For starters, corporate communication and leadership styles can differ vastly (many military acronyms and certifications do not easily translate to the corporate world). More than that, finding belonging in a new culture can be overwhelming.

Expedia Group understands these challenges and fully embraces Veterans trying to bridge the gap from military to corporate. They actively participate in Hire Heroes USA and formed VETS, their employee-led Inclusion Business Group (IBG) that supports Veteran team members and their families.

Expedia’s Tyler Roth (Senior Manager, Human Resources Business Partner), Tashana Lopez (Diversity Sourcing Partner), and Greg Bradshaw (Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition) will share how to make the transition smoother, from showcasing the soft skills that don’t immediately jump off your resume to building a solid support system.

You’ll take away:

• How to identify your transferable skills
• Strategies to create a corporate resume that showcases your experience and highlights the value of your military background
• Tips to stand out in the interview process
• Ways to make the shift to a civilian role as seamless as possible
• How to leverage employee resource groups to find camaraderie