Darrell Utt’s Post

"’Thank you for your service’—but what comes next? 🤔 For many transitioning veterans, these words, though well-intentioned, often fall short. Imagine serving your country with honor, only to struggle with finding your place in the civilian workforce. The reality is, too many veterans feel lost, undervalued, and overlooked in their job search. It's time to go beyond the words. Veterans don't just need gratitude; they need opportunities, support, and a community that recognizes their worth. Let's bridge the gap between service and civilian life by offering real solutions—because our heroes deserve more than just a ‘thank you.’ 💪🇺🇸 #Veterans #TransitioningVeterans #BeyondTheThankYou #VeteranSupport #JobSearch #HireAVet #Leadership #WarriorLDRSHIP"

Question: "What does a new Veteran have to offer employers?" Answer: "Leadership, teamwork, accountability, adaptability to the mission and communication..." 12th SMA, Jack Tilley offers the advice you need to succeed in your version of the American Dream. It's more than baseline thinking, he gets into the granular points that you can use as tactics during your job search - including how to explain your skillset to non-Veterans. #VHV | Veterans Helping Veterans #Veterans #Careers | Your Next Mission®

Translating military skills, embracing non-linear paths, and reframing experiences are valuable topics for us veterans and for hiring managers. If you are look for insights on veteran transition to corporate careers, this Harvard Business Review article is a great read. #VeteranTransition #CorporateCareers https://lnkd.in/gev9fjmR 

Veterans, we've got each other's six on the battlefield. Why stop now? Here is my post inspired by my good friend Matt Watkins as he made an excellent post about military acronyms yesterday. In the civilian world, your network is one of your most valuable assets. But here's the kicker... it's not just about climbing the ladder solo. It's about pulling your squad up with you. Here's your new set of orders: 🔶 Pass on that industry insider knowledge like its mission-critical intel. 🔶 Connect a fellow vet with that civilian CEO who needs their leadership skills. 🔶 Craft a LinkedIn recommendation that hits harder than a 5-paragraph op order. 🔶 Volunteer your expertise. Remember, in the service, we're all teachers and students. The mission isn't complete until we're all accounted for on the other side of that DD-214. Veterans, what's your go-to move for supporting a battle buddy's career? Drop it in the comments like it's a sitrep. Be the battle buddy you needed when you first took off the uniform. #VeteransCareers #MilitaryTransition #LeadershipInAction

Honoring Veterans Day: Embracing Veteran Talent in Our Workforce Today, we express deep gratitude for our veterans—the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms. It’s essential to recognize not only their service but also the exceptional skills they bring to the workforce: resilience, leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence. Veterans possess unique qualities that enrich our teams and drive success. Let’s make a conscious effort to embrace veteran talent, creating pathways for them to thrive in civilian careers. Today and every day, let’s continue to build workplaces where veterans are respected, valued, and empowered. To all veterans: Thank you for your service and the lasting impact you bring to our communities and our workplaces. #VeteransDay #VeteranTalent #WorkforceDevelopment #HRConsulting #ThankYouVeterans

Expert Tips for Hiring Veterans and Members of the Military Community ✊ In a powerful discussion on veteran hiring, panelists Elizabeth OBrien, VP, Hiring Our Heroes, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Jessica 🌿🌙 Reynolds (ft. MHRM, MBA), Director of Talent Management, Echelon Services, LLC, delved into strategies for supporting veterans and military spouses as they transition into civilian careers. This conversation highlighted not only the immense value that veterans bring to the workforce but also the unique challenges they face during this transition. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/e7_sfHdq

Part 2 of Emma Homann's interview with the fantastic Pete K. of Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd shares insights for ex Military personnel who have found a new role but are looking for progression advice and tips for adapting to a completely new working environment. Read on for more detail on how to successfully transition from military life to the civilian workforce. #defencerecruitment #exmilitary

Here's part two of our Head of P3M, Pete's, recent discussion with Emma Homann. In the two part series he has given some great advice to those who may be transitioning from their military career to their new, civilian career. Take a read 👇👇👇 #Military #Resettlement #ExMilitary #Career

So, you've left the military. Here's how to build your career! I am excited to share part 2 of my recent interview with the talented Pete Kavanagh-Barnes from Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd on successfully transitioning from military life to the civilian workforce! This time, we focus on how to adapt to the new environment, thrive and continue to progress in your career! Huge thanks to Pete Kavanagh-Barnes for sharing his experiences and practical tips! Read the full interview below and I'd love to hear your thoughts and your own experiences and tips. #careertransition #veterans #armedforces

Veteran transition is hard. Make no mistake about it. When you’ve been in a demanding profession like the military for four years or forty years, it’s not easy to jump right back into civilian life. If you’ve never had to apply for a job, negotiate salary, worry about health benefits, or worst of all… talk about yourself, it’s overwhelming. What’s the actual hiring process? How long can that take? What the heck is an ATS? What if I slept through my mandatory virtual transition class and didn’t learn a thing? These are real problems Veterans face once the contract is up, so what can you do? Where can you turn? Jordana Megonigal and The RECON Network is helping to bridge that gap and assist Veterans with their transition to being a civilian again. The work they do and network they’ve created is needed and welcomed! I had the privledge of sitting on a panel at this year’s Veteran Summit to give Veterans insight from HR’s perspective. As you can see, I was among some of the very best in the business, and I learned a LOT from these leaders. Thank you for the invite, Robyn Knox, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, RCC™! You continue to give so much of your time and talent to the community, and we are lucky to have someone like you advocating for us. Great to see my friends Anna Harris (York), SPHR, Jessica Jenkins, BBA, SHRM-CP, Shannon Sports, and of course Scott W. Cook! To my fellow Veterans: You can control your attitude in the process. Never give up on yourself or those around you. Lean on your network heavily, and continue to do your research on companies you’re interested in. Don’t be the 50%! If your current plan isn’t working, cancel it and regroup. You would have done the same on active duty, so why start losing now? You bring so much to the table, and employers want that level of discipline and talent on their team. Leverage your network and resume to get that interview or conversation. The rest is easy! Ray Lattimore, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Mike Rausch Semper Fi! #veterans #military #usmc #marines #marinecorps #army #airforce #navy #coastguard #spaceforce Upstate Warrior Solution South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs