Episode 21: Job Search Resources for Veterans with Don Fried of VetJobs
Guest Spotlight
Don Fried is the Marketing & Branding Director for VetJobs, which brings military and veteran job seekers together with employers who are looking to hire - for free.
This team has now surpassed 72,000 (verified) job placements while providing additional employment assistance support services to more than 100,000 military service members and veterans.
If you are transitioning from service, a veteran, or military spouse looking for work - THIS IS THE ORGANIZATION TO CONNECT WITH.
Don also launched a powerful marketing automation SaaS software solution, Ignite, to help entrepreneurs build a business engine that can automate lead generation, nurture and drive conversions.
Questions Don Addresses in this Episode
Please briefly share your career journey.
Tell me more about VetJobs and how you help veterans.
What's the greatest strength that vetereams bring to potential employers?
What is the biggest challenge veterans face and how do you help them overcome that?
How can veterans translate their military experience into corporate language that resonates with hiring managers?
What advice and resources do you recommend for veterans who have looked for work before and struggled to land a job outside of their military service?
What is the biggest adjustment veterans face when starting to work outside the military?
Once someone lands a job, what can they do to make the best impression and thrive in their new role?
Please provide some networking tips.
What's the best career advice you have ever received?
Any final tips?