From Military to Mainstream - Jaynine Howard

From Military to Mainstream – Resume Basics – Keep It Simple, Clear & Concise

billschiffler — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:01:01 +0000

Jeff Gordon is my guest for this episode. He shares with you the most common mistakes he continually sees on resumes. Before you hit delete and go to another show I encourage you to take a few minutes to listen to this episode. The information that Jeff shares is insider information. Jeff was a corporate recruiter for Experian for four years and has been involved in over 1000 job interviews. He is currently the owner of Interactive99 where he continues to review resumes and he also maintains a career blog. Jeff tells you exactly what hiring managers want to see and where they are focusing their attention. This is different than what is taught at various resume writing classes.
Before you download a resume template or add cute graphics listen to this episode. When you implement the strategies in this episode you will know where to put your key information, you will know where hiring managers focus their attention, what is the preferred file format for saving and uploading your resume, and what hiring managers are looking for when reviewing your resume.

From Military to Mainstream – Protect Your Privacy During the Job Interview – Know Your Rights

billschiffler — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:01:06 +0000

There has been a buzz online recently regarding employers asking job applicants for their Facebook log-in and passwords. Is this legal? Would you give them up? Do you know what a prospective employer or Human Resources employee can ask you during the job interview?
This is one episode you won’t want to miss. My guest Robert Ellis Smith is the author of Privacy Journal. Robert is recognized as the leading expert on the right to privacy in the United States. He is an experienced journalist, lawyer, and author.
Listen now so you can find out the truth about if you can be asked – do you have a medical discharge, are you getting disability, why do you get disability, will you consent to us pulling your credit report, what’s your social security number and more.

From Military to Mainstream – Networking for Job Hunting Success

billschiffler — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:01:11 +0000

Networking requires a strategy. Navy Veteran Nathan Wagner states “Networking is not a known behavior; it is learned.” Join Nathan and me as we share with you the strategies needed to network offline and online. Networking is key for job hunting success in today’s competitive environment. I am a firm believer that networking strategies should be taught at your first duty station or MOS school. You need to complete your LinkedIn profile and start networking and gathering recommendations from those you work for or with. Employers are looking online at your LinkedIn profile and other profiles you may have on various platforms. Do not wait until you are ready to exit the military to complete your profile and begin networking.
I invite you to download my free ecourse Networking is NOT Fraternizing by visiting my Facebook fan page Coach for the Military. It is a great companion to this radio episode. This course will teach you the strategies needed to begin networking so you can maximize your relationships.
You will also want to visit Armedzilla.com and connect to begin networking with other Veterans. Don’t forget to connect with Nathan Wagner and me while you are there.

From Military to Mainstream – Know Your Options – Don’t Exhaust Your Savings

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:01:53 +0000

Are you making the transition from the military to the mainstream soon? Have you wondered if you are really prepared to leave? Join me as I review my transition assessment that contains the seven things that are needed to enjoy a successful transition. Being debt free and having two years in savings are just two of the seven things you must do.
Jack Pflanz, a public relations manager for Sprint joins us to share four resources that are available to Veterans that will help you in keep more money in your pocket. Now is a great time to review your finances. Your cell phone plan is one area you will want to review. You will need a cell phone when you are job hunting. Assurance wireless and Virgin Mobile have programs that can help you stay connected with future employers. You do not need to exhaust your savings before taking advantage of these programs.

From Military to Mainstream – Does Money Make You Crazy? Are YOU Really Ready for Your Transition?

billschiffler — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:01:19 +0000

Ted McLyman, author, CEO of Apexx Behavioral Group, LtCol USMC (Ret), father and triathlete shares with you the key people you need on your team and other great tips and trips to avoid for a successful transition. Ted is famous for saying “Everyone gets out of the military – some doe it the right way.” Are you ready to do it the right way? Ted has great advice on what to do if presented the option to take the money and run in the form of an early retirement or if you are forced to make the transition from the military to the mainstream. His advice is based on his years of experience working with military veterans and living through a draw-down and witnessing firsthand the mistakes people make. His book Money Makes Me Crazy! A prescription for money sanity is available on Amazon.com. Are you ready to learn how to regain your money sanity? Are you ready to make the transition from the military to the mainstream with as little stress as possible? If yes, then join me for another great episode of From Military to Mainstream.

From Military to Mainstream – Claim Your Benefits: Learn to Navigate the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Claims Process

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:01:00 +0000

Many service men and women delay taking their VA physical. Did you? Did you receive your finding or disability rating and disagree with it? Now what? Did you register with your local VA? In my Expert Corner this week Constance A. Burns, President, CEO & Founder of National Association of American Veterans, Inc. provides you the web address and form number to begin the VA claims process. Her insight will demystify the claims process. She also provides several other resources that you may not have remembered hearing about at your transition seminar. You served your country proudly. You earned these benefits. Now it is time to claim your benefits. These benefits are free money that you are letting go to waste if you do not use them.

Richard Gengler the CEO of Prevail Health Solutions, LLC, the parent company of Vets Prevail is in the Resource Center. Vets Prevail was built for Vets by Vets. The interactive program is delivered online, to the modern Veteran, providing a convenient and completely confidential approach to treating deployment related effects of combat such as PTSD, depression and anxiety. This is a free resource for Veterans.

From Military to Mainstream – Be In Awe of Your Own Talent: Optimize Yourself

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:38:12 +0000

Are you optimizing your talents? Are you optimizing yourself? Your time in the service is a strategic advantage. United States Navy Veteran, Steve Blight is in the Veterans Spotlight this week. In addition to being a pilot in the Naval Reserves, Steve is the Co-Founder of Your Baby Booty. He shares the tough questions he asked himself when he made the transition from the military to the mainstream.
Steve has three very specific questions you must ask yourself prior to making the transition. As always, I add my personal experiences and insight so that you can continue to learn from those of us that have been there. There is no need for you to make mistakes or stay stuck when you can learn from me and my guests. In the resource center this week, I share with you the coaching programs I offer to assist you in your transition from the military to the mainstream. Join me right now so you can learn to identify your personal mission, your vision for the future and your purpose for being here on this earth. As Steve says “You don’t have to have your life planned but it is not OK to not do anything. “

From Military to Mainstream – The Road to Entrepreneurship

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:06:12 +0000

Do you know what motivates you or what you are passionate about? It is never too soon to start planning for your next mission. Your next mission may be that of a business owner. In today’s tough job market you may need or want to tap into your personal strengths and design a business that allows you to capitalize on what you are passionate about doing.
In the Veteran Spotlight this week is Kevin Gilheany, CWO (Retired) United States Coast Guard. He is the owner of Maritime Compliance International. Kevin will be sharing what he wished he had known prior to making the transition from the military to the mainstream.
In the Expert Corner and Resource Center is Didier Nicholas, the President of Senior CompuCare. Didier will share how the Air Force prepared him to become a business owner. He will also discuss franchising opportunities available soon to military veterans.

From Military to Mainstream – Networking is NOT Fraternizing: Design Your Online and Offline Strategy

billschiffler — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:01:50 +0000

Retired United States Marine, Sam Unsworth shares “what he wished he had known” that would have made his transition from the military to the mainstream go more smoothly in the Veterans Spotlight. Sam currently volunteers in APUS’s Global Mentoring Network. He helps APUS students and alumni explore various career fields and begin building their professional network. Sam says “Networking is huge!” “It needs to be taught to our military personnel when they first join the military.”

In the Expert Corner, I will help you design your online and offline networking system. Remember, networking is not fraternizing. It is about building and maintaining professional relationships. In the Resource Center, Nathan Wagner, the Vice President for Business Development for ArmedZilla tells you how ArmedZilla can become part of your networking strategy. ArmedZilla is a free social media platform for military veterans and their family members.

From Military to Mainstream – Dare to Dream – Explore Your Skill Sets

billschiffler — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:43:46 +0000

Navy Veteran and President of Simplified Living, LLC, Amy Volk shares “what she wished she had known” that would have made her transition from the military to the mainstream go more smoothly in my Veterans Spotlight. Amy makes a great observation that because we are so good at following the rules and doing what we are told we lose our creative side. She states she wishes she had been provided the opportunity to take a proactive approach to reviewing her skill sets and seeing how they could transfer into various job or career opportunities after she left the military.

In the Expert Corner, I will walk you through the steps to dreaming big and designing your bucket list. In the Resource Center, Jack Pflanz, public relations manager for Sprint shares three resources for military veterans.

From Military to Mainstream – Letters from the Mailbag

billschiffler — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:01:19 +0000

During this episode Coach Jaynine answers your questions. Are you having trouble staying focused? Coach Jaynine offers listeners a free download to identify where or how you are spending your day. Do you want to know the #1 mistake people make using social media or why most businesses fail? The answers may surprise you. Have you run out of money and need to look for funding or have no money for marketing? Coach Jaynine shares resources that you may not have heard about such as cloud funding and peer to peer micro-lending as well as free resources that you can use to market your business. She also discusses why you need passive income and shares her strategies on how you can create passive income in a day. Coach Jaynine also provides you free online resources that you can use to conduct your market analysis and why you need to listen to what your customers want. Listening may be the difference between keep the doors open and the lights on and the alternative of posting an out of business sign. This episode is packed with free resources you can use to grow your business as well as strategies that will help you be seen as the expert in your industry. You do not need to go broke while growing your business. You can run a successful business by staying focused and managing your time and using free online and offline strategies. Listen and learn so you can grow your business too.

Please continue to send your questions or ideas for future shows to Coach Jaynine on Facebook or email your questions to Jaynine@coachjaynine.com

From Military to Mainstream – From Nearly Failing High School to United States Marine to Ivy League Law Degree Graduate

billschiffler — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:42:29 +0000

Transition Assistance seminars help prepare you to exit the military. But, they do not discuss nor does anyone else discusses the mindset shift that happens when you take off your uniform and leave the military installation for the very last time. My guest shares his journey so that you can overcome the self limiting behaviors, change your mindset and use the resources and benefits available to you so that you can enjoy success.

Sean Michael Green has gone from nearly failing High School to being a United States Marine to a Full-time College student. He currently serves as the Dean of Graduate and Adult Enrollment at Marist College. He has two law degrees and was honored as one of the City of Pittsburgh’s “40 under 40″ for his contributions to the region. He most recently received a leadership award at the 2011 national NAGAP conference.

Don’t think it won’t happen to you…because it will. Listen and learn from Sean Michael so that you too can have a successful transition from the military to the mainstream.

From Military to Mainstream – General Negotiating Techniques and Understanding the Total Compensation Package

billschiffler — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:01:09 +0000

You’ve been offered the job of your dreams and a dollar figure is put in front of you. Now what? Do you immediately say “Yes”? Mark Herschberg says “No”. You need to ask “Why are you offering me that figure? How did you arrive at that number?” You may be surprised at the answer you receive. This is the first step in negotiating your total compensation package.

For those of you leaving the military you may have never had to negotiate your salary. My guest Mark Herschberg has been teaching career management at MIT for over 10 years and more recently SUNY. Included in this are negotiation techniques for compensation.

Some of the topics he shared in this interview are:
1. Understanding the total compensations – not just salary, but 401K, health, transportation subsidies,
PTO, etc.
2. Stock options
3. How to respond to the question “what did you make at your last job”
4. How to make a proposal or counter offer
5. General negotiation techniques
6. How to research compensation
7. Lifetime compensation

This is one episode you won’t to miss!

From Military to Mainstream – Why You Should Choose the Functional Skills Resume to Help You Land Your Next Job

billschiffler — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:04:15 +0000

The functional skills resume is the often times the best resume to use when transitioning from the military. It will allow you to highlight your SKILLS and not your actual duty billet or job title. Many of my clients do not want to do what they did in the military when they leave. They want to start over and do something new.

My guest this week is Richard S. Deems the author of Make Job Loss Work for You: Get over it and get your career back on track. This interview is packed with specific nuggets of information that will have your revamping your resume after you listen to this episode. Richard also share great tips on how to explore a new career and decide if it is something you want to try instead of blindly trying it and finding out you don’t like the job.

You have five seconds to get your resume noticed. The functional skills resume will sell you so that when the phone rings for the interview all that is left is the salary negotiation.

From Military to Mainstream – Does your resume pass the 5 Second Rule?

billschiffler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:04:47 +0000

Does your resume pass the 5 Second Rule?

Can Head Hunters find you online?

Do you know where to look for jobs?

If you answered NO to any of these questions then you need me, Coach Jaynine. I network with hiring managers. I help you job hunt. I write the right resume so your resume passes the 5 Second Rule. I have been known to get the phone ringing within 45 minutes of uploading a resume. Several of my clients have started the hiring process within one week of submitting a resume to a hiring manger. I will teach you the strategies needed to get hired.

You won’t want to miss this episode of From Military to Mainstream. I will share with you the benefits of using social media for job hunting, how to get the attention of a Head Hunter, Recruiter or Hiring Manager and most importantly what NOT to do online. I am the author of Write the Right Resume. I encourage you to follow me on Facebook where I share the latest trends in job hunting, personal and business growth.

From Military to Mainstream – The 5 Second Rule for Getting Your Resume Read

billschiffler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:01:07 +0000

We have all heard of the 5 Second Rule for food dropped on the floor. But, did you know it applies to job hunting too? Head Hunter Paul Gail shares insider secrets so that your resume passes the 5 Second Rule and gets read. He explains the hiring process and how to use a Head Hunter to your advantage. If you are job hunting or know someone that is looking you won’t want to miss this episode.

Paul also echo’s what I’ve been saying and teaching my clients- the one page resume is dead, having a profile on social networking sites has the same value as a resume and you must, must, must use spell check before sending your resume.

If you are ready to stop the spraying and praying you will want to have a paper and pencil handy to take notes so that your resume passes the 5 Second Rule.

From Military to Mainstream – 091911

billschiffler — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:01:55 +0000

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From Military to Mainstream – Major Dream : From Immigrant Housemaid to Army Private to Army Major to Harvard Ph.D.

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:01:18 +0000

Dr. Jin Kyu (Suh) Robertson was born and raised in Korea. She found a way to get her high school diploma, worked as a factory girl in a wig factory, waitress at a golf club, and a housemaid. At age 22, she immigrated to America to become a housemaid (a position she found through a Korean newspaper ad) with practically no English and had only one-way ticket and $100 to her name. At the age of 28, Jin, a mother of eight months old baby-girl, joined the U.S. Army as a private to escape from domestic violence. She retired as a U.S. Army major, received her MA (at the age of 43) and her Ph.D. (at the age of 57) both from Harvard. This single mother raised her daughter, an Army Brat, to be selected as a Presidential Scholar (an honor given to only 141 of 2.5 million high school graduating seniors), graduate from Harvard, become a U.S. Army officer and receive a master’s degree from Princeton. Korean major TV’s made documentaries of her American dream story that inspired and motivated millions of Koreans, a number of which were saved from the verge of suicides. She is Korea’s most popular inspirational/ motivational speaker (over 800 speeches), and a bestselling author of the books chronicling her amazing story that has sold more than a half million copies. You can learn more about Dr. Robertson by visiting Harvard.blogspot.com. Her book was one I could not put down until I finished it. Her story will inspire you to turn your dreams into reality and never ever give up.

From Military to Mainstream – Goal Setting 101: Learn to Zig Zag

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:01:35 +0000

The Zig Zag Principle confronts most business books head-on. Where most books give you a straight, rigid path to follow; this one permits you to squirrel chase. Zig Zagging is a unique way to set goals, rewards, and boundaries. One of the most unique skills Rich teaches in the book is how to fail. “Failing efficiently is vital. If you’re going to fail, why drag it out? Recognize it, admit it, lick your wounds, and move onto your next venture.”
Rich Christiansen has started 33 businesses. Eleven were miserable failures, but eleven others grew into multimillion-dollar successes. This experience and his passion for business provided Rich with the material for The Zig Zag Principle. Which he share with you during this interview. Rich shares a three month Zig Zag formula and explains that Zig Zaggy is not mindless wandering. You must have guardrails in place. But, without the ziggy and zaggy you may miss opportunities that will be key to your business growth.

From Military to Mainstream – Are You Armed for Your Next Mission?

billschiffler — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:01:17 +0000

Are you ready for your next mission? Are you ready for the transition to civilian life? My guest Nathan Wagner shares how he went from the U.S. Navy to working for Microsoft. Nathan also shares how the military prepared him for the bumpy ride of working in Corporate America. Over the next 17 years Nathan built a collective body of experience in Sales, Marketing and Logistics, including the pursuit of opportunities in technology and marketing; he has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world.

Nathan share the story of having his family packed up and in the car ready to move so he could start a new job. Only to have the phone ring and the job was no longer available because the company had been sold. Nathan was not defeated he put his networking skills to use and made connections. Today Nathan is part of a soon to debut company that will shake the military community.

Everyone shares a unique connection to America’s armed forces. Whether you served or know someone who has, you will want to join ArmedZilla to be recognized or show your support as a proud member of our military community.

From Military to Mainstream – Face to Face Networking: It’s All About Communication

billschiffler — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:47:02 +0000

Are you like me? Does the thought of attending a face to face networking event make you want to vomit? My guest Kathy Condon , author of Face to Face Networking: It’s All About Communication, teaches us how to master the number one social skill that is often not taught to children or adults; the handshake. The handshake when done correctly has the receiver feeling like the most important person in the world. Kathy is an award winning author, international speaker, trainer and executive coach.

She also teaches you the power of the RSVP. Did you ever stop to think about why you should RSVP other than it is the polite thing to do? Kathy tells us the nine ways your name or business name is seen by the host or hostess and the event committee before and after the event. This is free marketing for you or your business.

Please join me for this episode of Military to Mainstream, Kathy shares great tips that will help you make the transition fromMilitary to Mainstream with the least amount of social faux pas. You will be the one who makes the great first impression and leaves a lasting impression. You will also learn the about the power of the thank you note, following up after the networking event, and much much more.

From Military to Mainstream – Influence the World

billschiffler — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:01:44 +0000

Advertising is high cost and low impact. Advertising does not work – people know they are ads. You need an Integrated Communication Plan. Everything we do sends a message to our target audience. Every social media post, thank you note, media release and networking event you attend markets you and your business. Join me as I interview Scott Samson, owner of Influence Worldwide, a boutique public relations and marketing agency based in West Hollywood, California. He is an experienced PR and marketing professional with many local and national campaigns under his belt. Scott was the lead in spearheading MAYA advertising & Communications’ three year Energy Awareness account with the Department of the Navy. Scott was able to leverage his relationships with national reporters to gain widespread exposure for the Depart of Navy’s Energy Program on CNN Headline News. His efforts allowed the Depart of Navy to win nine awards for the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program. Scott shares strategies that will help you grow your business. Are you ready to influence the world and grow your business?

From Military to Mainstream – Business 911 – The Power of Re-branding

billschiffler — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:01:38 +0000

Have you ever wondered when you should re-brand your business? Have you recently had to recover from employees tarnishing your business reputation or apologize for providing lousy customer service? You can turn theses negative experiences into positive events to bring back your loyal customers. Join me as JP Jones shares her tips on branding and re-branding your business.

JP Jones wears many hats. She is the owner of Paige1Media & Paige1Publishing, a graphic design firm and publishing company that work with domestic and international clients on projects ranging from basic logo development to magazine and book design.

From Military to Mainstream – Grow Your Business Without a Net

billschiffler — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:01:06 +0000

Many Veteran Business Owners have a safety net when growing their business. The safety net is their retirement check. My guest Shannon Cherry, Your Creative Relationship Marketing Expert, has more than 18 years helping her clients appear in Parents, NewsWeek, Entrepreneur, USA Today and the New York Times, as well as on The Today Show, Fox News, The History Channel, CNN and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Shannon says that working without a net motivates you to work on growing your business. Join us as we share our secrets on how we grew our businesses while remaining debt free and working without a net. I grew my business last year 52% incorporating the strategies Shannon taught me.