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Tips from a Veteran onMoving to a Civilian Career

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On behalf of BestCompaniesAZ®, the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, Birdies for the Brave®, and Career Connectors, we are excited to welcome you to our second annual Military Career Event to benefit YOU - our highly skilled military men and women, matching you with the most distinguished corporations of Arizona.

We believe the dedication you have demonstrated in service to our country should be rewarded with the opportunity to be employed by some of the best companies Arizona has to offer. We have partnered with more than 45 award-winning companies that recognize the value our veterans bring to the workplace and are committed to hiring Arizona’s military talent.

Today, we’re offering not only the opportunity to network with hiring representatives from these great employers, but we also have three workshops to help you in your job search. So, be sure to review the agenda and map out your plan of action.

Most of the participating hiring companies have earned prestigious state and national workplace awards, such as Arizona’s Most Admired Companies, azcentral.com’s Top Companies to Work for in Arizona, Arizona’s Best Companies to Watch, FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in America, FORTUNE Most Admired Companies, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, US Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best, and most hold numerous industry distinctions.

It is with great pride that we offer this event to our community, in hopes that it will continue to flourish in the years ahead. It’s just smart business to hire our service men and women. Your talent, skills, discipline and sense of duty have earned you the right not only to occupy a place in our hearts, but also a place of pride with our very best Arizona companies.

Sincerely,

Denise Gredler Founder & CEO BestCompaniesAZ

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Aetna.................................9 & 10Argosy University...................20State of Arizona........................14AZ Big Media ...........................21 Cancer Treatment Centers of America...................................18Canyon State Institute............20Charles Schwab..................5 & 6City of Phoenix.......................20Dignity Health in Arizona........4

Dynamic Worldwide.................20Freedom Financial Network.....20GoDaddy....................................16Grand Canyon University..........19Hyatt Regency Phoenix..............18Intel....................................13 & 14Medtronic..................................18NESCO......................................20New Horizons............................19Nextiva.......................................18

PayPal.....................................15Progrexion..............................17Quicken Loans........................19Revana....................................14Sonora Quest Laboratories....19State Farm.............................20Synchrony Financial..........7 & 8USAA......................................12Vanguard................................15Vixxo...............................11 & 15

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5 Solutions to Common Job Search Problems Veterans Face

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Lee VikreHiring Jedi

About the AuthorA workplace culture maven, writer, and speaker, Lee Vikre has helped numerous companies develop “best company” cultures, gaining recognition at the local and national level. Lee has been called the Jedi Master of hiring because of her exceptional recruiting abilities and friendships with people who love Star Wars. Her favorite activities involve matching people with their dream jobs at award-winning best companies. Lee coaches CEOs but still hasn’t been able to train her three dogs not to bark during conference calls.

e know transitioning to a civilian job can be tough for military service men and women. Employers

do want to hire veterans, as seen in the array of companies participating in this Military Career Event. But if you find yourself struggling to land a new career, read on for five common problems veterans can have in their job hunt, and their solutions.

1. Your resume isn’t written in English Chances are that the recruiter reading your resume has never served in the military. Civilians don’t understand military acronyms, MOS codes, and jargon. The more impressive your resume looks from a military stand- point, the less desirable you’re going to look on paper to an untrained civilian. Unfair? Yes, but true. Solution > Translate your specific skills into key words specific to the job you’re seeking. Military.com provides a skills translator tool. And there are professional resume writers available during today’s event to assist you.

2. Your job search is too vague You might be open to different career paths, and you may be perfectly capable of performing a number of diverse

4. You haven’t mentally separated from the military Maybe you’re still speaking longingly of your time in the service, or you slip up by speaking of your division or battalion as “we” in the present. This can also be an issue for civilians who haven’t mentally separated from their former jobs. It doesn’t sit well in a job interview, since an employer will think you aren’t ready to move on. Solution > Focus on the future and how your experiences could benefit your next employer.

5. You aren’t networking effectively Almost nobody gets a job through a posting, we get jobs through people we know. This can be tough when you’ve spent the past several years in the military. Solution > Get to know people who work in companies that are known to be military-friendly. Fellow veterans can be an alumni network for you. Attend events like this one, where you’ll meet people who appreciate your skills and abilities.

roles; but hiring managers don’t take the time to consider that. They’re overworked and overwhelmed, looking for a round peg to fit a round hole. That means each resume they see gets twenty seconds of attention, tops. Just the summary and the last two job titles, in many cases. Solution > Laser-focus each resume on the specific position you’re applying for, so you make it easier for the recruiter to move you to the next step. Don’t try and turn a recruiter into your career counselor, that doesn’t work.

3. You aren’t prepared for the culture shift You think you’re being respectful; an employer thinks you’re too formal. You may run up against the common stereotype that veterans are too rigid. Solution > Practice your interviewing skills with a friend or family member who understands business culture in the civilian world. Research business culture in industries that interest you. Ditch the “Sir” and “Ma’am”; first names are the norm in most business settings.

Are you a veteran on the job hunt? Navigate past these pitfalls.

Dignity Health is a proud sponsor of the 2016 BestCompaniesAZ Military Career Event. We are a growing network of award-winning hospitals throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. And we recognize the talents of the many former military professionals who now bring their leadership and experience to the work we do as one of the nation’s leading hospital networks. We invite you to join us in inspiring a stronger, safer and healthier world.

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rian Bowen, Branch Manager for the Biltmore branch of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., exudes enthusiasm and positivity. The kind of brand ambassador comp-anies covet, Brian has immense pride in his company, a passion for lifelong learning, and the values associated with being a military veteran. Except that Brian has never himself been in the military.

As a military spouse, Brian is a rarity. Only seven percent of all military spouses are male, and fewer yet are able to maintain a progressive, successful private sector career. With his own drive and the help of Schwab, a top military-friendly company, Brian has prospered. Here is his extraordinary story.

As a young college grad, Brian was dedicated to the idea of doing something to change the world, and was met with skepticism from friends and college peers; “Bri, you’re never going to be able to support a family”. Charles Schwab’s mission and values-driven approach to financial services impressed Brian. With ethics and accessibility at the core of the company, Brian was happy to start at an entry level, answering phones. Charles Schwab believed in Brian, too, helping him further his education at ASU. When Brian married Captain Lora Bowen, USAF, he fully expected her military career to disrupt his work experience.

This is a sacrifice many military couples make. “Being a military spouse has its own set of stresses”, explains Brian. “There was always a dark cloud that I wanted to bring my own set of successes to the relationship, and had concerns that I wouldn’t be able to do that.”

That concern was alleviated by the extraordinary level of support Brian received from Charles Schwab. When Lora received orders to Boston, he planned to resign from Charles Schwab to go with her. Instead, Brian was allowed to transfer, and used that opportunity to gain new experience. When she was deployed to Iraq, Brian’s former boss at Charles Schwab invited him to return to Arizona. One more move sent Lora to San Diego, where Brian was able to join her – still as part of the Charles Schwab team. During this time Brian was expanding his skill set, and was promoted. Brian and Lora eventually settled back in Arizona, in Brian’s childhood neighborhood – with Brian’s career at Charles Schwab well established.

Create a stellar personal brand for yourself. Brian’s personal pride drove him to be the best. He ensured that

6 Powerful Career Secrets of a Successful Military Spouse

others could count on him, and that he was an “idea person” who could be counted on to contribute.

Find adaptable employers. “Every few years I knew there would be a great change in our lives,” he says. “I didn’t expect it to be so easy, but I worked with a company that is so adaptable.” While Brian didn’t plan for his employer to accommodate his many moves, in this case Charles Schwab was able to do so. As a military spouse, seek out companies with a wide national presence, geographic flexibility, and a military-friendly culture.

Focus on your value as much as your path. Brian couldn’t have the specific career path conversations most

employees count on, since he didn’t know where Lora’s commitments would take him. As a go-getter, Brian didn’t let the uncertainty slow his own development. “I found that if I kept working hard, opportunities arose and I was able to take them.”

Sharpen your skills. Study up on the latest and greatest in your field, and you’ll have more to offer. Brian advises, “Education, public speaking skills, understanding the latest trends – companies want to be on the cutting edge.”

Leverage your resources. Take advantage of every type of assistance that’s available to you as a military spouse or veteran, and remember that people want to support former and current military and their families.

Make no apologies. Brian is an exception; many military spouses will experience some career disruption, and their resumes will reflect that. “As a spouse, if your career path took a hiccup, don’t be shy about that. It’s not an excuse, it’s a valid reason”, says Brian.

At times military spouses may be overlooked. Brian notes, “I had to worry about my wife every second when she was in Iraq. People often thank veterans for serving, but I also thank the spouses for their support of service.”

Being a military spouse adds complexity to a life and career. People like Brian Bowen and companies like Charles Schwab provide inspiration.

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Schwab has been the recipient of numerous awards for its military-friendly workplace and culture.

Fact: Only seven percent of all military spouses are male, and fewer yet are able to maintain a progressive, successful private sector career.

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One way Synchrony helps veterans through their transitions is through an active Veterans Network. “You can immediately join and take part. There’s quite a bit of pride, We’re very passionate and involved in our diversity networks in general,” James explained.

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A Military Transition Success Story from Synchrony Financial

hile some military veterans jump right into the job search, James’ methodical transition to a professional level position in engineering took several years. A masters’ degree and a position with a defense contractor paved the way for him to move into the corporate world with Synchrony Financial, a military-friendly company. James offers some insights for military job seekers and employers.

The military has a different vocabulary, and an employer may not understand it. Work experience may not be readily apparent to a prospective employer. “What does ‘Platoon Commander’ mean? Military duties need to be translated to civilian skills”. James empha-sizes that this should be addressed at the beginning of the job search, and that a good recruiter’s assistance is valuable.

Focusing a job search on military-friendly companies can smooth the way. A knowledgeable recruiter for Synchrony Financial helped James find the right fit in facilities management. “I had to understand the roles and responsibilities. People might associate facilities with maintenance, but once we got through the stereo-type, I realized it was more about vendor management and sourcing.” As an engineer officer in the military, James had funded projects, scheduled work, and managed vendors and processes. With the help of his recruiter, James found a direct skills correlation to his dream job with Synchrony Financial.

Some transitioning military will experience a significant learning curve with new software and a different approach to leadership. Some differences James noted are the difference between the military’s mission focus and the customer focus of the corporate world; and the difference between the

military’s individual decision making and group decision making common in corporations. “I learned that getting input may delay a process, but has long term value,” said James.

One way Synchrony helps veterans through their transitions is through an active Veterans Network. “You can immediately join and take part. There’s quite a bit of pride,

we’re very passionate and involved in our diversity networks in general,” James explained. “The idea is, this is not just a today job, it’s a career, this is how we start building a career. Not just your own duties, but what is the next opportunity for you.”

Synchrony prioritizes the skill sets, values, and qualities veterans bring to the job, whether at entry level or leadership. The discipline, work ethic, and dedication of veterans like James is rewarded at Synchrony.

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8 Tips from a Veteran on Transitioning to a Civilian Career

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A Military Transition Success Story from Aetna

oseph Miraglia served in the United States Coast Guard for eight years and was an E-5, Information Systems Technician Second Class. Currently, he is a Senior Security Information Analyst for Aetna. Joseph shared some real-world advice with us on successfully transitioning from the military to a civilian career.

Focus on your passion. “The job hunt was relatively easy for me because I knew exactly what I wanted to do”, said Miraglia. “Find something you’re passionate about, find the career that’s best suited to that, and pursue it.” While Joseph’s experience as an Information Systems Technician translated directly to his position with Aetna, he is optimistic about the overall outlook for veterans in the job market: “Personally, I think veterans will succeed no matter what their rating or position was in the military, as long as they want to succeed.”

Understand what your skills are worth. Use resources like Salary.com and Payscale.com to get a stronger sense of what you can expect to make as a civilian. Compare skill sets, not just titles. You’ll need to get at least a 70% job skills match to use that information. Don’t be greedy, but don’t sell yourself short either. It’s a negotiation.

Be prepared for uncertainty. Being in the military guarantees you get paid. A civilian job search can take a lot of time, and your savings may take a hit, cautions Miraglia. “Don’t wait until the last minute like I did. Start looking for a new job at least a year out if possible.”

Your branch’s core values are an advantage. “Use everything the military taught you,” recommends Joseph. For example, the Coast Guard’s core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty speak to ethical conduct, fairness, creativity, teamwork, accountability, and goal accomplishment. Employers like people who hold those values, and this can make you shine in interviews.

Get on LinkedIn. “Whether you’re searching for a General Schedule (government) position or something completely different, an up-to-date LinkedIn profile will get you looks that your resume by itself won’t.” LinkedIn offers a free premium account to job seeking veterans, along with many free resources and training.

Be prepared for a change of pace. Many veterans find that the collaborative nature of the civilian workplace creates challenges at first. “My toughest adjustment so far has been the tempo,” shares Joseph. “Compared to the military, the civilian world is turned down about three or four notches. Even when the company is in crunch time, it’s nothing compared to our experiences in the military. Take those experiences and apply them to your new job”.

Look for great companies that are military-friendly. From Joseph’s experience, Aetna managers tend to be more personable than other companies. “As a veteran, I have absolutely felt supported by Aetna. They make a real effort to acknowledge the veterans working for the company and has a strong focus on recruiting veterans.”

Bring your best to your new career. “No matter which company you decide to work for, you should strive to be the reason that they keep actively recruiting veterans,” encourages Miraglia.

Joseph also has some advice for hiring managers: “I truly believe that you will never hire a better person than a veteran. We have all sacrificed time with our parents, spouse, children, and friends for the protection of our country and everything it stands for; and that was simply because we felt it was our duty to. Imagine what we’ll do for a company when we’re doing something that we are passionate about.”

“Personally, I think veterans will succeed no matter what their rating or position was in the military, as long as they want to succeed.”

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Translating Military Skills to the Private Sector

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A Military Transition Success Story from First Service Networks, now Vixxo

s a Supply Officer in the U.S. Navy, I spent over half of my career managing complex logistical operations on combatant ships that deployed all over the world. Additionally, I served on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan in combat. Over the course of my career, the Navy afforded me the opportunity to manage teams of men and women in uniform of up to 600, along with budgets and inventory levels worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

When the time to transition to the civilian workforce arrived, I did not know what to expect, but I looked forward to the challenge. However, I was concerned about being able to translate those skills and be able to market my abilities to the private industry. Honor, courage, and commitment are the U.S. Navy’s core values and prior military experience regularly coincides with people of character, reliability and hard-work but how would I communicate my ability with leaders in the private industry?

Six months prior to my retirement of July 1, 2015 I attended the BestCompaniesAZ Military Career Event. It was my first job fair and I was hoping at the very least, to be able to deliver my elevator speech a few times. I quickly met an outstanding recruiter from First Service Networks, who asked me for a

resume and briefly interviewed me. Although I was nervous, she was able to engage me in conversations that led to my first official job interview with the CEO resulting in my dream job as Director, Service Provider Management. I quickly learned that First Service Networks cultivated an entrepreneurial spirit with a professional staff radiating a high level of energy and charisma, starting at the top.

First Service Networks is a great company for transitioning veterans. The company is growing and they champion a culture that values military skill-sets and talent. If you want an upcoming top-notch company to work with that will develop and use your talent, while challenging you beyond what you thought you could accomplish, then you should seek one of many opportunities with First Service Networks.

US Navy Commander(ret) Kristin P.

Story provided by US Navy Commander (ret) Kristin P., who now works as Director, Service Provider Management for First Service Networks.

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Translating Military Skills to the Private Sector

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Five Expert Tools for aVeteran Job Search

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A Military Transition Success story from G.W. (Gil) Williams of Intel

eterans of the U.S. armed forces at Intel not only number more than 4,000—they are a diverse group of employees whose real-world experiences and skills make them an ideal fit for Intel’s culture of discipline, results orientation, and pride in their work.

8% of Intel U.S. based employees have self-identified as military veterans representing the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. They all contribute to the organization in a variety of business groups that include manufacturing, sales, human resources, information technology, and many others.

We spoke to G.W. Williams, a Lead Talent Manager / Career Matchmaker for Intel, who has a longstanding relationship with the military. From a military family, G.W. was born on Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM. He served in the Air Force for a number of years before transitioning to a civilian career in tech recruiting. G.W. offered five practical suggestions for transitioning military job seekers.

Demilitarize yourself. “Loosen up!” advises G.W. “Don’t be so stiff. Talk on the street. The military is more formal, and if you don’t civilianize yourself, you’ll sound like you’re trying to impress a commander.” Loosening up may take some practice. After years of interacting primarily withmilitary colleagues, you may need to practice everyday conversation with civilian friends and family before you’re ready for a job interview. Get rid of the acronyms and jargon that civilians likely won’t understand. It might seem awkward at first, but gets easier with practice.

Civilianize your resume. While companies want to hire veterans, civilian recruiters most often don’t understand military acronyms, but simply spelling out those acronyms creates a wordy, boring document. Translate MOS codes and military-specific functions to skills most applicable to the jobs you want. For example, while part of G.W.’s role involved putting troops on planes to go into combat, he also performed many duties directly applicable to a civilian HR job.

Interview like a STAR. The four-part STAR (Situation, Timing, Action, and Result) technique is endorsed by many recruiters, including G.W., who facilitates seminars on it. By using STAR as a guide, you prepare short stories from your work experiences. These stories help recruiters understand what you actually did. STAR stories involve breaking specific examples into four parts: Situation: Describe a specific situation, what was happening at the time. Timing: What were the time constraints on the job? Action: What did you actually do to handle that

situation? Get very specific.

Result: What was the result? By creating six to eight STAR stories, you will prepare yourself for almost any question a recruiter will ask – and make it much easier for a recruiter to translate your skills. Many savvy recruiters, including G.W., use this technique to guide interviews, so a candidate who has prepared stories will be at an advantage. “Learn to interview”, counsels G.W. “You have learned many skills in the military, but interviewing is likely to be new for you. Get some practice.”

Be open-minded in your search. The military offers opportunities for leadership at a very young age. It maycome as a surprise to a veteran when that leadership experience does not immediately translate into a civilian management position. G.W. advises, “Swallow your pride. Be open to a position as an individual contributor. Learn the business that way.” G.W contends that the leadership ability honed in the military will cause capable veterans to rise, first as an informal leader, then through promotions to formal leadership responsibility. While this advice may be especially relevant to commissioned officers, it is good for any vet to keep in mind.

Take advantage of the fact that companies want to hire veterans. Read up on the characteristics companies prize in veterans, such as work ethic, organization, discipline and adaptability; and emphasize those abilities in your interviews. Use each interview as an opportunity to learn and adapt.

It’s no surprise that G.W. endorses Intel as a top company for transitioning military. “It’s a great company, with a culture that fits military values”, he explained. Intel actively supports veterans with a Veteran employee group. And on Veteran’s Day 2015 they broke the Guinness Book of World Records with the largest number of people doing push-ups in one place, at the same time, with donations going to veteran groups.

Joining the civilian workforce after serving in the military is a culture change. Veterans are not just leaving a job, they’re changing their lifestyle, and the change can be jarring. Joining a company like Intel that appreciates military culture and values can make that transition rewarding and satisfying. Learn more about Intel’s military-friendly company, awards and career opportunities.

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IA Military Transition Success Story from First Service Networks, now Vixxo

Matt WholleyUS Coastguard

Cutterman Lieutenant (ret)

graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT in 2002 and spent the next ten years as a cutterman in the U.S. Coast Guard, six of which were at sea along both coasts of U.S., the Caribbean and the Alaskan inside passage. I also served in a Command and Control Center in Boston and as an Admissions Officer back at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

When looking to settle down for more family life stability, I came across a position at First Service Networks as an Operations Manager in their Hartford, CT office. Instead of dispatching helicopters, ships and boats to handle law enforcement and search and rescue I found myself in charge of dispatching service providers to handle urgent and routine maintenance issues. The similarities were readily apparent and my leadership, multitasking ability and analytical judgement honed in the Coast Guard quickly became extremely valuable skills in this challenging environment. I was able to easily draw parallels from the maintenance and management of all the systems I managed onboard ships at sea to doing so for our robust array of clients at First Service Networks.

What makes First Service Networks a smart choice for a transitioning veteran is that we have former military members in all levels of our organization from our President and CEO, on down to our entry level positions. This means military skills and talent are highly valued in all levels of the company and since we have been growing at an impressive rate, opportunities for advancement abound.

I was concerned, as I considered transitioning out of the military, that I would be trading excitement and camaraderie for a boring desk job that wouldn’t hold my attention. It turned out my fears were never realized as I have found First Service Networks to be an exhilarating work environment with a dynamic and skilled community of experienced associates.

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