Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Vet Coach Transition Tips

Vet Coach Transition Tips

Pat Bergstresser

Transitioning from active duty military to the civilian job market can be a daunting experience, especially if you’ve spent your entire adult life on active duty. In the Vet Coach Transition Tips podcast, join former Navy Lieutenant Pat Bergstresser as he navigates the transition process for military veterans step by step. We’ll talk through resumes, interviews, LinkedIn, and most importantly, if you should grow a beard for your first civilian interview. If you’re still on active duty, a veteran who’s been out for several years, or you just finished Transition GPS/TAPS class and realized it was a complete waste of time, this podcast will help guide you through the process of what to do and how to successfully find a fulfilling career in the civilian world.To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.
bookmark
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Seasons

Top 10 Vet Coach Transition Tips Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Vet Coach Transition Tips episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Vet Coach Transition Tips for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Vet Coach Transition Tips episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 9 - Networking Messaging
play

06/16/22 • 16 min

The goal here is getting your new contacts to respond and on the phone as quickly as possible. Nobody wants to message back and forth endlessly. But, you’re also a stranger to your potential connections. In this episode we cover how to concisely message your new connections and get them on the phone so they can discover how awesome of a transitioning veteran you are.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 8 - Networking Search

LinkedIn Part 8 - Networking Search

Vet Coach Transition Tips

play

06/15/22 • 22 min

Once you’ve defined your strategy, you’re ready to start searching. The search bar on LinkedIn has a variety of filters and settings to tailor your search to exactly who you are looking to connect with. In this episode we talk through how to leverage the search functionality to find the right connections for your transition.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 7 - Networking Strategy

LinkedIn Part 7 - Networking Strategy

Vet Coach Transition Tips

play

06/15/22 • 38 min

So your profile is finally all filled out and you’re ready to start harnessing the networking power of LinkedIn. But where to begin? We’ll cover in this episode how to develop a personalized strategy so you’re talking to the right people and continually progressing towards your new career, not just a new job.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 6 - Profile Wrap Up

LinkedIn Part 6 - Profile Wrap Up

Vet Coach Transition Tips

play

05/23/21 • 37 min

Time to wrap up writing this profile so you can get networking! What the hell does “networking” even really mean? We’ll get to that, but don’t miss this crucial episode where we cover the featured section, education, licenses and certifications, and more. Should you list your military licenses and military awards? We’ll answer that and feature plenty of actionable advice as always.

To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 5 - Experience & Volunteering Sections
play

05/22/21 • 27 min

The “meat” of your profile is your experience section. This is where you can hit all the keywords to help recruiters find you, and where you can display everything you’ve accomplished in your career. There’s some nuances to how to build this section, make it look clean and professional, and other tips important to nailing this aspect of your profile. Listen in to learn how to build this section in a clean and concise way.

To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 3 - The Opener

LinkedIn Part 3 - The Opener

Vet Coach Transition Tips

play

05/20/21 • 34 min

In this episode, we cover how to digitally introduce yourself on LinkedIn. We cover having an easy to find URL for your profile, how to manage the “open to work” settings, how to craft a solid headline, and how to best position your location settings to optimize opportunities. Listen in for details.

To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 2 - Photos

LinkedIn Part 2 - Photos

Vet Coach Transition Tips

play

05/19/21 • 22 min

You are 14x more likely to get noticed on LinkedIn by having a profile photo. It’s a no brainer. What about the background photo though? Should you wear your uniform in your profile photo? Does it need to be professionally taken? We answer those questions and more in this episode. Check it out.

To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - LinkedIn Part 1 - Introduction

LinkedIn Part 1 - Introduction

Vet Coach Transition Tips

play

05/18/21 • 30 min

LinkedIn is THE most powerful networking tool out there. And we are going to give you a personal run down of how to attack it. There’s two aspects: the profile and networking. Before you can start networking though, people need to know who they are talking to. So first we are going to tackle the profile. This episode gives you an introduction to LinkedIn, why it’s such a great tool, and an overview of the LinkedIn series.

Listen in to see how simply having a filled out profile resulted in me getting a call from a senior corporate executive, and ultimately, my current job.

To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - The Interview Part 7 & 8 - Questions & Closing
play

06/22/20 • 33 min

It’s time to wrap it up, but not quite yet! While the questions you ask can be informative for yourself, they can also help set you apart from the pack.

Thought closing was reserved for sales? Think again! Closing might just be the difference maker between you and “the other guy”.

Listen in to see what types of questions to ask and how exactly to go about “closing” without being awkward about it.

To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Vet Coach Transition Tips - Resume Part 3 - Resume Professional Summary
play

02/18/19 • 20 min

In tip #4, we tackle the professional summary. Is it replacing the cover letter? Should I just reformat my professional successes or treat it more as an introduction to the reader? There’s a lot of work to put into the 4-7 sentence professional summary and we cover those questions and more. Tune in!
Blog post associated with this episode: Resume Professional Summary Blog Post
To access this podcast and more, visit TransitionVetCoach.com.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does Vet Coach Transition Tips have?

Vet Coach Transition Tips currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does Vet Coach Transition Tips cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Education, Business, Careers, Transition and Military.

What is the most popular episode on Vet Coach Transition Tips?

The episode title 'LinkedIn Part 9 - Networking Messaging' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Vet Coach Transition Tips?

The average episode length on Vet Coach Transition Tips is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Vet Coach Transition Tips released?

Episodes of Vet Coach Transition Tips are typically released every 1 day, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Vet Coach Transition Tips?

The first episode of Vet Coach Transition Tips was released on Jan 20, 2019.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments