Tips for Managing Time During Job Transitions

12x things I would have done differently if I was transitioning now: 1 - started earlier Should have started 18 months out, but would have loved to had 2-3 years...allowing me to space things out Doesn't mean "I'm getting out & going to job fairs" for 2-3 years Means I'm getting my LinkedIn profile together, growing my network, having exploratory conversations about careers & working on education (if necessary) It took 200+ phone calls & cups of coffee to figure out what I wanted to do...it would have been MUCH less stressful spread out over a few years (instead of 10 months) 2 - take TAP as soon as possible It isn't an amazing course (unless you luck out & get one of the absolute angels that teach it + have experience) But it is designed to give you a FOUNDATION Almost like transition Cliffs Notes 3 - request a mentor from American Corporate Partners (ACP) (14 months) Gives you full year to work with them before you get out Hint: ask your mentor to introduce you to other people if things are going well 4 - work on ethics memo (12 months out) for senior leaders Visit local JAG or ethics office You'll need an ethics letter for many senior defense sector jobs, so better to know now (and maybe even start the cooling off period earlier...while still in) 5 - get free LinkedIn Premium (12 months out) Google "free LinkedIn Premium for veterans" and hit the first link 6 - conduct informational interviews (12 - 6 months out) You ideally start way earlier, but here is where you really narrow down the answer to the question: what do you want to do? I recommend at least 2x calls a week to learn more about what people do, ideally you are doing 3-5x a week 7 - Sign up for USO Transitions (12 months out) Get a USO Transition Specialist that will work with you one-on-one, and they also have some cool webinars 😎 8 - get life insurance quotes (12-6 months out) Do it BEFORE you document everything that has ever been wrong with you for your disability (or get a sleep study) VGLI is #expensive & designed to ensure everyone (even medically discharged) can get it This can save you hundreds a month (easy) 9 - get free cert from Onward to Opportunity (6 months out) Ideally you've done enough informational interviews to choose the best one for your next career (not the automatic PMP everyone says to get) O2O will give you (+ spouse) free training for 1x cert AND pay for the exam They will also give you a career workshop, coaching & help with your resume 10 - take extra TAP classes Visit your transition center & see what else they offer They hold events and have specialized training beyond the minimum required classes 11 - work on resume (4-6 months out) with mentors It doesn't make sense to write a resume until you figure out what you want to do 12 - start applying for jobs (2-3 months from day you can start) Ideally with referrals from your mentors, giving you 11x better odds of getting job) Questions? #quinnsights HireMilitary

Alright dream job lifers, let's chat about smoothly sailing into your new gig. You did it! Signed the offer and now you're transitioning out of your current role. I know shifting jobs can feel daunting, but I've got your back! Here are some pro tips for resigning gracefully, strategically aligning timelines, and entering your new company ready to crush it on day one. When resigning, be a class act. Provide proper notice, professionally wrap up your work, and make yourself available to assist with the transition. This maintains positive relationships that matter. Get ahead of the curve by working with your new manager to align start dates and prevent gaps. Ask for details about training schedules and priorities for your first weeks. Being informed eases anxiety. See if you can overlap with the previous role holder even briefly to get crucial handoff knowledge. Those few days of coaching can make a huge difference. Get networking early! Introduce yourself to new colleagues and set up 1:1 coffees or lunches. Getting to know your team and leadership ahead of time enables you to dive right in. Polish up your personal brand while waiting out your notice period. Update profiles, websites, voicemail and email signatures with your exciting news! Make that strong first impression. During onboarding, be eager, attentive and proactive. Ask questions, seek feedback and complete pre-work diligently. The more immersed you are in the culture from day one, the better. Stick the landing into your new adventure by prepping proactively! Feel free to reach out if any advice would help smooth the transition - I'm here to strategize. You got this! Now go embrace that next chapter with grace and enthusiasm. I'll be cheering you on!

I can't believe that a little over a year ago, I was committing to a #PhD and getting ready to leave my full-time job 💼 There's a lot of insight out there about what do when starting a new job and preparing for a new opportunity, but there's not much when it comes to leaving a job and what you should do to round out your role. So, let's talk about it ⬇️ ✅ Document everything: Create detailed documents of your processes and responsibilities. It can be easy to assume things are "common knowledge"—write down those unspoken workflows that only you may be familiar with. I wish past employees in my roles would have done this 🙃 ✅ Have ALL the conversations: Schedule 1:1s with key colleagues to discuss transition concerns and address any lingering issues that might come up after you're gone. Have those lunches and fun chats you've been meaning to schedule, too. ✅ Create a transition timeline and clean up: Work backward from your last day to map out knowledge transfer, organize training sessions, and arrange gradual handoffs of responsibilities. Clean up your files, wherever you store them, and grab anything you may need (that you can take, of course). Transitions are challenging. Take care of yourself throughout the process. Your professional reputation isn't just built on how you show up—it's also shaped by how you leave 🩵 #CareerAdvice