Transitioning Soldiers: The Importance of Setting the Right Expectations
“I have commanded a unit of 800+, so I am fit for any role in the corporate and will be absorbed easily.”“I am more qualified than my military course mate /…
Soldierly values are standards that we aspire. Amalgamation of Soldiers in their 2nd Lives into society is an amalgamation of these standards with those that the non-uniformed world follows. This is for benefit of of both soldiers and society.
Should a Veteran Retire Early or Not? 12 Questions to Help You Decide
“I am a GD (General Duties) soldier and don't have any technical qualifications. Should I risk taking early retirement?”“I am above 45. Will I get a job? Or should I…
There are Plenty of Opportunities for Veterans – Just Develop Yourself into an Irresistible Talent
“If opportunities aren’t aplenty, why are companies always complaining about the lack of talent?"The question is rhetorical, but it is a fair one. There is never a shortage of real…
Military experience and CEOs
Do ex-Military Officers Make Excellent CEOs?
Do ex-Military Officers Make Excellent CEOs?In Jan 2006, KornFerry International, a US employment and recruitment management company, took out a report called, Military experience and CEOs – Is there a…
Must Reads for Ex-Defence People
10 Must Reads for Ex-Defence People
There are some critical learnings which I felt the need for when I shed my Armed Forces uniform and entered the professional corporate world.These wonderful books / resources helped me…