Leveraging Military Leadership for Career Success

In the military, rank denotes leadership and authority, but it’s a concept that doesn’t always carry the same weight outside of military circles. So for veterans transitioning to the civilian [...]

Let’s be honest—transitioning out of the military or navigating career shifts as a military spouse can feel like trying to land a plane you didn’t know you were flying. Suddenly, you’re expected [...]

Ever tried explaining military life to someone who’s never been part of it? You can see it in their eyes—that moment when they’re nodding along but not really getting it. Like trying to describe [...]

If you’ve done any networking at all, you know when a connection has gone sideways. Whether it’s a lack of connection or understanding, bad chemistry, or even just bad manners, there [...]

The RECON Network Joins Military Women’s Collective on Linkedin LIVE On Wednesday, Feb. 22, RECON CEO Jordana Megonigal joined Marina Rabinek, the founder of the Military Women’s [...]

If you’re looking to make a career transition or start a job search, it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if you’re new to the process. You’re not alone—many [...]

In 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs released the numbers from its 2012 Suicide Data Report, which stated that 22 veterans a day committed suicide. It was an extraordinary number—and a [...]

Change is inevitable—especially in a post-military transition—but that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. In fact, learning how to embrace change (or “the suck,” as it were) can not [...]

When we were children, we were taught how to read or write, or do hard math. But most of us weren’t taught how to be happy. As we grew up, we learned algebra and how to date and how to fill [...]

Avoiding networking events can be tempting, especially if you aren’t sure how to approach people or what to say once you start the conversation. What’s more—many veterans have challenges in [...]