Comments on: When in Doubt, Do Something! http://boots-to-suits.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-do-something/ How to Transition from Military to Civilian Careers::Effective Job Search Techniques::Using Social Media and the Internet to Facilitate Your Job Search Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:49:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Boots to Suits: A Veteran Career Transistion Resource | Military Boots Blog http://boots-to-suits.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-do-something/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Boots to Suits: A Veteran Career Transistion Resource | Military Boots Blog Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:03:42 +0000 http://boots-to-suits.com/?p=112#comment-534 [...] of Peneton’s most popular posts include a job search action plan, social networking for veterans and five things every veteran should know for success. Through the [...] [...] of Peneton’s most popular posts include a job search action plan, social networking for veterans and five things every veteran should know for success. Through the [...]

]]> By: Drew http://boots-to-suits.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-do-something/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Drew Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:12:21 +0000 http://boots-to-suits.com/?p=112#comment-14 Greg and Matt - Definitely the case, thanks for the support! Soldiers aren't instructed by their leaders on how the civilian world is changing as we speak. The way technology and social interaction is changing has upped the ante for anyone trying to make it in the private sector. Veterans need to know how to find what they are looking for, and need to use the discipline they already have to go out and get it. Carmen - You got it. Balance. A big part of effective time management and a key to preventing burn-out or its exact opposite, a whole lot of nothing. Greg and Matt –
Definitely the case, thanks for the support! Soldiers aren’t instructed by their leaders on how the civilian world is changing as we speak. The way technology and social interaction is changing has upped the ante for anyone trying to make it in the private sector. Veterans need to know how to find what they are looking for, and need to use the discipline they already have to go out and get it.

Carmen –
You got it. Balance. A big part of effective time management and a key to preventing burn-out or its exact opposite, a whole lot of nothing.

]]> By: Carmen http://boots-to-suits.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-do-something/comment-page-1/#comment-13 Carmen Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:29 +0000 http://boots-to-suits.com/?p=112#comment-13 Good solid advice. You're right that too much planning can sometimes backfire. Especially when a person might have a lot of anxiety about what they need to do, sometimes they can over-plan as a way to avoid action. Striking the right balance is key. Good solid advice. You’re right that too much planning can sometimes backfire. Especially when a person might have a lot of anxiety about what they need to do, sometimes they can over-plan as a way to avoid action. Striking the right balance is key.

]]> By: Matt Wilson http://boots-to-suits.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-do-something/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Matt Wilson Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:23 +0000 http://boots-to-suits.com/?p=112#comment-12 Drew, your site is looking awesome! It's absolutely necessary in this economy to go out and make things happen for yourself. The people who are sitting around waiting for things to happen to them are the ones that will be unemployed the longest. Veterans have a lot to offer, but like everyone else they need to learn to showcase their skills the right way! Keep up the great work Drew. Drew, your site is looking awesome! It’s absolutely necessary in this economy to go out and make things happen for yourself. The people who are sitting around waiting for things to happen to them are the ones that will be unemployed the longest.

Veterans have a lot to offer, but like everyone else they need to learn to showcase their skills the right way! Keep up the great work Drew.

]]> By: Greg http://boots-to-suits.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-do-something/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Greg Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:11 +0000 http://boots-to-suits.com/?p=112#comment-10 Great post Drew. I think right from the get-go you laid out what many people do not thing about and that is - every minute counts. What are you doing with your time is a huge indicator of how successful you are going to be. You need to go out and make something happen and this post lays it out for those looking to transition back into civilian life. There is no sergeant or commander giving us our next assignment in real life, we need to find it ourselves and go after it with all we have! Great post Drew. I think right from the get-go you laid out what many people do not thing about and that is – every minute counts. What are you doing with your time is a huge indicator of how successful you are going to be. You need to go out and make something happen and this post lays it out for those looking to transition back into civilian life. There is no sergeant or commander giving us our next assignment in real life, we need to find it ourselves and go after it with all we have!

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