Category: Center for Transitional Leadership
Dealing with Rejection
Those of us in the nonprofit sector as well as sales personnel know only too well you need you get comfortable with and learn from rejection.
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An Unplanned Event
I was at the Army War College enjoying life as the Director for International and European Studies, a wonderful job in a magical place. I had been informed that I was nominated to become the Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Bonn, Germany. The fulfillment of a dream for an Army Foreign Area Officer.
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Hiring Interview Feedback
For the past two years we have compiled candid feedback from employers who have interviewed retiring military personnel and veterans for jobs. Many of those interviewed received offers and gained employment. Those who were hired received mostly positive feedback. Those who were not hired made some fatal errors that resulted in their non-selection.
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On Qualifications
Qualifications matter, but qualifications for what? To some, qualifications mean academic degrees and professional certifications while others may be looking for related experience.
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Hire Slow, Fire Fast
In the private sector they usually hire slow but fire fast. Hiring is normally costly in terms of hours devoted to developing job descriptions, obtaining clearance through HR channels, interviewing, and evaluating. Bottom line, they want to get it right rather than get it fast.
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