Transitioning from the military to civilian life can be extremely hard, but the good news is that there are so many career opportunities for those to utilize the skills they’ve developed.

This is especially true in the world of Cyber Security. In this episode Nigel welcomes US Army Colonel and CEO of BTS Software, David Tohn. 

They talk about some of the most important things veterans need to know when coming into civilian life, what skills they need to have to land jobs, and what are some of the key components that should be on their resume, plus so much more.

To learn more about David’s company, visit: https://unleashbts.com/.

Or you can email him directly at: David.Tohn {at} BTS-S2.com

To find out more about the Cyber Warrior Network, visit: https://www.cyberwarriornetwork.com/.

This podcast is part of the MAP Esports Podcast Network. To learn more about this show and all of our other shows, visit: EsportsFPN.com

Full Episode Breakdown:

4:11 – David talks about his military career, and how that helped him set him up for civilian life.

8:50 – How can veterans prepare themselves for civilian life and understand that mindset transition.

14:44 – How do you help translate the skills that are learned in the military to the jobs that they can easily add value to in the civilian world.

16:30 – David breaks down the key things needed in a resume to help answer potential employers main questions.  

18:38 – What are the top skill sets that are being sought out when it comes to hiring veterans.

23:11 – What are the most important attitudes that veterans need to have when seeking opportunities in civilian life, and why saying ‘I don’t know’ can be a good thing.

27:48 – What are the biggest things that veterans need to overcome when looking for career opportunities.

32:07 – What technical skills are a given when it comes to moving into the world of Cyber Security.

35:41 – How can veterans create a career path, when there’s no simple solution when coming out of the military.

40:21 – Great closing advice for veterans.