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Veteran-Friendly vs. Veteran-Driven

Veteran-Friendly vs. Veteran-Driven

About 18 months ago, I wrote about the difference between being “veteran-friendly” and being veteran-driven..

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: April 15, 2026
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Workforce Development Isn’t Resume Coaching

Workforce Development Isn’t Resume Coaching

If workforce development were as simple as fixing resumes and running mock interviews, veteran transition.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: April 1, 2026
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The Mindset Gap No One Wants to Talk About

The Mindset Gap No One Wants to Talk About

Most veteran transition conversations focus on skills, resumes, or credentials. That’s understandable. They’re tangible, measurable,.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: March 15, 2026
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You’re Not Transitioning Out You’re Transitioning Into Something New

You’re Not Transitioning Out You’re Transitioning Into Something New

There’s a phrase that gets tossed around every time a service member separates: “transitioning out of.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: March 1, 2026
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Ghosting the VA vs. Hunting the Future

Ghosting the VA vs. Hunting the Future

The “Ghost” Myth and the Statistical Smoke Screen If you listen to the talking heads.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: February 15, 2026
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Stop Screening Out Your Best Hires: Why Military Veterans Are the ‘Straight A’s’ of the Workforce

Stop Screening Out Your Best Hires: Why Military Veterans Are the ‘Straight A’s’ of the Workforce

The hiring market is fiercely competitive, yet one of the most consistently high-performing talent pools.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: February 1, 2026
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Beyond the Hiring Bonus: Why Veterans Leave (and How to Keep Them)

Beyond the Hiring Bonus: Why Veterans Leave (and How to Keep Them)

A hiring bonus is a low-effort apology for a high-cost retention problem. It treats recruitment as.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: January 26, 2026
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Your DD214 is Not a License. Stop Gambling with Your Career

Your DD214 is Not a License. Stop Gambling with Your Career

The Problem: Certification vs. Competency. You just spent years, maybe decades, honing a craft that.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: January 2, 2026
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Resolutions Are for Amateurs: Veterans Execute Objectives

Resolutions Are for Amateurs: Veterans Execute Objectives

New Year’s resolutions are just wishes with a deadline. They usually fail by February. Veterans.

  • Posted By: gotcha_admin
  • Date: December 15, 2025
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