Here's another inspiring transition story from a remarkable veteran! Kathy shares her insights, which is quite fitting as she once disarmed bombs herself!

Kathy offers an in-depth look at her journey to where she is now. From mastering the roles of Navy diver and explosives expert, venturing into the world of stunt doubling, exploring start-ups, securing a dream role at Facebook, to returning to her fitness roots at CrossFit, LLC.

Highlights of this episode include:

Be Present and Engage: Kathy emphasizes the importance of being where your feet are and actively engaging with your surroundings. Her advice for early success in job hunting is to place yourself in situations where you can connect with key people. For her, this meant holding the dummy bag during stunt training, which has evolved into making at least two networking calls monthly.

Master Your Story: Perfect your elevator pitch—your story should captivate and persuade potential employers. To achieve this, personalize it and understand the needs of your conversation partner. The framework for your pitch: be intriguing, relevant, and concise (1-3 minutes).

Always Be Networking (ABN): Kathy underscores the importance of networking for military veterans. Our resumes might not always stand out for technical roles, so it's crucial to connect with gatekeepers. If you aim to be a data scientist, ensure you're speaking with someone from the data science team!

This episode is packed with wisdom and could have easily continued!

Enjoy the insights, and don't forget to follow Kathy on LinkedIn!

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