Jacey Eckhart

Jacey Eckhart MA CPCC is Military.com's Transition Master Coach. She is a Certified Professional Career Coach and military sociologist who has been designing workshops and training active duty, National Guardsmen, Reservists and military spouses for decades. She is the founder of SeniorMilitaryTransition.com and has helped hundreds of veterans get jobs by identifying the skills, secrets and strategies veterans and spouses need most. Jacey is also an Air Force brat, a Navy wife, and an Army mom. Check back regularly to get Jacey's latest career advice below and visit the Veteran Talent Pool page to sign up for exclusive FREE master classes hosted by Jacey.

Latest Articles

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Blow This Popsicle Stand: What Is the Best Decade of Your Life to Leave the Military?

Is there a perfect time to leave the military? Yes. Timing matters. Before you figure out your perfect year, consider the...

The Kryptonite Answer: The Claim that Makes Interviewers Cringe

Employers say they want to hire former military service members for their leadership skills. And they do. But during the...

Procrastinating on Your Resume? 8 Ways to Blast Past Anxiety and Get It Done Now

Nothing like writing a resume during military transition to trigger your anxiety, stress and latent perfectionism. No wonder...

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Is My LinkedIn Profile Scaring Off Recruiters? Your LinkedIn Questions Answered

LinkedIn is your key tool for your Army transition, Navy transition, Coast Guard transition, Air Force transition or Marine...

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Let's Stop Pretending: What Makes Me Crazy About Veteran Employment

Veterans see a lot of crazy beliefs when it comes to the job hunt. Understanding the way the civilian world really works can...

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Military Vegans Untie! How to Avoid Embarrassing Mistakes on Your Resume

There are mistakes on your resume. Wrong words. Missing words. Misspelled words. Repeated facts. Why is it that veterans and...

Want to Get a Job Outside Defense After the Military?

For veterans and spouses, landing a non-defense job is nearly impossible without a strong network. Mentor programs...

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Best-Kept Secrets of Beating an Internal Job Candidate

An internal candidate frequently beats out the veteran or spouse for a job. Yet internal candidates are not unbeatable. Raise...

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Transition Tips for Your Personality Type

Your own personality can be a major tool to move your military transition forward. By applying Gretchen Rubin's Four...

7 Ways Your Dream Job Is Holding You Back

Getting a dream job after military service is what we would all like. But how do you find your dream job in an ocean of...

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How to Transition from the Military During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How do you get your military transition plan back on track during a time of COVID?

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How to Make Your Senior Military Transition Take Off

Senior military transition is not easy. Changing jobs and professions in your 40s or 50s can pose a real challenge especially...

How To Get Someone Else to Write Your Veteran Resume

Do you want to avoid writing your resume -- and get a good job anyway? Of course, you do. Trying to come up with the exact...

The 'Chicken Year': What You Really Need to Transition in 2023

You don't need more time to transition in 2023. You need more flexibility during your "Chicken Year," so you can leave the...

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2023 Best Veterans' Guide to Getting a Job Fast -- or FASTER

In 2023, a veteran needs an instant guide to get a job fast -- or even faster. Find our Military.com fast guide to veteran...

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