Lida Citroën

As CEO of LIDA360, Lida Citroën is passionate about helping our nation's veterans navigate the military-to-civilian career transition. She is a popular TEDx speaker, Instructor on LinkedIn Learning, and trainer at military installations and events across the country. Lida also leverages her 20+ years in corporate branding to help private employers recruit, onboard and grow veteran employees. She is the author of three books focused at military audiences: Success After Service: How to take control of your job search and career after military duty, (2020), Engaging with Veteran Talent: A quick and practical guide to sourcing, hiring, onboarding and developing Veteran employees, (2017) and Your Next Mission: A personal branding guide for the military-to-civilian transition, (2014). All are available on Amazon.

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(U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Murray)

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Master Chief Petty Officer Bob Brayman, command master chief for Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, discusses leadership, mentorship and shares wisdom from nearly 30 years of Coast Guard service during a 2009 interview. (U.S. Coast Guard/Petty Officer 1st Class Bobby Nash)

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Why Your Personal Brand Is Key to a Successful Transition

As you transition out of uniform, it is important to understand what your personal brand says about you.

Why Your Military Rank Is Not Your Personal Brand

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Lance Cpl. George Redhead low-crawls through the muddy water of the 'pit-and-pond' section of the endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves in Okinawa, Japan, April 17, 2014. (Cpl. Stephen Himes/U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Why You Still Need to 'Embrace the Suck' When Transitioning

Military.com's jobs advice expert Lida Citroen discusses carrying over your military resilience to the civilian workforce.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Abercrombie fills out contact information for Sgt. Julius Few.

When Networking, Why You Should Listen More than You Talk

Harness the power of listening when networking. Here are some tips on how to listen and network like a pro.

What Is the Best Transition Advice You Received?

I asked my online contacts on several social media platforms to share the best advice they received when separating or...

OPM Acting Director Beth Cobert visits with veterans and community leaders in San Antonio.

What to Do if Your First Civilian Job Doesn’t Work Out

Lida Citroën, Military.com's veteran employment expert, details what to do when your first civilian job isn't right for you.

How Veterans Can Connect with Co-workers by Expressing Vulnerability at Work

When you show your true, authentic self, you allow others to feel more comfortable around you because they feel they know you

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