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

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Rebecca Paddyms, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron unit program coordinator, speaks during a Women of Influence panel. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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(U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Lauren Cobin)

How and Why Veterans Should Tell Stories in a Job Interview

In the military, you were probably used to direct and clear orders, with no fluff in between.

A military spouse carries a copy of their resume during a job fair at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

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The Importance of Finding a Mentor During Your Military Transition

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Why It's OK to Feel Fear and Excitement About Your Military Transition

Do you wonder if you're the only one afraid of certain aspects of becoming a civilian, and excited about the changes? You’re...

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Regardless of whether you're looking for a job after leaving the military, are home raising a family, in school or you've...

Reading the Room: 10 Tips for Veterans Who Need to Understand What Isn't Said

As you navigate your transition from the military to civilian sector, here are tips for learning to read the room.

(U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Figueroa)

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Danny Chung, chief of staff for military affairs of Microsoft, gives a presentation to military veterans and spouses on the advantages of promoting a personal brand for making an effective online profile for potential employers. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Cuenca/U.S. Navy photo)

The 5 Steps to Building a Solid Personal Brand

How do you make yourself compelling and relevant to an employer, yet stay true to your goals and values?

A professional interview panel quizzes transitioning service members in mock job-readiness interviews during a 5-day transition readiness seminar at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Photo by Verda L. Parker)

Tips for How to Take Control of the Job Interview

Congratulations! You made it to the interview. Now what?

A Vail ski patroller and avalanche rescue dog meet and greet the public alongside a Colorado Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

Why Seasonal Work Makes Sense for Veterans

Would a seasonal job or two offer you more than full-time work at this time of transition?

5 Ways to Grow Your Online Presence You Might Have Overlooked

Growing your online presence serves many purposes, including helping you to be found by potential employers.

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