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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The Right Way to Turn Down a Job Offer

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(U.S. Army/Sgt. 1st Class Brent C. Powell))

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Allies typically serve you in that when you need help, a sounding board, guidance or tough feedback, they're there for you.

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A transitioning soldier gets advice from a company recruiter at a Hire Our Heroes job fair.

7 Ways You Can Mentor a Fellow Veteran

Lida Citroen, Military.com's veteran employment expert, details why and how you can help pay it forward by helping mentor a...

(U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Noah Rudash)

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Yuriko Simpson, left, and Miles Simpson prepare a to-go box for a customer at the 2 Jerks stand during the Camp Foster Festival in Okinawa, Japan. The stand is run by retired Staff Sgt. Fredrick I. Simpson. Simpson’s family helps him serve food and drinks during festivals across the island. (U.S Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)

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Back to School, Back to Work: Transitioning as a Student Veteran

Pursuing education after military service should be done with considerable thought and evaluation.

(Cpl. Jessika Acosta/U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Transitioning Out of the Military? You're in Good Company

As you navigate the transition process -- and form professional relationships from within and outside of the military -- look...

(U.S. Air National Guard/Senior Master Sgt. Joseph L. Pearison

Are You Wearing Your Rank in the Civilian Sector?

The uniform -- a symbol of respect and attention -- is hard to part with.

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"Shopping" is when hiring managers, recruiters and executives secretly sit in the lobby alongside job applicants waiting to...

A recruiter with U.S. Customs and Border Protection speaks with military job seekers about career opportunities with his department. (Christine Cabalo/U.S. Army photo)

Job Seekers: Focus Less on What You Do and More on Why You Do It

Sometimes what sets you apart from other candidates is about how passionate you are for the work.

Is It Time for Transitioning Veterans to Find a Gap Job?

A "Gap Job" is something you need just to get you by until you get that big career-beginning job.

Internal Interviewing: 8 Considerations for Growing Your Career

Changing roles within your current employer gives you an advantage, but there are a few ideas to consider.

How to Develop a Well-Rounded Professional Network

The more you intentionally highlight who you are, what you care about and what you offer -- online and in person -- the more...

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