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

Easiest Resume Format Ever: The Checklist Resume for Veterans

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14 Best Career Aptitude Tests for Veterans and Military Spouses

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Is Your Resume Getting Nothing But Crickets? Try Our Reverse Resume Master Class

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Network Like a Boss (with Mentoring)

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Do Hiring Fairs Make You Want to Gouge Your Eyes Out?

Learning how hiring fairs really work is a transition skill for all military--especially senior military. If you choose to...

Your Baby Is Ugly: 6 Ways You (Accidentally) Insulted Your Interviewer and Lost the Job

No transitioning military member tries to insult the interviewer, but feelings do get hurt and pride does sting. Look at the...

Escape TAP and Discover Transition Master Classes

FREE Transition Master Classes offer you specific job hunt strategies for your career level. Move beyond the TAP basics and...

What is the Best Time to Start Military Transition?

When it comes to picking a start date for your military transition, everyone says one thing: start early. But how early...

Can You Answer the Hardest Interview Question of the Year?

The hardest interview questions of the year concern diversity, inclusion and equality on the job. With practice, you can...

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7 Sure Signs You Are Smart Enough to Get a Job in Tech

Are you smart enough to get a job in tech after the military? Everyone tells veterans to get a job in tech because there is...

How Many LinkedIn Connections Do Veterans Really Need?

Do veterans and military spouse really need 500+ LinkedIn connections during military transition? The magic number on...

9 Last-Minute Interview Prep Tips for Veterans That Work Like Magic

Last minute preparation for a job interview can make veterans and military spouses break into a cold sweat. These nine tips...

Top 10 Absolutely Essential Things Every Veteran Should Know About Job Hunting

Veteran jobs are plentiful, but you need to know how to find them. These ten essential rules for veterans, spouses and...

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