Networking can be uncomfortable for anyone who is a stranger to the process. Stepping out of your comfort zone when trying to make a professional connection can be a challenge. And when you are a veteran, how can you highlight your skills and services and make them memorable? Networking shows initiative and sincere ambition and is an important skill for the veteran living the civilian world. It is the fine tuning of a conversation that does not overwhelm the listener with your military skills and credentials. It is a mix of communication, knowledge and etiquette. From job fairs to seminars, the ocean of networking, although rocky in the beginning, is an excellent showplace to highlight your military service. [Read more…]