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Veteran Influencer Podcast


Conversations with successfully transitioned veterans of the US Armed Forces. We learn about what careers are out there, how military skills translate to Corporate America, and how to navigate the financial perils of leaving the Active Duty. Listen as fellow Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines recount the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Feb 12, 2019

Today's guest is Tom Kent - CEO and Founder of CareerNerds.com, a professional coaching and networking strategy site aimed at offering insights and strategy to those in career transition.

Tom began his military career after graduating from West Point in the mid 90's, serving as an Intelligence Officer stationed in Europe and Asia. After transitioning to a civilian career in Project Management, Tom pursued and earned his MBA from the University of Texas Austin with a focus in Marketing.

Following his master's studies, Tom spent 14 years in various senior level Marketing positions within the software and tech industry, helping companies identify and acquire new customers, brand themselves effectively, and grow their sales figures.

In his current role at CareerNerds.com he helps career minded professionals market themselves to employment opportunities with a focus on personal brand and Unique Selling Proposition, future goals and growing without the past getting in the way, and optimizing social media profiles and strategy to help job seekers network more effectively to land their desired job interviews.

You can connect with Tom and learn more about his work at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tom-kent-coaching/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaskent/