John Ponish ⋅ Wise , VA Appalachian Technical Services, Inc ⋅ 30 years experience

James Frechette
Executive Recruiter
Domari & Associates, Inc.
135 Triple Diamond Blvd.
North Venice, FL 34275
941-488-4440 ext. 332
941-488-4450 (Fax)
877-Domari1 (Toll Free)

www.Domarijobs.com

DAVID PARR ⋅ Roanoke , VA Medical Recovery Services ⋅ 15 years experience

I know a number of recruiter-types. What industry interests you the most?

George Vukotich ⋅ River Forest , IL U.S. Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel ⋅ 24 years served

While I appreciate individuals taking the time to give their perspective at the end they need to ask; "Did I answer the question the individual asked?" To just give feelings without answering the question or providing specific alternatives is a waste of time and only leads to more frustration.
So I'll post it again.

Can you do an introduction to a high level executive recruiter that can provide feedback?

Nick Longman ⋅ Haverford , PA Colfax ⋅ 18 years experience

Hi George,

First thanks for serving. Second agree with some who have noted that better to network within the industry you are considering versus an "executive recruiter". What specific industries, vertical markets, etc. are you seeking?

Best,

Nick

Tim Feemster ⋅ Dallas , TX Foremost Quality Logistics ⋅ 40 years experience

I am not sure a recruiter is the best source of career advice. I would look to people in your network and in LinkedIn that hold positions you might aspire to down the road and talk to them about your next steps. I suggest you not talk to them about opportunities in their firms but toward your career path, or theirs, in general. Also you might want to get the book "Rites of Passage at $100,000+" . It is the best job search/networking book I have ever read. I keep it on my desk to refer to all the time.

Matt Weingast ⋅ Hightstown , NJ GarryOwen Ventures LLC ⋅ 25 years experience

George,
First, thank you for your service and congratulations on a great career. With respect to your question, I would say that I know exactly your point / concern and unfortunately I have NEVER found that "recruiter" or adviser. I have a very similar situation - very unique combination of diverse backgrounds - so I totally get what you are facing. If you lived in the area I lived, I believe you would find many opportunities as Healthcare is HUGE in the mid-atlantic area. Also, if you could transfer your skills into the Pharma world I would think there are many opportunities as well. Best advice I could give is to focus on finding military veterans at companies that you would want to work for and then network from there.
I wish I had a good or even better answer. I guess my intent was more to let you know that you are not alone. It seems that all of the many programs and efforts set up to help veterans find jobs are very much focused on lower level - entry level or at best mid level positions. I totally appreciate the reasoning for that -- and totally support that priority effort should be on enlisted soldiers and particularly those with hard combat skills that would so easily fall thru the cracks civilian recruiting system.
I have found that the defense industry was a great place to make my initial transition from the military -- and a great place to be successful since our backgrounds are more readily appreciated. However, that industry is facing enormous difficulties that is not supportive to career development and changing industry from the defense industry with a military background does appear to be a difficult challenge in itself. SO, I would suggest not looking at the defense industry as a solution -- at least not now.
If there is anything specific that I can help with, please let me know.
Regards,
Matt