Affinity Circles Guide
An interactive tool to help you build deep bonds and find targeted support. Click on any circle type below to explore its key focus areas and tools.
The Veterans' Circle
From Service to Sector Success: Empowering veterans in their transition to the civilian workforce and beyond.
- Translating Experience: Host "Resume & Interview Clinics."
- Navigating Culture: Discuss cultural differences and adaptation strategies.
- Building a Network: Create mentorship programs.
- Financial Literacy: Workshops on salary negotiation & civilian benefits.
- Family & Spouse Support: Share resources for family transition.
- Veteran Entrepreneurship: Connect with veteran business owners & resources.
Interactive Skills Translator
Select a role to see corresponding corporate skills.
Federal Alumni Network
Leveraging Public Service for Private Sector Impact: Supporting former federal employees in their career transitions.
- "De-Feding" Your Resume: Translate government jargon to industry terms.
- Pace & Risk Tolerance: Adapt to private sector decision-making.
- Post-Government Ethics: Navigate rules on lobbying and conflicts of interest.
- Leveraging Clearances: Understand how to market and maintain a security clearance.
- Building a Network: Host "brown bag" lunches for internal networking.
Federal Jargon Buster
Enter a federal term to see its private-sector equivalent.
The Industry Pivot Point
Support for the Career Changer: A strategic space for professionals navigating a significant career transition.
- Identifying Transferable Skills: "Skill Mapping" sessions.
- Building a New Brand: Peer review workshops for resumes/LinkedIn.
- "Trying Before You Buy": Strategies for freelance or volunteer projects.
- Managing a Step Back: Discussing the financial & emotional side of a pivot.
- Addressing Ageism: Strategies to highlight experience as an asset.
30-Day Pivot Planner
Complete the steps to generate your 30-day plan.
Collaboration Nexus
Where ideas spark and connections thrive—join discussions and affinity groups to amplify your reinvention journey.