Cliff Rich brought over 20 years of military leadership experience to civilian roles at Cardinal Health, including managing a 120-person IT team. As an Air Force pilot, he flew helicopters and aircraft while taking on staff and command positions. Cliff leveraged his background to transition to IT and HR, starting in mergers & acquisitions before moving into project management and leadership roles. He provides mentoring to help fellow veterans pivot to corporate careers.
Join us as former Air Force pilot Cliff Rich shares his journey transitioning from military service to civilian leadership roles. Learn how he leveraged his skills as a helicopter and aircraft pilot to excel in IT and HR management. Discover strategies Cliff used to network and position himself as an attractive candidate. Gain insights on the obstacles veterans face entering the corporate world, and how leaders can support their transition. Expect straight talk on misconceptions of military service, and why veterans make invaluable additions to your team. You’ll come away with actionable tips to aid your own career growth.
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Comparing IT team sizes [00:02:18]
Connecting on LinkedIn [00:05:39]
IT help desk frustrations [00:06:19]
Prioritization challenges [00:08:33]
Focused job search [00:11:33]
Transition challenges for veterans [00:20:30]
Overcoming military stereotypes [00:21:15]
Networking strategies for transitions [00:24:26]
Technology sales model issues [00:34:02]
AI use cases like translation [00:36:57]
Fostering team career growth [00:40:04]
Veteran hiring strategies [00:48:06]
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