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38 G.I. JOBS | SEPTEMBER 2017 | GIJOBS.COM SUCCESS AGRICULTURE TRANSITION Age: 41 Military Service: Captain (O-3), Army (1998-2003) MOS: Quartermaster Officer (92A) Education: • Bachelor's degree, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1998 • Master's degree, kinesiology, Kansas State University, 2001 CAPTAIN What do you do? I manage short- and long-term projects at U.S. Bank within our Wealth Management division. I am also the president of the Twin Cities Proud to Serve (Veteran) Business Resource Group. Anything pertaining to my fellow battle buddies could hardly be considered work, though. How many interviews did you do with your current employer? I completed three interviews for my first role at U.S. Bank. Since then, I've moved positions within the company and the interviews have been fewer and more focused. I'm really mindful of the type of leader I personally require, and I search for those leaders and seek roles with them. I reconned my current mentor for quite some time (whether he knows it or not) before I jumped at the opportunity to be on his team. The value of a good mentor, in whatever industry you work in, is priceless. How specifically did you relate your military experience to the job you were applying for? Quartermasters are naturally jacks-of-all trades when managing people or things. Veterans know how to get things done by finding resources, learning how to use them, and maybe more importantly, recognizing people who can help them and/ or compensate for their own weak areas. I am still a baby banker, so all of these skills are critical to me and help me to be of best use to my team. How many jobs did you apply for before landing this job? I applied for a lot of jobs; I can't even remember how many. Once my husband and I decided I was going to seek full-time employment, I probably applied to 10 organizations. U.S. Bank was the first company to give me an opportunity. MELINDA THEIN Project Manager, U.S. Bank*, Minneapolis What didn't work? Throwing spaghetti at a wall to see what sticks doesn't work. It's better to be mindful of the jobs you are applying for and find a good fit with your skills. This approach requires you to tailor your resume, resulting in a more focused interview. *Company is a paid client.

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