Eric Wooten
Veteran Transition Specialist
Hire Heroes USA
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I was one of the few in my group of friends in North Carolina to actually graduate from high school.
I didn't want to get stuck in my home town, so I decided to join the military to go see the world.
After my service ended, I decided to go back to school and get my bachelor's and master's degrees.
While at college, I was selected for a fellowship with the Mission Continues.
That fellowship really got things started for me and led me to where I am today.
Through the fellowship I was able to volunteer with a nonprofit that helped veterans in transition.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Ashbrook High School
Ashbrook High School
Career
Veteran Transition Specialist
I'm a career advisor; I help veterans transition out of the military and into a rewarding career.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Armed Services
Non-Profit Organizations
Helping People
Day to Day
I'm on the phone and writing resumes all day. A good day is any day when I'm constantly busy and being productive. We're constantly taking on veterans as new candidates, and I want to keep in constant contact with them. The busier, the better. A bad day would be when I can't get a hold of anyone, or keep clients engaged enough to want to reach out to me.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
I got my current job because of my education and my experience working with other nonprofit organizations. That's the mot important thing that you can do if you want to work for a nonprofit: you have to put yourself out there and volunteer for opportunities that will show that you're a selfless, hard worker. Take the time while you are in school to volunteer or intern. Pursue opportunities to get work experience and to network.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You can't do that."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
