Going from Marines to the Office with Rudy Mena

Gary Rohmann • March 22, 2024

Inspiring Veterans Podcast with Gary Rohmann, Episode 01



In this inaugural episode of the Inspiring Veterans Podcast, Gary Rohmann speaks with Rudy Mena, 1st Marine Division Senior Project Manager. Rudy is a former attendee of one of Gary’s transition classes.


Tune in to the episode to hear about:

  • Rudy’s career in the military and the challenges he faced when re-entering society as a civilian
  • An overview of the skills and accreditations Rudy acquired during his 20-year career in the military and how Gary’s transition class helped him incorporate them into a resume
  • The balance Rudy has to achieve between demonstrating himself as a Marine and at the same time an employable, reliable professional
  • The importance of preparation and networking to stand out amongst all the other job applicants in civilian society
  • Tips from Rudy to veterans early in their transition process


Learn more about Rudy Mena:


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About Inspiring Veterans Podcast:

In each episode of the Inspiring Veterans Podcast, Veterans Coach Gary Rohmann invites veterans and professionals who support veterans to discuss the process of transitioning out of armed service into civilian society. The Inspiring Veterans Podcast aims to answer the question, “What’s next?”


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