A) Jon discusses his background and transition:1- There is a stereotypical path, a skill path, and path that you may want (You define your path)2- Side Hustles can buy you time to decided and learn career choices3- Importance of having a plan, taking your time, and having an end state4- Importance of Networking (Build your Linked, have coffee, play golf, listen, and don't be bashful- You own it!)

B) Who is Luminex?  What do they do?  What do they value?

C) Military Skills that translated1- Project / Program Management2- Conceptual Problem Solving3- Team Work4- Resource Management5- Organizational Skills (Structured, Time Management)6- Data Analysis

D) What skills Needed to be learned and how1- Learning how the industry works 2- Learning Industry Standards3- Learning Excel4- Learning Supply Chain Management5- Learning Inventory Management***Learn from mentors, co-workers, OJT, and realize you will not get fired if you make a mistake

E) Other discussion points1- Be Continuous Learner2- Jobs can set you back, so have a plan and do not just say yes for income purposes3- Importance of Assessing your potential employer4- How to generate interview questions and the importance of company research5- Comparison of Large and Small Companies

F) Parting Wisdom***Be prepared to adjustments, stress, adversity, change, making mistakes and wrong decisions...it is part of the processes.  Stay positive!

References:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-wilson-89b9a418/

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