


I worked countless management roles afterwards, but they all lead me to where I am now, celebrating my 25th year Service Anniversary with AT&T in April 2022. I started off in a role as a Directory Assistance Operator (411), then moved into Collections and eventually transitioned into my first Management role as an Executive Assistant to a Regional Vice President. I was told by one of my mentors early in my career with AT&T, to keep reinventing myself and to never stay in one role for too long, to keep evolving. Learn More About FirstNet Careers Carol Kimbrough Get connected with the Veterans Employee Group and with other veterans to learn from their experiences. Finally, AT&T is a great environment for veterans. Soak in their years of experience and knowledge. Also, just like listening to a savvy Platoon Sergeant in the military, find and listen to the experts in your organization. Never discount your strengths as a leader. Decisiveness: The need for decisiveness and decision making in difficult situations is critical to success in business, as well as in the military.Īs you transition to civilian life, don’t forget that you have value immediately when you begin your career outside of the military.Organization: Being prepared and having a plan in the military translates directly to planning for network maintenance, build-outs, product delivery, sales, etc.Leadership: The ability to motivate teams to accomplish what they may view as impossible.There are so many skills that have translated from my career with the military to my AT&T career today. See what they’ve shared and how you can get started in growing your skills in a career with boundless opportunities. Their stories reflect how military experience served as a guide for their career journeys, how their personal lives have evolved, and include advice for fellow veterans preparing to take the next step. What’s in store for military veterans after they complete their service? We reached out to our very own veterans who make #LifeAtATT a great place to work to squash the many preconceived notions out there.
