Task & Purpose

Nina Semczuk

http://ninasemczuk.com

Nina Semczuk served as an Army officer from 2011-2016. She earned a B.S. from Boston University prior to military service and now lives in New York and works as a writer and editor. Find her work on SmartAsset, The Muse, The War Horse, Fast Company, and at ninasemczuk.com.

Recent articles from Nina Semczuk

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The One Killer Secret To Feeling Comfortable In An Interview

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How To Create Community After Your Military Service Is Over

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The Best Tactic To Beat The Stress Of A Long Job Search

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1. What is your name and what do you do in the Coast Guard?

"Marguerite Champlin, but I go by "Maggie." I'm a pilot in the MH-65D helicopter and one of two Education Services Officers at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City. As a pilot my duties include standing search and rescue duty on a regular basis as one of two pilots in a typical SAR crew. As an ESO I administer mid-term and final exams for personnel in college. I counsel U.S. Coast Guard members on college options and tuition assistance. I am also qualified to administer Federal Aviation Administration exams to pilots and flight mechanics seeking professional qualifications outside of the Coast Guard."

2. Describe diversity in a word or two and explain what it means to you.

"I chose "experience" as my word. I grew up in Alabama and before joining the Coast Guard I was a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot. I've travelled and have been stationed all over the world."

3. How has your experience and background prepared you to be effective at

your job?

"When I transferred to the Coast Guard, I brought with me the diversity of those experiences. There are a lot of Coast Guard service members with prior military experience from other services. This melting pot of backgrounds makes the Coast Guard stronger. "

4. Tell me a little bit about your life outside of work.

"Life outside of work is pretty simple. I'm either hiking with my husband and our Great Dane or in my sewing room making and/or repairing quilts."

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Auxiliarist David Lau

3 Key Things That’ll Keep Chaos at Bay During the Job Search

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A 934th Airlift Wing C-130 released airdrop pallets during training at the Badger Drop Zone July 24-25, at Fort McCoy, Wisc. The Airmen trained from the air, as well as the ground. 27th Aerial Port Squadron Staff Sgt. David Hambly and Senior Airman Luke Miller (left) work to retrieve a dropped pallet with an all-terrain forklift driven by Senior Airman Andrea Garton (right). The wing’s mission is to fly C-130H3 cargo aircraft, both airdropping and airlanding cargo and people.

The Undervalued Career Field That Loves To Hire Veterans

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manufacturing

What To Expect In A Manufacturing Career As A Veteran

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Air Force

What To Expect In A Private Security Career As A Veteran

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What Veterans Can Expect in an Human Resources (HR) Career

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Volunteer

3 Hacks Every Veteran Can Use To Add Skills To Their Resume

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Don’t ‘Spray And Pray.’ Send Your Resume With The Precision Of A Sniper

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