Lida Citroën

As CEO of LIDA360, Lida Citroën is passionate about helping our nation's veterans navigate the military-to-civilian career transition. She is a popular TEDx speaker, Instructor on LinkedIn Learning, and trainer at military installations and events across the country. Lida also leverages her 20+ years in corporate branding to help private employers recruit, onboard and grow veteran employees. She is the author of three books focused at military audiences: Success After Service: How to take control of your job search and career after military duty, (2020), Engaging with Veteran Talent: A quick and practical guide to sourcing, hiring, onboarding and developing Veteran employees, (2017) and Your Next Mission: A personal branding guide for the military-to-civilian transition, (2014). All are available on Amazon.

Latest Articles

5 Stories Every Veteran Should Be Sharing

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Can You Make a Living Working for a Nonprofit?

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When and how you take your vacation perk can vary by industry, employer and individual team dynamics.

5 Tips for Succeeding Even When You're the Only Veteran in the Room

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Should You Place the ‘Open to Work’ Banner on Your LinkedIn Profile Photo?

Is it a good idea to add the “Open to Work” banner to your LinkedIn profile photo? Does it help you get found and seen by...

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5 Steps to Start Your Civilian Networking Strategy

Your network will grow over time and prove to be one of the most valuable assets of your career.

A Marine pictured with a little girl holding artwork.

After Military Separation, How to Truly Achieve Work-Life Balance

Over the 16 years I’ve worked in the military transition space, service members and military spouses have consistently...

A uniformed soldier's arm rests on a notepad.

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Here are some tips to ensure your cover letter hits the mark using AI to assist.

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The Reality of Getting Ghosted During the Job Search

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Reset Your Job Search Mindset for the New Calendar Year

As you turn the page on the calendar, prepare for a fresh new start in your job search with these tips:

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lyndsey Banks, Inter-European Air Forces Academy (IEAFA) commander, briefs participants of the Air Forces Central Chiefs Summit during a tour of the IEAFA facility at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Feb. 12, 2025. (Master Sgt. Wendy Kuhn/U.S. Air Force)

Career Advice: How to Defend Your Position Without Being Defensive

Since your reaction to a situation, comment or person is completely up to you, it’s important to get this right.

Is That Job Posting Real? 10 Ways to Spot a Scam

As more people seek remote, work-from-home jobs, the chances of being scammed by an illegitimate posting have increased. Here...

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