Transitioning into a tech career isn’t easy, especially for veterans navigating a whole new world of resumes, interviews, and networking. In this first episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Pedro Zambrano, senior technical recruiter, Marine Corps veteran, and founder of the Veteran Coffee Connection, to talk about the real challenges veterans face when breaking into tech and how to overcome them.
Pedro shares:
✅ Why translating military experience into “tech language” is so tough
✅ How relationships and networking can change everything
✅ The role of AI in recruiting (and what it really means for job seekers)
✅ A hot take every job seeker needs to hear about resumes & applications If you’re a veteran, a career changer, or anyone trying to land your next role in tech, this episode is packed with insights you can use right now.
👩💻 About Me: I’m Emily Nelson de Velasco, a career coach and host of Emily Talks Tech Jobs. I help job seekers land roles they love by combining data-driven strategies with real-world career coaching.
Pedro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-z-216926a9/
My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/
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