BreakLine Transition Program

The goal of every transitioning servicemember or veteran is to start a new career in the civilian world.  Despite their experiences, they have uncertainties about how to transition into a civilian career.

A few years ago, the path of the transition process included using a military headhunter and going to school. Today, there are several innovative internships and transition programs to help veterans get in the game. For Veterans looking to catch your big break in the tech industry, you should check out a transition program called BreakLine.  

“Oh, no, another transition program to learn about,” you may be thinking.  But there’s no need to get frustrated because the military to civilian resume writing professionals at Empire Resume have you covered.  We’ll talk about:

• What is BreakLine?
• What Veterans Can Expect from BreakLine
• Who is Eligible for BreakLine?
• The BreakLine Application Process
• The BreakLine Application Timeline

What is BreakLine?

BreakLine prepares veterans, women, and people of color for a career in tech. The program has three different tracks. For purposes of this article, we’ll focus on the veterans track.

BreakLine Veterans is a track within the program designed for military veterans and transitioning service members. It helps them “pivot into compelling careers in the tech industry.” The military transition program achieves this through their targeted approach including:

• Interactive learning

BreakLine team and partners lead hands-on workshops and provide

in-depth industry insight.

• Mentorship

BreakLine’s team of experts coaches participants on their career search, from identifying opportunities to accepting an offer.

• Community

Participants have the opportunity to build relationships with BreakLine alums and industry leaders.

• Interviews

Qualified participants are invited to interview for open positions with BreakLine’s partner companies.

BreakLine provides virtual education and coaching for exceptional, high-performing veterans who are interested in joining the tech industry. Their education is designed to help you successfully land a role in tech and build your professional network.

Want to know the best part?  You don’t need to have tech experience!  What BreakLine wants is for you to have a passion for the tech industry and the drive to make the most of the opportunities BreakLine provides.

What Can Veterans and Transitioning Military Expect From BreakLine?

You can expect to work closely with BreakLine’s team to build a pipeline of opportunities across their partner companies like Adobe, Logitech, Meta, Tubi, and many more!

The BreakLine team will guide you through the transitioning process from resume reviews to sourcing relevant roles, to interview prep, until you land and accept a role at a top tech company. 

Cohorts begin every week.  Each session includes hands-on workshops, in-depth discussions with industry leaders, and an inside look at top tech companies.

They walk alongside you every step of the way! And as they say, “Once a BreakLiner, always a BreakLiner!”

For many BreakLiner alums (called BreakLiners), the BreakLine Veterans program is a life changer.  During your education you’ll walk away with:

• Tech fundamentals

You’ll have the foundation you need to build a career in tech.

• Industry insight

You’ll gain insight into the tech industry so you can hit the ground running.

• Communication and style

You’ll develop your personal elevator pitch and translate your military experience.

• Mentorship

You’ll meet mentors who will help you navigate the transition process.

• Network

You’ll connect with industry leaders and grow your professional network.

BreakLiners are in a wide range of job roles, including product management, program management, customer success, sales, people operations, and technical roles, among others.  Check out some of the success stories on the home page under “Meet our BreakLiners.”

Who is Eligible for BreakLine?

BreakLine works with veterans and transitioning servicemembers interested in technical roles.

There is no rank, branch or career field requirement. Whether you are an officer with an O-5 rank or an enlisted Airman with an E-3 rank, you can benefit from this program.

Even if you have already separated from the military, you can sign up for BreakLine.

Does this program have your attention yet? If so, keep reading because details about the application process is coming up next.

BreakLine Application Process

The BreakLine application process is competitive. It requires the following:

• Contact information, including a LinkedIn profile
• Employment information
• Four essay questions
• Resume

If you’re invited to move forward, you will have a video interview and be asked to submit two professional references. The references will then complete a recommendation form.

After the interview, you’ll hear from the admissions team between 2 to 4 weeks with a decision.

Application Timeline

As soon as you decide you want to enter the technology arena, you should apply.  As mentioned earlier, a new cohort begins each week. We’ve included the remaining 2022 dates below so you can identify the one that fits best with your schedule:

• July Cohorts: Apply by June 6
• August Cohorts: Apply by July 11
• September Cohorts: Apply before August 8
• October Cohorts: Apply before September 12
• November Cohorts: Apply before October 7
• December Cohorts: Apply before November 7

Don’t Have a Resume or LinkedIn Profile? Empire Resume Can Help Prepare You for BreakLine

As you can see, BreakLine requires a LinkedIn profile and a well-written resume to apply for its program. 

Why LinkedIn?  We’re so glad you asked!

LinkedIn is a marketing tool that allows you to build a powerful network, apply for jobs, and identify key decision-makers. It works to shake someone’s hand, virtually, before you’ve even had a chance to meet them in person. LinkedIn works 24/7 to introduce you to the right people even while you’re sleeping at night.

Empire Resume has helped thousands of Veterans with writing resumes and creating Veteran LinkedIn profiles. When you seek help from us, we’ll honor you with a $25 military discount and perform a free resume review to see if your current resume will be BreakLine ready.

Reach out to Empire Resume today by phone at 801-690-4085 or email us at info@empireresume.com to experience the best military-to-civilian resume service.  We know how to help you achieve career success. With our satisfaction guarantee, we’ll ensure you receive the results you deserve and be ready for BreakLine in no time.

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Dr. Phillip Gold is President/CEO of Empire Resume and has vast experience writing resumes for both professionals and service members transitioning from the military into civilian roles. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and was responsible for leading nuclear missile security. Phillip is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and holds a BA in Communications from The Ohio State University, an MS in Instructional Technology, an MBA in Finance, and a Ph.D. in Finance.

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