Scott Leishman: Associate Director of Career Services, West Point AOG
The Old Grad Story:
Scott served as an Infantry Officer for five years, before leaving the Army to begin a storied career that has spanned sales, commercial strategy, marketing, recruiting, and executive roles within a multitude of companies. Additionally, Scott received his J.D. from Fordham Law in 1990. Today, he couples his immense wealth of knowledge and experience with his love of coaching and mentorship to empower graduates as the Assistant Director of Career Services in the AOG.
Old Grad Knowledge:
People often forget that resumé development needs to be optimized against what you want to do next. We can help you figure out what elements of your background are most relevant to your goals, and help you highlight those experiences in a way that employers can understand.
We pump the hell out of networking! About 60% of the grads we work with who get their dream jobs spend significant time networking. There are a lot of people further down the road who can help – talk to grads in roles you’re interested in.
AOG Career Services – Tech Career Fair
· AOG now offers the WPAOG Tech Career Fair, as a tech-focused complement to the broader offerings of the SACC.
· Grads can expect to see high demand from tech employers, for both technical and non-technical roles.
· 30+ grad-friendly employers are represented, including Google, Microsoft and C3i.
· Attendance is free-of-charge, for both employers and attendees!
1:1 Counseling with Grads
· AOG offers personalized advice and insight to graduates who are considering a pivot, based on individual interests, experiences and goals.
· After helping grads stress-test pathways and goals, the AOG counselors then help structure a plan of action to realize these aspirations.
· Services include targeted resumé development, LinkedIn profile improvement, networking assistance, interview prep, salary negotiation, and more!
· Informal, decentralized network facilitation is offered by function and/or geography.
