Posted on Dec 14, 2014
Are there any civilian jobs that I would be more competitive for by being a Field Artillery Officer?
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This coming May I will be commissioning into the PA National Guard as a Field Artillery Officer. After graduating from University of Pittsburgh I will obviously have to start looking for a civilian job.
My question is, what skills will I acquire from BOLC that I will be able to transfer into my civilan career (aside from the obvious leadership experience). What job opportunities will open up because of my training within the Field Artillery branch.
Thank you for your help and input,
Cadet Zielinski
Education:
Major: Political Science (Focus in International Relations)
Minor: German
My question is, what skills will I acquire from BOLC that I will be able to transfer into my civilan career (aside from the obvious leadership experience). What job opportunities will open up because of my training within the Field Artillery branch.
Thank you for your help and input,
Cadet Zielinski
Education:
Major: Political Science (Focus in International Relations)
Minor: German
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Before I bore you with one of my stories, let me give you some real advice quickly...
Google "translating military skills to civilian resume" You'll find free and paid services both which will be most helpful.
Now for the boring part...
Once upon a time, long before I retired, I had a client who sold his company to another who lamented after inventorying his new acquisition, that he had many managers but no leaders. "Not one of them had any previous experience as a military officer, commissioned or NCO. Hell, not one of them was ever even a Boy Scout leader." I was quick to point out that I had been both in hopes of retaining the contract.
The truth is that during a working career spanning almost 50 years, I met many mangers, few leaders. Business and government need them just as much as the military (and are just as likely to fail to realize this).
So, yes, your leadership skills are valuable (recognizing, of course, you don't have any yet. No 2LT ever did - they come with experience). However, don't expect anyone to appreciate them. They will serve you well on the job but may not help you in obtaining one.
Google "translating military skills to civilian resume" You'll find free and paid services both which will be most helpful.
Now for the boring part...
Once upon a time, long before I retired, I had a client who sold his company to another who lamented after inventorying his new acquisition, that he had many managers but no leaders. "Not one of them had any previous experience as a military officer, commissioned or NCO. Hell, not one of them was ever even a Boy Scout leader." I was quick to point out that I had been both in hopes of retaining the contract.
The truth is that during a working career spanning almost 50 years, I met many mangers, few leaders. Business and government need them just as much as the military (and are just as likely to fail to realize this).
So, yes, your leadership skills are valuable (recognizing, of course, you don't have any yet. No 2LT ever did - they come with experience). However, don't expect anyone to appreciate them. They will serve you well on the job but may not help you in obtaining one.
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