For those who have transitioned/transitioning, what areas are you finding difficult that you need more information for a smoother transition?

CMSgt Kevin Howell — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:24:14 -0400

Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Oct 31 at 2016 5:04 AM

CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 05:04:16 -0400

I see service members struggle with writing an award winning resume

Response by SFC Josh Weatherbie made Oct 31 at 2016 7:29 AM

SFC Josh Weatherbie — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:29:59 -0400

Resources at the final location. When I left there wasn't a point of contact for anyone I could say, "Hey where can I go locally for XYZ" I'm sure a list POC's at a local military center/base would be a good start. Transition Centers close by???

Response by SSG G Smith made Oct 31 at 2016 9:34 AM

SSG G Smith — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:34:41 -0400

I would agree with the resume writing point. My resume has grown in strength as I learn what employers want, but I was having issues with relating my military experience to civilian jobs.

Response by CMSgt Kevin Howell made Oct 31 at 2016 12:43 PM

CMSgt Kevin Howell — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:43:19 -0400

My challenge was not getting the job, but adapting to the work environment afterwards. I found that my co-workers that had never served didn't understand my drive and desire to get work done in a timely manner. I also struggled with office politics and workplace ethics, I don't recall ever hearing anything during TAP so I felt very unprepared. T-GPS focus is on getting the job, not making the transition into the workplace which I think needs to be addressed.

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Oct 31 at 2016 2:35 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:35:28 -0400

My biggest challenge are networking and translating my military experience to the job I want.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2016 8:09 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 08:09:46 -0400

The process of which jobs would be beneficial based on your skills acquired during time of service. My Navy job is a bit complicated since I can't necessary change to the outside world because of the classification. While I may not have wanted to continue on with my Navy job in the civilian world, I would like to see what those in the civilian sector are looking for based on veterans coming out of service. I work an admin-based job where I'm stuck sitting for 8 hours and coming from a environment of on your feet all day everyday to sitting, I don't like the complacency.

I hope that with TAPS classes, that there is a better way to for those who have situations like me can be able to find decent and good-paying jobs and not have to struggle to make ends meet.