Posted on Jul 21, 2016
Need some help about resources for finding a job after retirement Any help?
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SFC Richard Giles Congrats on the upcoming retirement! When is your separation date and what interests you the most on the civilian side?
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SFC Richard Giles
Capt. Charters I retired last March. I had a pretty good nest egg set aside but I don't want to run through all of it.
I will start college this fall, so a little bit of money will be coming in from that. I was a Motor Sgt for the last 10 yrs. so something in automotive would interest me. Also if I go to school full time something in the security field will be good.
I will start college this fall, so a little bit of money will be coming in from that. I was a Motor Sgt for the last 10 yrs. so something in automotive would interest me. Also if I go to school full time something in the security field will be good.
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SFC Giles,
Congratulations on your retirement. Just to double checking here. Have you gone through all your classes through the Soldier's for Life? You are still eligible for up to six month's I believe. How about Network? Filing for Disability process? I know there is a lot to do regarding seeking employment and it can be overwhelming at times. Schooling can help as far as additional income while you are seeking employment. Definitely, re-evaluate your need's, your goals and concern's with SFL and network. Myself, we were concern about employment and future income flow, after I got the final readings from the VA and pending Social Security. We haven't received our back pay yet for VA so it will be a while. Well, I hope that give's you encouragement and pray that you will be blessed in your transition back to the civilian life. No more PT or waking up early for now. :D
Congratulations on your retirement. Just to double checking here. Have you gone through all your classes through the Soldier's for Life? You are still eligible for up to six month's I believe. How about Network? Filing for Disability process? I know there is a lot to do regarding seeking employment and it can be overwhelming at times. Schooling can help as far as additional income while you are seeking employment. Definitely, re-evaluate your need's, your goals and concern's with SFL and network. Myself, we were concern about employment and future income flow, after I got the final readings from the VA and pending Social Security. We haven't received our back pay yet for VA so it will be a while. Well, I hope that give's you encouragement and pray that you will be blessed in your transition back to the civilian life. No more PT or waking up early for now. :D
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SFC Richard Giles
Thanks for the response SSG Beltran. I retired last March. I'm in the process of filing for disability and applying for college. And you are right it is overwhelming but I've been through worse. Is the Soldier's for Life a website? As I recall that name wasn't bought up in the classes I attended and the classes I did attend were very marginal at best.
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SSG Carlos Madden
SFC Richard Giles - Since you've already retired, I'm not sure the SFL program is available to you.
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The below links should give you a good start. You will need to develop your profile and upload your resume. Your local DLLR should also be able to assist. I hope these help:
https://www.militaryhire.com
https://recruitmilitary.com
https://www.hirepurpose.com/jobs
http://veteranrecruiting.com/jobs
http://www.honorcouragecommitment.org/operation-job-placement.html
https://www.militaryhire.com
https://recruitmilitary.com
https://www.hirepurpose.com/jobs
http://veteranrecruiting.com/jobs
http://www.honorcouragecommitment.org/operation-job-placement.html
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Searching for a FREE career placement service? Look no further. Bradley-Morris, Inc. provides military job placement services to both veterans and job seekers who are undergoing military transition. Go here to get started: bit.ly/RallyPoint_BMICareers
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SFC Richard Giles
Hannah thank you for reaching out about this service. I just completed the registration form and looking over the site. We'll see what happens
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Hannah Lundstrom
SFC Richard Giles, glad to hear! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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GRATZ on your Retirement!
Were you AGR? If so, you should already have a solid network. Talk to your connections...
Were you AGR? If so, you should already have a solid network. Talk to your connections...
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SFC Richard Giles
No I wasn't AGR but I was a technician for 10 yrs. thanks on the congratz. I thought it would be good not having to worry about getting up early anymore but lo and behold I'm awake at 0530-0600 every damn morning, LOL, so much for that huh?
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I am going through process now. The most important process to finding employment and having a successful transitioning even mentally is to
NETWORK-NETWORK-NETWORK
Seek mentors through:
Veterati https://www.veterati.com/
ACP https://acp-advisornet.org/signup-veteran
Ementor https://ementorprogram.org/about
Join sites like RallyPoint, LinkedIn and even Twitter
On LinkedIn, join and be an active member of the Veteran Mentor Network Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4466143/profile
Then after you have started networking, look into writing a great resume
or have https://www.hireheroesusa.org/ creat one for you.
And network-network-network
NETWORK-NETWORK-NETWORK
Seek mentors through:
Veterati https://www.veterati.com/
ACP https://acp-advisornet.org/signup-veteran
Ementor https://ementorprogram.org/about
Join sites like RallyPoint, LinkedIn and even Twitter
On LinkedIn, join and be an active member of the Veteran Mentor Network Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4466143/profile
Then after you have started networking, look into writing a great resume
or have https://www.hireheroesusa.org/ creat one for you.
And network-network-network
VETERATI, AMERICANS MENTORING VETERANS
Veterati is a digital platform for veterans to access mentorship-on-demand from successful professionals across the nation. Become a Protege or a Mentor today!
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SFC Richard Giles
Ronnie I signed up for the ACP. having a few issues with the Veterati site. Haven't been to the ementorprogram yet. Thanks for sending these resources they look like they will help a lot.
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SFC Richard Giles
First, you need to have solid answers for your own what, where and whys? If you have not had someone else look at your resume, you need to. If you want I will...the more suggestion you can get, the better...but remember it is your resume.
First, you need to have solid answers for your own what, where and whys? If you have not had someone else look at your resume, you need to. If you want I will...the more suggestion you can get, the better...but remember it is your resume.
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SFC Richard Giles
Sure I can send you a copy of it MSG. I've worked a few times already but any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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The bureau of labor statistics is an excellent resource for charting your new path -- good luck! (http://www.bls.gov)
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I have a pretty decent resume or so I thought. Been called up for a few interviews but these people seem more concerned about my deployments and if I'm drawing disability or not then my job qualifications. I saved up a good sum of money before retiring but it's starting to get a little frustrating.
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