What are the top 4 private sector industries for veterans to work in?

Elizabeth Malkin — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:09:18 -0400

Veterans make important contributions to numerous industries across the private sector but which ones have the greatest representations of veterans and which skill sets are the most sought after?
This article might help to think through the best industries to look into for a private sector job or skills to gain that translate well.

http://blog.rallypoint.com/2015/06/top-4-private-sector-industries-for.html

RallyPoint.com: Top 4 Private Sector Industries for Veterans in 2015

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 5:20 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:20:16 -0400

I would wonder why law enforcement/security (in all it's facets) aren't up there?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 30 at 2015 7:28 PM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:28:09 -0400

I wonder why working for defense contractors isn't on there. All of my co-workers are veterans. Or does this fall under government employment?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 8:02 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:02:56 -0400

Thanks for another great report Rally Point! I'm researching functions and industries within the geographic region I want to work and information like this really helps provide insight into industries where my experience may be more readily accepted. I've already noticed that a regional utility company recruits regularly at the B-school I'll attend, and that in conjunction with a report likes this puts that company on the top of my target list. Elizabeth Malkin LTC Yinon Weiss

Response by SPC James Patton made Jun 30 at 2015 9:00 PM

SPC James Patton — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:00:34 -0400

I believe, but then some may say i'm prejudice.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Jul 6 at 2015 1:40 PM

1SG Michael Blount — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 13:40:07 -0400

Depends on the MOS. An Infantryman trying to get into corporate finance is going to have a tough sell. However, these are the four industries I've seen the most success in - mostly because the MOS easily translates into something civilian employers can understand:
MOS Civilian Sector
MP Physical security
Logisistics/Supply Supply Chain, logistics, freight forwarding
Information Technology Computer and data networks, cyber security
Finance Accounting, auditing, payroll

Notice how none of these are combat MOS's. Moral of that story is if you're in the military for a career, stick to combat arms, but not if you're planning to use the military as a springboard to something else.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2016 12:58 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jul 2016 00:58:53 -0400

Depends on what you want to do. If you want a career that will never die than Security, Technology, Medical and law enforcement.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 19 at 2022 10:50 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:50:07 -0400

Thanks for sharing.