Posted on Jun 30, 2015
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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
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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Thanks for sharing.
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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
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CW3 (Join to see), glad they are helpful! The RallyPoint Civilian Careers team is working to get more info and reports like this out to the RP community. Stay tuned.
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1SG Michael Blount
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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.
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What are the top 4 private sector industries for veterans to work in?
SPC James Patton
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I believe, but then some may say i'm prejudice.
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PO1 John Miller
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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?
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PO1 John Miller
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I do work in IT MSgt Ronald Stacy.
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PO1 John Miller
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I'm retired too PO1 Dean Chapman, but unfortunately not fully. My Navy pension and VA disability just aren't quite enough for me!
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PO1 Dean Chapman

Nice!!! I should get reevaluated myself. Some of my rated conditions have definitely gotten worse.
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SSgt Geospatial Intelligence
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I would wonder why law enforcement/security (in all it's facets) aren't up there?
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SSgt (Join to see), good question! Our research didn't show that it was in the top 4 industries but it definitely was prominently featured and is a great private sector career for many transitioning service members and vets.
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SPC Temp Worker
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Depends on what you want to do. If you want a career that will never die than Security, Technology, Medical and law enforcement.
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