What are you seeing as being the most difficult obstacle for employment after service to our country?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 May 2015 13:39:06 -0400

Response by MSgt Roger Younce made May 26 at 2015 1:41 PM

MSgt Roger Younce — Tue, 26 May 2015 13:41:12 -0400

Employers not understanding what veterans have to offer them and battling age discrimination.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made May 26 at 2015 1:55 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Tue, 26 May 2015 13:55:39 -0400

Mine was setting up my resume and finding the position I wanted. Everything else was a breeze.

Response by SGT David T. made May 26 at 2015 2:01 PM

SGT David T. — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:01:29 -0400

It depends on the person really. I see many who retired out of the military having problems integrating into a civilian workplace. If the person was a senior leader for a long time the transition back to being a follow is often difficult. They have issues with the fact that the civilian employer really could care less that they were senior leaders. The civilian employer cares what value the veteran can provide to that organization in the here and the now. I have also seen issues with vets not translating their resume terminology into civilian terms. One cannot assume that the prospective employer has any knowledge of the military and the resume should reflect that. Using terms like OIC or NCOIC just to name a couple will confuse a potential employer. Manager or supervisor would be more appropriate and easily understood. I could probably write a book on transitioning and the challenges associated with it lol

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 26 at 2015 2:14 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:14:11 -0400

Figuring out what I want to do? They will not pay me to play Army any more? :(

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2015 2:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:15:50 -0400

I have a problem interpreting my military skills andd achievements and education to civilian skills. I think a lot of civilian employers don't understand how in depth and comprehensive our leadership training truely is.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2015 2:40 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 May 2015 14:40:04 -0400

Do you feel that Social Media Sources like RallyPoint can help us fix these issues are do you see this as something that's not going to change.