Posted on May 21, 2018
Sam M
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I am in ArmyROTC with a major in Economics and minor in Information Technology. I was wondering what branch would be the most beneficial for the civilian job market. I am extremely interested in a business or IT career after the Army. My favorite branches right now are Finance, Signal Corps, or any Logistics Branch.
I know your given branch is based off the needs of the Army but out of these branches which would open the most doors for me after leaving?
Any input from you guys would be appreciated!
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1SG Patrick Sims
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As a commissioned officer you serve at the pleasure of the United States Army. You're going to have to be flexible as to the duty your assigned. If its an odorous assignment, just do your best, keep your head up, and don't ever let anyone hear you complain. Have faith things will change for the better
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MSG Don Burt
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Seems to me you have already answered your own question...with that being said, have you talked in depth to your recruiter? or made any contact with the Regular Army OIC's while you are doing your annual two weeks? or your ROTC OIC? Seek and ye shall find and good luck.
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1LT Jacob Johnston
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Based on what you have an interest in I would say any Logistics branch. With most branches the pyramid gets smaller as you go up. With Logistics when the 3 branches combine and become Logistics it flips and opens up more positions. Just my thoughts.
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SGM Bill Frazer
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I'm glad you are looking ahead but, You should be coming on board to serve- Not gain
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Lots of call for finance people especially if you already have an interest. I suggest if you do that you take some accounting classes and if you like it aim for your CPA as a possibility. If you have an interest in logistics, check out Lean Six Sigma as that seems to be the current direction.
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CPT Tom Monahan
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Logistics, MSC, or Cyber! If you are a business management & IT type these are the best. If you are more on the operational and process sides go to what all companies have to have in logistics. If you want to specialize in hospital management go MSC. Learn the military enterprise systems or health management system. If you are more on the IT side you will learn the security side and platforms inside and out in Cyber.
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LTC Howard Lund
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I graduated from college with a Marketing degree, I asked and received Armor for my branch. There will be plenty of time for service work that will translate into the civilian world, but you join the Army for a reason, to defend the nation. Do that with gusto while you are young and experience the best job you'll ever have. When the time comes, try to grab a Procurement secondary, specialty 92 (at least in my day). You will get experience in Contract/Subcontract management that translate smoothly into civilian work and the time in combat arms brings along a mission focus attitude that is appreciated by companies.
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MAJ 2nd Bde Operations Officer (S3)
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Logistics in my opinion. You would have to branch Transportation, Quartermaster, or ordinance first. Once you complete the Career course, your branch would be logistics.
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CPT Intelligence Analyst
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Sam M you don’t get to choose your branch per say. You get to give your top 16 and depending on how you rank on the OML, GPA, and other factors determine whether you get active duty or reserve.
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Capt Daniel Goodman
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Hopefully, that should give youmamgood deal to look over. If you want more, or care to chat, just ask, OK? Enjoy....
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