Posted on Aug 24, 2016
What is the best military job (MOS/AFSC) to ensure you are highly employable once you retire or leave the Armed Services? Why?
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Before my enlistment selection I interviewed 100 Veterans in an attempt to determine what branch and position would empower me for the future. After much guidance, I believed the Guidance and Control Technician or Nuclear operator would provide great opportunities. Air Force and quality of life influenced my decision. Don't regret and recognize with time career opportunities have changed...
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You cannot look at the job you are doing in the military as something which you'll be able to turn directly into a career. Though some jobs have a direct connection to the civilian sector (military policeman comes to mind), those jobs are the minority not majority. As a veteran with deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan as bot a Combat Engineer and the Infantryman I recognized that my civilian jobs prospects were slim without completing college. What you need to do is view the military as a vessel to move you from one point in life to the next. Take advantage of schools which the military can offer you for free: Ranger, Airborne, Nonlethal Weapons Instructor (INIWIC), Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, SHARP, Victim Advicate, Drill, Recruiter, etc. These opportunities all put you in a position to complete training which civilians dream about and your experience with them will help you to walk into a conversation anywhere in the world (language permitting) and hold your own. As a result of pursuing such professional development you will also add depth to your resume beyond your MOS duty description.
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SPC Todd Rhoades
I agree, the military is either a stepping stone in life or a career. Your MOS will not influence your civilian career as much as your service record will. Certificates of completion and, man I hate to say it simply because most of us don't count em' while we're wearing them, but medals will influence civilian opportunity more. Employers want self disciplined, self motivated people that can think on their feet and respond to any situation quickly.
In short, it's not what you learned about your job that will give you the edge out here, it's what you learned about yourself.
Anyway just an old engineer's theory . Been tried and tested for 25 years and hasn't failed me yet.
In short, it's not what you learned about your job that will give you the edge out here, it's what you learned about yourself.
Anyway just an old engineer's theory . Been tried and tested for 25 years and hasn't failed me yet.
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SGT Jack Cooper
SGT AIRBORNE
Many military jobs don't exactly transfer to civilian jobs many give you a solid base to build on with college to match. I went to college at night for years. PT at 0600 Army Duty till 1800 then school from then till 2200. took a few years but ended up making 90 grand plus. Just keep taking classes and before you know it your buddies are having to re-enlist because they have no other options...YOU can get out with a smile and a fat pay check.
Many military jobs don't exactly transfer to civilian jobs many give you a solid base to build on with college to match. I went to college at night for years. PT at 0600 Army Duty till 1800 then school from then till 2200. took a few years but ended up making 90 grand plus. Just keep taking classes and before you know it your buddies are having to re-enlist because they have no other options...YOU can get out with a smile and a fat pay check.
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68N Cardiovascular Specialist is one of the best kept secrets in the Army. It directly translates into several civilian certifications that you can be reimbursed for taking through the Army COOL program. The pay in the civilian sector is great. The job itself is both challenging and highly rewarding.
The Army also has an agreement with National American University for those who have completed the course. After completing a few general education courses and passing two test you will be awarded and A.A.S. in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
The Army also has an agreement with National American University for those who have completed the course. After completing a few general education courses and passing two test you will be awarded and A.A.S. in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
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SGT Thomas Stratton
I was a 91b300y6, Which is now 68n. I agree with this statement, wonderful school, fun job and easy to find good paying employment when you leave the military. I worked as an electrophysiology tech when I left army.. started at 55-60k range, was then a cath lab manager 80kish, now a clinical for biosense Webster an electrophysiology device company and averaging around 140k, all without a college degree. It’s a very small and little talked about school, not sure now but when I went through in mid 90s was only about 10 students A year for the school which was at fort Sam in San Antonio.
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SGT Carissa Lara, RCS
It's about the same now. They've combined the school with they Navy CV techs and I think they do two classes a year now.
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Contracting is 100% transferable to a civilian GS position that is always in demand. The private sector hires them too.
51C in the Army, not sure what the AFSC for it is.
51C in the Army, not sure what the AFSC for it is.
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LTC (Join to see)
That is for people who didn't hold the MOS and have certifications. If you have the certification (requires a 4 year degree and additional training) you will be able to start at GS 11 or 12.
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CPT (Join to see)
You don't require certifications as you complete the courses over a 2 year period. You do require the 4 year degree and 24 credits aligned with business or mathematics. You are right if you have the contracting certifications from DAU or grandfathered military then you can start as GS11 or 12.
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