What is the best tip you would provide to a fellow military member transitioning into the civilian workforce?

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MAJ Ken Landgren

Edited 5 y ago

Posted 5 y ago

Go to job fairs with resumes on hand. Go to out-process to convert your military skills to civilian skills for your resume.

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SFC Melvin Brandenburg

Posted 5 y ago

Expect others to be unreliable at times and be motivated by self interest. Watch your back because nobody else will.

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SSgt Boyd Herrst

Posted >1 y ago

Don’t forget your sidearm !

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SGT James Murphy

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