Posted on Feb 11, 2014
What is your biggest challenge transitioning from miltary to the civilian job market?
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I remember when I was discharged and I had to be on unemployment for 6 months - Not a good feeling when you are used to working and contributing to the team in the military.
The very little orientation I received before being discharge still made looking for job in the civilian job market a scary, daunting task. The biggest issue was being able to make my resume, with my military job related acronyms and terms, translate into civilian jargon. I found out how to make the translations in my resume be marketable to potential employers. Interviewing for a job became a breeze, once I found out the hot buttons of hiring managers. No different than any senior Non-commissioned Officers or E-10s you worked for.
What has been your experiences in the civilian job market with looking for a job?
The very little orientation I received before being discharge still made looking for job in the civilian job market a scary, daunting task. The biggest issue was being able to make my resume, with my military job related acronyms and terms, translate into civilian jargon. I found out how to make the translations in my resume be marketable to potential employers. Interviewing for a job became a breeze, once I found out the hot buttons of hiring managers. No different than any senior Non-commissioned Officers or E-10s you worked for.
What has been your experiences in the civilian job market with looking for a job?
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Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
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I am interested in learning what types of challenges you have faced when job hunting as well as when doing resumes or interviews. As one who has transitioned and has been through many job hunts, job fairs and interviews, I have learned much in my experience and am yet still learning. Upon your response, I hope to offer information and assistance that may be useful to you.
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