What job opportunities are best for an Infantryman/11B/grunt after being discharged?

So I can not speak for everybody but I feel a Trade is a good way to go I was an HVAC mechanic/Technician prior to joining and it had a similiar atmosphere with working in teams to get the JOB done. I feel as an infantryman we wing some things due to a constant changing enviroment and that skill is something you can take to any workforce. It really depends on what you want to do sit at a desk or get your hands dirty I prefer working with the hands.

I think it would be better to ask you what you want to do and what are you particularly good at? Is there a job or career in the civilian sector meeting those answers? Do they require training or education? When you have figured out what you really want to do, then a more appropriate question would be how did your military experiences give you an advantage in that field? Finding a career you will appreciate will be a lot easier than finding a career that appreciates a MOS. If you don't know, use transition resources available to you like aptitude tests and other interest based features giving you a clue in areas you are most interested in. Life isn't so hard when you are doing something you love doing.

I agree with many of the prior comments. Many employers understand that the value in hiring a veteran is more related to the intangible qualities such as; teamwork, integrity, mission focused, adaptability, ability to manage and leadership skills. Below is a VA website that assists with translating military skills to the civilian world.
https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs

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I say Law Enforcement is an excellent choice. There aren’t enough as it is. Infantrymen make great law enforcement officers. You get to continue to serve your country and your community. There are so many other options that are available to any service members, but this is my two cents. Choose what make you happy and go get it.

When I left the Army as Light Infantry 11B, the only employment I was recruited for was with a Private Military Contractor. I personally believe that this employment is the only field work that directly correlates with 11B, which is a minimum requirement for hire as such. I agree with the others that give the advice to focus on the skills you learned in the Army as a whole, and not just Infantry skills. That being said, if you are planning on a career in the PMC world, you must accept the fact that it was more inheritingly hazardous than being 11B and it comes without the benefits of cohort training (you may be put with people from other countries) and limited medical coverage if you get wounded. I will say jokingly, that the death benefits were better than those of SGLI. (I almost learned this the hard way) Oh, I forgot to mention, you don't get a Purple Heart for being WIA or KIA as a PMC, either.

When I left active duty after four years as an 11B2P and 21 years old I thought the world was mine and everyone would jump at the chance to hire me - wrong. I began attending college and the only job I could get was as a security officer (other than flipping burgers). After about three years I decided I wanted to try a career in law enforcement. 21 years later, I retired. I will say my military experience (11B and then 97B as a reservist) gave me a leg up over others - I got 5 additional points in the application process and it definitely prepared me for the academy, which was much like basic training. A lot of folks left the moment the sergeant began yelling at people, others snuck out during the night. I hate to make it sound glum but that's what I experienced. Get an education. There are some good points provided by others here, especially regarding resumes. Be careful about using military jargon. You might also get lucky and find an employer here or on Linkedin. Best of luck to you!

If you have any team leading experience, reflect it on your resume!

For the most part. Companies like the essential skills we have. Loyalty, Respect, Honor, and Integrity.
They know that when we commit to something, we are likely to get it done. And it doesn't fully matter in what we apply for. They know we are "team players" with lots of potential for their company.
With that being said. Just be ready to back up your words!

If you are not interested in doing "grunt work" in the civilian sector. Try to get as much education in what you really like, and want to do.
At the very least. Try to get into a trade school.

There is always Civilian Infantry. That is pretty much what I do. I am part of a Security Force at Nuclear Facility. It pays very well and we are armed with M4s and M9s. We train often and shoot a lot. We have war games with blanks and SIMS, and even do battle drills. It is the closest thing thing to infantry you could do as a civilian. I was also a police officer for while. I think being infantry caters to this by being able to react to an extremely violent situation. There has been times where I had to go hands on with a person in a split second. The only other place were that can happen is in the Army and more so in the infantry. A lot of infantry are desensitized so when we see some of the more violent situations we feel as if we are dealing with another mundane situation. I have seen some freak out for something small due to their lack of being exposed to violence in the real world. Then if there is a shoot out I am sure any police force would want a infantry combat veteran to use their knowledge to end the situation.

When I separated I had completed numerous correspondence courses ( believe thats what the things were called) and thought I was good to go because thats what my chain had told me I needed to gain a foot hold in college when I got out and used the GI bill. I did them up until my actual ETS date. The result... I was almost overly qualified as a custodial engineer!!!! That's Janitor to all us plain speaking folk !!! I wound up going into security and even found a company in Seattle that was willing to hire me on the spot at a top supervisor position. I am sure there are many other experiences from brothers and sisters and I believe it all just comes down to what you choose to do after separation.