What job opportunities are out there for retired E8's and E9's?

To be honest there are a lot of good jobs and companies outside of DoD that are looking for E8/9 leadership qualities or just people in general that have what it takes to help manage or make a company even more successful than what it is. The key is that you have to devote the time and effort to find these companies. I know everyone wants to be a Federal GS 12-15 employee, but why limit yourself to one particular thing when you have millions of job opportunities out there waiting for you. Here are some sites below you can look for jobs. I also have a list of over 200 different contracting companies. It's not a job offer but a starting point if looking for a potential good paying job.... If anyone is interested just write me and I will email you a copy of the contracting company list...... I use to be a contractor.

Monster.com
Indeed.com
Clearance jobs.com
Craigslist.com

To be honest with you, there are a lot of good jobs out there for a Retired You outs

look for the postings here

Throughout ACAP I have learned that you must first know the types of jobs you want and then relate you military experience and skills to that job.

In all honesty SSGT, civilian Employers don't really care what your military rank is/was. Unless you are going to some federal or state job.

This isn't what you want to hear, but at best it may get you in the door. The people that hire you will be expecting a return on investment. Most senior enlisted rates/ranks have gotten there because of experience, expertise and leadership. All attributes a company looks for. If you are fortunate enough to get the type of job you are expecting, great. However, most start realizing you have to work your way back up and IMO, the length of time depends on your performance. In my case, it took five years.

Here is what's up.Job placement in the civilian world of an E-8 E-9 type depends on what their MOS was in the military. Having said this , NO ,they simply will not start out at an executive level. Keep in mind this is just my opinion , and there is always exceptions to the norm.

Look into Walmart careers with a mission. They supposedly hire vets as managers.

Start your research early. There are more opportunities than you realize. Note, I said opportunities --not jobs.

Try Honeywell Aerospace,,,,they are always looking for outside people to become managers, after my 10 year of service in the USMC 1968 to 1978 I went there ,,,was hired ,,,worked there 35 years,,,until laid off because for PTSD.....but they retired me,,,, and the VA came to help also,,,,only cause my wife said she would kick my butt if I did not ask for help....Now I live in Cebu ,P.I. and am enjoying life....