SPC John Reynolds521011<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you've since launched your post-military career, what didn't you know about landing a job that you wished you'd have known when you transitioned?What's your biggest challenge in finding a good civilian job?2015-03-09T16:11:20-04:00SPC John Reynolds521011<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you've since launched your post-military career, what didn't you know about landing a job that you wished you'd have known when you transitioned?What's your biggest challenge in finding a good civilian job?2015-03-09T16:11:20-04:002015-03-09T16:11:20-04:00CW5 Private RallyPoint Member521324<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think without a doubt, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="20208" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/20208-spc-john-reynolds">SPC John Reynolds</a>, the key to finding a good civilian job is a network. Not just casual acquaintances, but people who actually know you and can vouch for you. People who would recommend you for a job - with enthusiasm and with knowledge of your skills and abilities.<br /><br />I think I had an easy transition because when I started my civilian (DA civilian) job, the folks who were doing the hiring and the screening knew me and my reputation in the field. That's why I'm such a fan of civil service positions in the field you served as a service member. The network is naturally there, and there are likely plenty of people to vouch for you.<br /><br />For me, lack of a good network is the biggest challenge in finding a good civilian job.Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 7:01 PM2015-03-09T19:01:29-04:002015-03-09T19:01:29-04:00SGT Richard Gregory1801096<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Providing Active Military and Veterans IT Certification Training!<br /><br />Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Project Management PMP, EC Council, Red Hat, CompTIA<br /><br />Check us out at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.stormwind.com">http://www.stormwind.com</a><br /><br />Contact me!<br /><br />Rick Gregory<br />Program Manager<br />Office: [login to see] <br />E-Mail: [login to see] <br /><br />Live & OnDemand IT Training That Works. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by SGT Richard Gregory made Aug 12 at 2016 4:22 PM2016-08-12T16:22:54-04:002016-08-12T16:22:54-04:002015-03-09T16:11:20-04:00