Posted on Jul 14, 2015
What suggestions do you have for Active Duty troops that are transitioning from military life to civilian life.
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Get started early. Have a good resume for the civilian sector, and the government side too of you are interested in that. Ask others for copies of good ones. Let your contacts and connections know you are transitioning. You also need to decide if your priority is location or money; sometimes you can't make them both connect. Save your money.
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Cpl Tim Lang
If I may expand upon the Colonel's advice, the concept of a civilian verses government oriented resume cannot be stressed enough. You can list your military schools and training on the resume but be sure to translate all military terms to the civilian term. If you are going for a defense/government position, a good cover letter is still appreciated. However, in the commercial world I would recommend finding a good recruiter and working with that person exclusively rather than just sending out a bunch of resumes with cover letters. A good recruiter will have a comprehensive list of questions for you that they format for the job you are applying for. Finally, make sure that your resume contains good search terms in it. It will end up in a database and recruiters/employers will match on the search hits they get from a resume.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
THANK YOU, Cpl Tim Lang!!! VERY GOOD, GOOD RESPONSE. I AM INFINITELY PROUD OF YOU.
-Very Sincerely, SPC Margaret Higgins
-Very Sincerely, SPC Margaret Higgins
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Job, housing, school, etc. all lined up is great practical advice but here is a little outside the box. Don't throw away your uniforms and other things. I know often times when we discharge we are thinking you want nothing to do with that stuff ever again or that you'll never need it again. 20 years after separating I am getting involved with veteran's groups and wish I had some of the stuff that I apparently three out somewhere along the line.
Also, get involved with a veteran's group! It'll do wonders for you at some point, no matter your experiences or issues, you will benefit from knowing others that have been in your boots.
Also, get involved with a veteran's group! It'll do wonders for you at some point, no matter your experiences or issues, you will benefit from knowing others that have been in your boots.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
VERY, VERY NICE RESPONSE, PO3 JEFF HAWKINS!!!!! Very logical and practical.
I threw out my uniforms and other things; as you put it. I wanted nothing to do with them ever again. Now, I think that they would be quite meaningful. I could show them to others; and I would like them.
I should get involved with veteran's groups. You are very wise in doing so.
Thanks for your input; PO3 Jeff Hawkins.
-In Him, SPC Margaret Higgins
I threw out my uniforms and other things; as you put it. I wanted nothing to do with them ever again. Now, I think that they would be quite meaningful. I could show them to others; and I would like them.
I should get involved with veteran's groups. You are very wise in doing so.
Thanks for your input; PO3 Jeff Hawkins.
-In Him, SPC Margaret Higgins
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