Posted on Apr 24, 2014
Which branch of service do you think provides the most marketable employees for the civilian sector?
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This is my first survey here. I was going to put seven choices. However, RP only allows me to include five choices. The other two choices are "All of the above" and "None of the above".
My answer is "All of the above". We are all very marketable in the civilian. It's all about how you present yourself and your skill sets to your potential employer.
This thread is not meant to be a "Urinating Contest". Please be cordial and explain why that particular branch of service, or branches provides the most marketable employees for the civilian sector.
My answer is "All of the above". We are all very marketable in the civilian. It's all about how you present yourself and your skill sets to your potential employer.
This thread is not meant to be a "Urinating Contest". Please be cordial and explain why that particular branch of service, or branches provides the most marketable employees for the civilian sector.
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I don't think that it's necessarily the branch of Service that makes one marketable. It mostly depends on what job you hold,and if it is a sought after skill in the civilian sector. Also, what choices the person themselves make. (Higher education, certifications, etc.) Every branch definitely gives you those opportunities.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Excellent, my thoughts exactly. I went Signal Corps because I new there were plenty of civilian opportunities in the field that were direct correlations to what I did in uniform
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CMSgt Ray Theriault
And it's very good to have had a variety of jobs, that is: cross-train if allowed. And take on any and all tasking that comes your way - volunteer volunteer volunteer, esp for not-so-sought-after jobs. Lots to be learned and everything comes in useful down the road.
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All of the above! I don't think it's the branch as much as the MOS to civilian job skills correlation and the individual's motivation.
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Sgt Randy Hill
Don't forget about using keyword translator like at http://www.va.gov this will help veterans translate MOS job analysis to civilian job analysis. In today's recruiting game it is the keyword algorithm that qualifies you for the interview.
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Lets face it, not to sounds disrespectful but the Air Force is pretty close to a regular corporation. As an Army medic I can, and have, done some very exciting things to people in theater that would have gotten me sued in the civilian sector because my "qualifications" only relate me to an ambulance driver....
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I don't think it is that simple, and would have to narrowed down to MOS or AFSC/specialty. If I had to answer based solely on technical education and experience I would probably say the Navy or Coast Guard. But the truth is there are many jobs in the Army and Marine Corps that allow more than plenty free time to go to school, earn certifications, etc. I've known of many Soldiers with "office" jobs who leave the Army with several tuition paid degrees. Other jobs that have guys stuck in lifecycles and constantly training for combat don't have as much luck when it comes time to get out and they have been in combat for 4 or 5 years.
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