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The reality of military jobs and careers is that they eventually come to an end for everyone. In today’s environment it seems they are coming to an end faster than before. Everyone in the military must go through the career transition process. Your time just happens to be now. So let’s get that positive attitude flowing and find that civilian job that leads to renewed career success!
It is extremely important that you manage this transition responsibly; this should be your central focus. Where have you been? Where are you now? Where do you want to go? A clear sense of your past, present and future will help you focus. Did you enjoy your military job(s)? Chances are you will really love your civilian career too, but you must be diligent in selecting the right fit in the civilian world. This isn’t going to happen overnight. There are no magic pills to take. This is going to happen because of your serious thinking and planning; it begins with these 3 simple steps:
- Set Goals
- Assess your skills
- Chart a course of action
Involve other people in this process. If you are married, consult your spouse. We don’t want this career transition to be any more difficult than it should be!
Chances are you plan on doing something rewarding in your new worklife. If you transition properly, it can lead to a rewarding career. Some people haphazardly wander to inappropriate jobs, become unhappy job-hoppers who communicate the wrong messages to potential employers. Unfortunately, they repeat this pattern of disappointment endlessly. This should not happen to you.
Military veterans have excellent skills and experience that are readily marketable in the civilian world. What you need to know is how to present and market your skills and experience in today’s job market. This is done by acquiring another set of skills – job search skills.
Do you know:
- how to write a job-winning resume?
- what networking is and how to use it?
- how to locate the best employers?
- how to get advice, information and referrals?
- how to negotiate a higher salary?
You will be able to clearly answer these questions once you develop or refine your job search skills; it’s time to start this thing off right!
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Drew Peneton is an Army veteran of both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom II who now travels the United States working for a Fortune 50 corporation with experience in operations and community management, marketing services and research and project execution. He was Distinguished Honor Graduate in his Army Primary Leadership Development Course class, and is a recipient of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and numerous commendation or achievement medals. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Eastern Washington University, where he was also Chapter President of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, a University Disciplinary Committee member, and part of the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors and Leadership Organization. Drew’s passions include serving his country and the wellbeing of others. A resident of Spokane, Washington originally from Grants Pass, Oregon, he is the oldest of three siblings and the son of an Air Force veteran. When not working the 9-5 or seeing the local sites, he can be found contributing to the online and offline community, snowboarding the nearest runs, hiking the nearest peak, or sampling the flavor of local microbrews.
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Love the blog! Found it on Ask I have bookmarked it thank you for the tips. It been a tough year and lots of us are looking for Job
Great article, thanks for sharing. I’ve also started a blog for people searching for jobs.
Great tips for job seekers so they could control their job search process. Though they would need much more to get a good job and understand that it’s what they really need.
Drew, well written article. Nice tips for military guys entering the civilian workforce and in this economy, every little advantage you can take really helps.