Five Hot Jobs for Ex-Military Personnel #Exmilitaryjobs
The
US military is arguably the best-trained workforce in the world, and
personnel who leave military service have skills that translate to
virtually any career. Here's a look at five popular jobs that give the
men and women who've served our country an opportunity to make a
difference and move up.
Information Technology Specialist
Former
members of the military have worked with some of the most advanced
technology in the world. They can use that hands-on experience in a
civilian capacity as an IT professional.
According
to the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Computer
scientists and database administrators are expected to be among the
fastest growing occupations through 2014." In addition to enjoying a
demand for your services, you can also exercise your entrepreneurial
side as an IT specialist and become a certified contractor. Search for
IT jobs.
Police Officer
Former
military personnel hold a special place in the heart of police
department recruiters across the U.S. The qualities of a great police
officer are virtually identical to those of a great soldier: both have a
desire to serve their country and community and protect people and
their rights. A career in law-enforcement may appeal to those with
military service due to its similarities with military structure and
practices.
Because vets are in
such high demand, many police departments offer hiring perks, including
extra points on the entrance exam, an age deduction from the maximum age
limit, GI Bill benefits, retirement perks and more
Math or Science TeacherFormer
military personnel with technology backgrounds can make wonderful
teachers, as they are familiar with maintaining order and instilling a
sense of pride in others. And being a teacher has other rewards:
generous vacation time (including summers off), opportunities to earn
extra income through tutoring or by teaching additional classes, and
coaching.
Entrepreneur
According
to SCORE, a nonprofit partner with the US Small Business Administration
that dispenses free business advice, almost one in four US veterans
buys or launches a new business or is seriously considering it.
Many
ex-military members thrive through discipline. It's also a quality that
every business owner needs for her company to survive its first few
years and become a viable operation.
From
franchising to starting a company from scratch, there are many ways for
military personnel to pursue entrepreneurship. Visit score.org and eauth.com to learn about additional opportunities and resources just for veterans.
Civilian Public Service
People
who have served in the military may be drawn to continue their career
in public service. In fact, certain veterans will receive hiring
preference over civilians when applying for federal jobs. You can find
out more by visiting the Office of Personnel Management.
"Not
coincidentally, many people who leave the service head to Washington,
DC," says John Challenger, of Challenger, Gray and Christmas, a global
outplacement firm. "There's a large community of military personnel
there as well as opportunity." In fact, 16 percent of federal jobs are
based there. "There's a bond there that's similar to those of
fraternities or sororities, and that bond can be very valuable in a job
search," he adds.
The
above list is just a start. People who have served in the military have
a vast array of transferable skills that they can leverage to continue
careers in their chosen fields
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