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Questions about Military to Civilian Transition

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Brian Von Hone Honolulu , HI

Im still on active duty, when do you suggest I start sending job applications?

Hello, I am on active duty till December and will be starting my terminal leave the last week of October. It is now mid-June and...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 12 answers

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Remi Nunez Glendale , AZ

Resume Assistance

Looking for some advice or perhaps some mentorship on writing an effective resume.

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 4 answers

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Christopher Zellner Corona , CA

How far out from terminal leave should I start applying to jobs?

I am currently 8 months away from terminal leave. However, I will be deploying between now and then for a significant amout of time. I would...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 3 answers

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Richard Lowery Clarksville , TN

What is the best advice that you received when leaving the military?

The two pieces of advice that have carried me for the last 12 years are: 1. When drafting your resume, gather all of your awards, reviews, certificates,...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 15 answers

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Eddie Dunn Highland Lakes , NJ

What can I do specifically to better prepare for obtaining the right mindset of the transition process ahead?

There seems to be a tremendous amount of information that enables all of us to know how find a job, prepare a resume, hone in...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 10 answers

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Ken Hjerpe Saint Petersburg , FL

Economy and Job Marker

After much thought, one of the problems in the labor market has been being able to get companies and public entities to embrace both my...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 3 answers

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Michael Melanson Port Orchard , WA

My biggest challenge

That's what this job search process has been! And though I work to remain resourceful, positive, and make purposeful forward strides, I have to admit,...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 25 answers

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Sal Dominianni Grovetown , GA

Salary

I am soon to be retired from the Army and I have been getting a few interviews over the phone with recruiting companies for recruiting...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 1 answer

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Jose Gonzalez Quantico , VA

Transitioning soon looking for opportunities

Looking to live back in Houston Texas and will be transitioning in August. I am looking for possible employment opportunities that may be available. Thank...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 8 answers

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Rameez Iqba Sugar Land , TX

retirement

Currently I have 8 years under my belt as stated in previous posts and I am weighing out the option of possibly getting out but continue...

6 years ago Military to Civilian Transition 2 answers

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