Transition Advice from the Experts

Lessons from Veterans and Military Spouses Already Working in the Civilian Workforce
remember that your family also makes the transition and it can be difficult for them
military family magazine and military-transition.org data graphic article
treat the civilian world as a foreign country; they speak a different language and have a different culture
most important lessons about military to civilian employment
what was the most important aspect of your transition into the civilian workforce
Transition Assistance Program TAP data and information
free audiobook for military veterans about the military transition - Navigating the Military Transition
Military Transition Assistance
never forget that you serviced in the greatest military and are ready for what's next
predicting difficulty in the military to civilan transition process; who has the most difficulty taking off the uniform
what veterans say is imporant during the transition back into civilian life
many service members underestimate the difficulty and time required to successfully transition
franchise opportunities for veterans and military spouses
veteran advice - start thinking and planning now for what you'll do after taking off the uniform
military spouse employment survey data
veterans are a great source of talent

"You are responsible for your own transition, not the TAP instructor or Uncle Sam"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
Transition pathway for veterans entering the civilian workforce
know what you want to do after the military
ten lessons for career and life - brian niswander
best military to civilian transition advice - start early, listen openly, close no doors
there is only one person who will always be looking out for your career - that person is you
skills that helps me be successful - brian niswander
utilize your military benefits and maximize your opportunities
5 steps to a successful military transition and civilian career
transition advice from an Army General
your military experience transitions perfectly to the civilian world, especially your leadership skills
ways to start preparing early for your military transition
build your personal network

"Don't wait to get started on your next (post military) career"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
Military Transition Advice: Start Early – invest the time and effort to be successful
Participate and ask questions during the transition classes. Remember, you are responsible for your own transition, not instructor or Uncle Sam.
Every Military Transition is different – a single solution doesn’t work for everyone
Military Transition Advice: don’t make excuses. Get started now and don’t worry about what others think. It’s your career, not theirs.
You are responsible for your own transition – don’t rely upon anyone else to find your path
Military Transition Advice: Have a Plan – you can’t hit a target that doesn’t exist
Your mission is to transition. Get serious and make it your focus. You are the only one who’s going to make it successful.
Military Transition Advice: Network or Build your network – who you know and who knows you are important
Military Transition Advice: Start Now – don’t wait until the last minute
Veteran Advice – there’s more to a job offer than just the salary amount
Military Transition Advice: Translate your Skills – the hardest part of a successful transition
self discovery and reflection are important – think about what you want before you start looking
Most hiring managers aren’t veterans – you must explain your experience so they see value
Military Transition Advice: Be Patient – the ability to adapt is critical
military and veterans are great entrepreneurs; they adapt and achieve goals
Veteran Advice – be prepared to feel overwhelmed but maintain your composure

"Find veteran mentors to help"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
Military Transition: just being a leader won’t get you hired. Companies need leaders, but you must have other skills
Not all veterans are high performers
Don’t feel guilty about preparing for life after the military
Networking is as important as sending our resumes
pay or salary is just one part of a job offer; consider the entire compensation package
Military-Transition.org; thanks for your service – what can you do for me?
The most qualified candidate doesn’t always get the job
Military Transition Tactics: networking is as important as a good resumes
self reflection and discover is important to a successful military transition
manage your expectations and understand your priorities - the transition will be more difficult that you expect
find mentors to help with your military transition; military-transition.org
self discovery is important to a successful military transition
Always be networking – Military-Transition.org
ask for help during your military to civilian transition
the best military-to-civilan-transition advice is to learn from those who went ahead of you
learn how to translate your military skills - 86% of veterans say this is important to success

"Careers after the military aren't limited to your specialty (MOS, AFSC or Rating)"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
transition advice from veterans; start early, have a plan, network, translate your skills, be patient
you need mentors. find veterans in target industries and pick their brains. ask them for help!
survey thousands of veterans and here is what they say is most imporant about the military to civilian transition
attend tranisition assistance TAP more than once
marine spouse advice about jobs
networking helps enter civilian workforce after the military
army spouse advice about jobs
start thinking now about what you'll do after the military
military transition - be aggressive and optimistic. companies hire people they like, not the most qualified
air force spouse advice for jobs
military-transition don't expect quick results during your transition back into civilian life
navy spouse advice for jobs

"Finding a Job After the Military is a Full Time Job"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
great jobs don't jump into your lap; you must work to find your dream job; www.military-transition.org
military family magazine brian niswander article military-transition.org
the transition will be harder than you expect and veteran careers
Finding a Job After the Military is a Full Time Job www.military-transition.org
Be prepared to feel overwhelmed when leaving the military www.military-transition.org
military spouse jobs careers employment
take time when looking for work after the miltary
military spouse employment
every military spouse should take classes to know what they're getting into
it took me 9 months and hundreds of resumes before I found a job after the military. do you homeworks. make sure you can clearly translate your skills into civilian terms
veteran from all branches say their transition was more difficult that they expected; army, navy, airforce, marines
take advantages of everything TAP offers you. don't cut corners during your military-to-civilian transition. best time to find a job is while you still have one

"Great jobs aren't just waiting for you after the military; get out there and find your dream job"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
First Command and Military-Transition.org collaboration to help military members and families
Life lessons from the military
Life lessons from the military - Take Care of Yourself
Life lessons from the military - Know What's Important
Life lessons from the military - Be Positive
Life lessons from the military - Read
Life lessons from the military - Listen
Life lessons from the military - Think
Life lessons from the military - Follow Through
Life lessons from the military - Focus on Results
Life lessons from the military - Have a Mentor
Life lessons from the military - Start Planning Now

"Start Planning Now for Life After the Military - it won't get easier with time!"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
Jobs After the Military - don't send the same resume to every company
Jobs After the Military - military experience is an advantage
Jobs After the Military - employers value military expereience
Jobs After the Military - be open to all post military careers
Jobs After the Military - dress professionally at a civilian career fair
Jobs After the Military - don't use military jargon and terms and expect to get hired
Jobs After the Military - networking is really important
Jobs After the Military - there are no detailers for the civilian world
Jobs After the Military - plan ahead
Jobs After the Military - demonstrate your value to a company
Jobs After the Military - network, network, network
Jobs After the Military - no one owes you a job after the military
Jobs After the Military - it's not what you know, but who you know
Jobs After the Military - you are starting over in the civilian world
Jobs After the Military - use LinkedIn as a tool in your transition
Jobs After the Military - do your homework and prepare for the military-transition

"Invest the time and start preparing as early as possible for life after the military"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
network in your community to find a career
employment challenges for a military spouse
don't wait until the last minute to think about what's after the military; start now
military spouse employment success story
networking and connections are important for military spouse employment
military spouse employment opportunities
navy veteran reintegration lessons and advice
why military spouse employment is difficult
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"Finding a job as a Military Spouse is difficult and you should learn how to Network"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
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marine wife

"Talk with and learn from veterans about their transition and employment experiences"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
army spouse lessons and comments about employment
84% of veterans say you should start preparing early for the transition back into civilian life
air force spouse
military and veteran talent are needed in the civlian workforce
#militaryspouse #military family #employment
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navy spouse lessons and advice
marine spouse lessons and advice
are you prepared for life after the military?
military to civilian employment lessons and advice

"Learn how to talk about and translate your military experiences, it's critical to success during your transition"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
get HIRED after the military
essential skills to getting a job after the military
know the rules for the civilan workforce
military talent
life after military service
life after military service
life after military service
life after military service
help find a job after the army, navy, air force, marines
help find a job after the army, navy, air force, marines
help find a job after the army, navy, air force, marines
help find a job after the army, navy, air force, marines

"Rank has nothing to do with finding a civilian job, it's about what you can do for the company...period"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce
#militaryspouse #military family #employment
advice from veterans
coast guard spouse jobs
after the military
military-transition.org quote
military-transition.org quote
after the military
help find a job after the army, navy, air force, marines
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs
military spouse; military family; employment; military spouse jobs


Life After the Military

The transition and employment advice on this page was compiled by veterans and military spouses to compliment the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Solider for Life (SFL), SFL-TAP, Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) and Transition GPS (T-GPS) programs. We are not affiliated with the Department of Defense (DoD), military services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) program, HireHeroesUSA, HireOurHeroes or Hiring Heroes program. Our transition expertise is available free of charge and is our way to serve those who served us.


Life After the Military

The transition and employment advice on this page was compiled by veterans and military spouses to compliment the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Solider for Life (SFL), SFL-TAP, Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) and Transition GPS (T-GPS) programs. We are not affiliated with the Department of Defense (DoD), military services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) program, HireHeroesUSA, HireOurHeroes or Hiring Heroes program. Our transition expertise is available free of charge and is our way to serve those who served us.