Hi Everyone! If you don't know by now I am a military wife. I know how hard this lifestyle can be especially in different transition times. My husband is still active duty but I know a ton of families who are and will be getting out soon. So I want to take this time to throw a little information out there. I recently collaborated with another great blogger by the name of Emma Banks. Her blog name is http://smileasithappens.blogspot.com/. Please go check her out!
She wrote an awesome article for my blog about the importance there is in helping our country's service members find employment once they have either finished active duty or been disabled and released from duty. The article gives a variety of examples of services and programs that have been created to assist with the development of skills and abilities, to actually finding and keeping a civilian job after leaving the military. Here is the article below. I hope that you enjoy and get plenty of information!
Life
After the Military: Debunking Job Search Myths
Are you looking forward to retirement from the military or
planning to reintegrate into civilian life after fulfilling a minimum
commitment? Either way, you may have some anxiety about finding employment
outside of the military. Unfortunately, many myths exist that serve only to
perpetuate that anxiety. Worrying won’t help, but learning the truth and
debunking these myths will.
Myth #1: No company is looking to specifically hire military
veterans.
Truth: In fact, many companies value our servicemen and women, and
today’s employers also understand that military training instills veterans with
a full spectrum of transferable skills that have proven valuable in today’s
business world. At VeteranJobListings.com,
these companies can post positions they would like to fill, and veterans are
able to browse here at will. You can even apply for these positions without the
hassle of creating an online account.
Myth #2: Asking for a referral greatly inconveniences others.
Truth: Your superiors and colleagues who appreciate you and the
things you do will likely be honored to put in a good word for you.
Furthermore, today’s employers understand the value of people’s time. To be
more accommodating, many companies have made it possible for job seekers to
request referrals via social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook by
partnering with mobile recruiting services like JIBE.
Myth #3: You won’t be able to find a civilian job similar to the
job you did in the military.
Truth: Although the primary goal of the military is to
protect our country from all threats, many of the jobs carried out by military
personnel are quite similar to various civilian jobs. Online, you can use the Skills
Translator tool on Military.com to help you find non-military positions
that parallel your military experience by entering your branch, pay grade and
other service-related information.
Myth #4: Applying for jobs is time consuming and difficult.
Truth: Many of today’s companies have focused on streamlining the
application process in order to make it easier to find the most qualified
individuals for any job opening. Using electronic platforms, these employers
allow applicants to upload resumes and other pertinent documents directly from
computers, smart phones and other devices.
The transition into civilian life
carries challenges of various types. Fortunately, you don’t have to believe all
the bad news you hear. Take on the challenges that come your way, but remember
that you have many resources to help you throughout the transition.
Emma is a
mid 20-something year old with a passion for life, love, fitness, and helping
others. She loves to be active and get involved in as many sport and
community activities as possible. Emma is currently studying to
become a Career & Life Coach, and loves to network with people from around the
world! Check out Emma’s blog at http://smileasithappens.blogspot.com/!
