How to Find a Job After Leaving the Navy
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After leaving the service, many members feel as though they need to pursue a career that fits in with their background and training. Fortunately, the experience and skill sets you learned in the Navy are a great match for many jobs in the civilian world. Whether you want to continue serving your community or want a job similar to your training, there is definitely a job waiting for you post-military.
From The Navy To Logistics And MoreYour military clearance is a ticket into high-paying analyst and intelligence jobs, in addition to the fact that it is one of the easier ways to transition back into civilian employment. Developing software, training employees and evaluating security are just some of the job duties, which all fall in line with previous training in the Navy.
Operations and intelligence analysts evaluate the security of a company and try to improve on it, while network systems managers are a great opportunity if you have been working with computer operating systems. A logistics manager handles supply-chain management and oversees daily operations. Use your educational benefits so you can earn the required bachelor’s degree, usually in business or information technology.
The Business World After Leaving The NavyIf you want to get ahead in the corporate environment, you will need to make a few adjustments. Unlike others who enter the business world and feel as though they need to shape up, veterans often need to loosen up. Being in a managerial position at a company can be rewarding, especially for someone with rank, but remember that no one will be calling you Captain here.
As far as your resume goes, take out anything related to the military and change it to something more aligned with civilian lingo. This does not mean do not list your experience – explain your accomplishments in terms of skills, like leadership and cooperation. During the interview, relax a little and convey how your background in the armed forces will bring something new and profitable to the company.
From The Navy To TeachingThe Troops To Teachers (TTT) program transitions you from the military into elementary schools, as well as middle and high school classrooms. Started in 1994, it helps soldiers transition smoothly into a new profession while providing targeted, understaffed schools with quality instructors. Troops To Teachers has recruited over 6,000 military members since.
While it does not seem as though teaching shares many traits with the military, veterans are able to transition well into the classroom based on their experience, leadership abilities and care for their students. Schools also see more veterans stay with teaching as a career, as opposed to those without a military background.
Traveling in the Army is good preparation for the myriad of racial, ethnic and religious students you will encounter, as well as teaching about the world outside of a textbook approach. This cultural diversity is an especially useful asset to have while teaching.
Get Involved With Troops To Teachers ProgramTo become a teacher, you have to earn a bachelor’s degree in education, which you can do when you leave the service or with an online program using other educational benefits. You also have to pass the teaching certification requirements, which vary by state. You can combine one year of college classes with six years of vocational or technical training to qualify for the certification process. Wherever you end up, take advantage of the resources and your invaluable military experience.
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