Tom Arnaiz, CISA, CISSP ⋅ Richmond, VA IBM ⋅ 12 years experience

Hi Joshua,
Congratulations on your transition, and thank you for your service. If you would like assistance in building a resume, please feel free to reach out to me. As for jobs that you would like to do, I am more than happy to discuss that, as well, and then see how we can tailor your resume to highlight your skill-sets.

Being remote can be a challenge, but nothing that is impossible to overcome. Linked in is a great source, as mentioned, to build a professional network. However, as that is your professional facing profile, I also suggest making it pointed to the main career goals that you have. Looking forward to assisting you!

Tom

Pikake Vetere ⋅ Bridgeville, PA ⋅ 12 years experience

Hello Joshua,

Our company is in Pittsburgh. We are looking for a hard working team player.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience.
pvetere@ies-pgh.com

Dr. William Grigsby ⋅ Curwensville, PA Tru Consulting ⋅ 7 years experience

Joshua,

My company is not far from Pittsburgh and Neither am I. I would be more than happy to help you. Contact me at icllc@outlook.com.

Bill,

Larry Barton ⋅ Ann Arbor, MI U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Hi Joshua,
Go to USAJOBS.COM for jobs with the Federal Government, vets get preferential consideration when appling for jobs. Also they give you credit for your military time. Word of warning the application process is a little challenging (it's the government-what do you expect).

Daniel Arturi ⋅ Chicago, IL CORT ⋅ 20 years experience

Hi Joshua,

I read your comments and have a little advice that might help. First off, instead of being willing to do "any" job, narrow your focus and go after the one or two (or five) types of work you REALLY want, that you will do like your life depended on it. Employers want you to want THEM specifically, not just a job, and if you use the language you did in your post, they are more inclined to try and find someone who will be passionate about the opportunity they're offering.

Once you have decided on that, there are networks of professionals in just about EVERY possible line of work you could hope to do; check websites that are industry and city specific for events you can attend once you land in Pittsburgh. LinkedIn as others have said before me, is an ideal place to find industry people in a particular geographic area.

I wish you and your wife the best of luck as you transition to civilian life!

Dan

Christopher Gorgon ⋅ Cape Coral, FL U.S. Marine Corps, Corporal ⋅ 8 years served

Joshua,
Congratulations on your separation! Reach out to Shad Lorenz of Working Warrior Nation ( shad.lorenz@mvle.org ). They assist in that very topic. What field are you looking to transition to?

Regards,
Christopher Gorgon

Michael Sheinblum ⋅ New York, NY ⋅ 10 years experience

Hello Joshua!

Thank you for your and your wife's service.

I second the Linkedin recommendation. Not only is it a great way to network and keep in touch with people who you already know but you can also join groups in your industry on Linkedin to allow you to meet new people and get their attention (you can post responses to questions in the group and begin conversations). Jobs are also posted on the site as well.

Also, I would recommend searching for jobs on indeed.com. Indeed allows you to search multiple company postings on many different websites.

Good luck!

Dr. Scena Webb ⋅ Auburn, WA Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF) ⋅ 15 years experience

Hi Joshua,

I am on LinkedIn to increase my social network.

Scena

j s ⋅ Apo, AE U.S. Army, Private ⋅ 1 years served

Thanks Bill, I just sent you an email.

j s ⋅ Apo, AE U.S. Army, Private ⋅ 1 years served

Thanks for the advice, I have a list of careers that I'm very interested in, I got them numbered 1-5 and depending on which one is available to me first I'm going to jump on that opportunity. It's hard telling which one will be available once I get to Pittsburgh. I've been constantly monitoring job openings in those specific fields and I would like to have a job lined up before I separate from the Army, so I can have some security. Thanks again!

j s ⋅ Apo, AE U.S. Army, Private ⋅ 1 years served

Thanks for all the advice, its greatly appreciated.