Richard Irvine II ⋅ Mount Dora, FL U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Third Class ⋅ 4 years served

Tom,
I would definitely say I am most passionate about Instructional Design because it has a little bit of everything I find exciting from a profession. For example, researching and analyzing adult learning while collaborating with others to create training on a professional level. I took on many opportunities in the Navy to train in various ways and help with coming up with better e-Learning ideas. In addition, my degree gave me the opportunity to do quite a bit of research in different cultures and was able to teach in China for a semester.

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco, CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Richard,
Which of the 3 are you most passionate about?
Insurance claims, Business analyst, Instructional designer?
If each paid the same salary for the next 10 years, which would you select?

Richard Irvine II ⋅ Mount Dora, FL U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Third Class ⋅ 4 years served

Hi Tom,
Thank you for replying to my post. In regards to your questions; what interest me about insurance claims is the research involved, helping people and in a way educating them, and the growth possibilities for advancing. Business analyst also involves researching as well as analyzing information, with the information gained the position allows others to be educated to better the business. Instructional designer really interest me because it is collaborating with others, along with researching/analyzing, to come up with training to enhance the skills of employees to keep up with the constant change in corporations. To sum it up, I love educating on a professional level from researching/analyzing I have done. Here are some links http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4dbaa2622309d24&q=aptima&l=Orlando%2CFL&tk=18ri2o7e60nih4ok&from=web, https://lmig.taleo.net/careersection/lmigcorp/jobdetail.ftl, https://lmig.taleo.net/careersection/lmigcorp/jobdetail.ftl. As far as career networking goes I have been making contacts through ACP and other websites, as well as family and friends. In addition, I have reached out to some headhunters. I hadn't heard of VCTP before but did just take a look at the website. It seems like a great resource to explore further.
I am up for any advice or direction in my job search. Thank you for reaching out and discussing with me. Its definitely nice receiving help.

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco, CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Richard,
I received your message. Please also paste your reply here so others can assist.

Richard,
Once you identify a job-listing in which you are interested, conduct a "skills gap analysis". For each qualification preference or requirement, list if an dhow you qualify. This will help you better understand where you are meeting a job's requirements, and also where you may need to develop a plan to further improve your skills.

https://www.google.com/search?q=career+gap+analysis

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/about/administration/careers/documents/gap_analysis_alum.pdf

Richard Buck ⋅ Patterson, NY EY ⋅ 25 years experience

Would you be interested in a Delivery Management role in Finance with a Managing consulting firm in Orlando?
Capco is looking for Onshore Delivery Lead (Orlando Florida)
grow teams
• Preference for Project/Program Management background over Application Development or Testing specialty
• Experienced in remote/offshore delivery
• Consulting background
• Financial Services experience highly preferred, primary Capital Markets, secondary Banking
• Experience standing up/building/leading large teams (on site and remote)
• Client interfacing is important as the ability to manage a team
If interested send resume to: richard.buck@capco.com

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco, CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Riuchard,
There is a lot of help and are many resources available, and you'll need to do most of the work. Please answer these questions.

* Please discuss your interest in each of the 3 careers (insurance claims, instructional design, or business analyst.) you mention.

* Can you please provide links to several several specific job listings that interest you? (see indeed.com, etc.)

* Have you been career networking, and if so, how?

* Have you researched the 100% free programs that VCTP Syracuse offers to post 9/11 Veterans and spouses? (Services VCTP offers include: assistance with resumes, cover letters and elevator speeches, interview practice, free training for in-demand professional certifications, certification exams paid for, help with certification applications, career networking, etc.)
See: http://vets.syr.edu/education/employment-programs/#!";