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Richard Lowery ⋅ Fort Bragg, NC U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class ⋅ 13 years served

What am I doing wrong? Accepting any and all suggestions and recommendations.

I will try to keep the background to a minimum for this question. You see, I spent 13+ years in the Army and was abruptly medically...

4 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 6 answers

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John Kovalsky ⋅ Jupiter, FL U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Commander ⋅ 18 years served

Screenplays, Film and Fiction Writing. A million different paths but what is your answer?

I studied literature in undergraduate and have always been a voracious reader and writer. In addition, like many, I have always been moved by powerful...

4 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 7 answers

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Theodore Turner ⋅ Sanford, NC U.S. Army, Chief Warrant Officer ⋅ 19 years served

What is a good resource for translating military skills and course into civilian skills?

Some examples would be: What is a Warrant Officer in the private sector? What level is a battalion, brigade and division? Is a Fortune 500 similar...

4 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 1 answer

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john buese ⋅ Holbrook, NY U.S. Army Reserve, Lieutenant Colonel ⋅ 31 years served

Are employers willing to hire military personnel without specific experience in a career field?

I am looking to begin a career in financial services, although I do not have experience or training in that career field.

5 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 3 answers

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Mario Lopez Sanchez ⋅ Bakersfield, CA U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class ⋅ 19 years served

Where do I start?

Retiring in 20 months and have no idea how to describe my experience and place it in civilian terms. I'm a senior NCO and held different...

5 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 13 answers

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Joseph Mack ⋅ Plano, TX U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class ⋅ 20 years served

Requesting a Common Sense Validation from a Professional with Quantifiable Experience

After two years of preparing for my military transition, which is not complete, I have discovered several important facts: 1. As a service member with no...

5 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 5 answers

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Eric Brown ⋅ Manassas, VA U.S. Army, Colonel ⋅ 24 years served

How do I translate my military experience / level to Corporate Sector Opportunities

I retire August 2020 and I am having a tough time honing-in on how to market myself after the military. Do I focus on the leadership...

6 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 5 answers

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Chris Wardana ⋅ Fort Richardson, AK U.S. Army, Specialist ⋅ 3 years served

Any mentorships/internships I can apply for? The Army's CSP will fund the endeavor.

I am looking to apply for an internship/mentorship/apprenticeship in the lower 48. The Army's CSP Program allows me to shadow an individual and/or...

6 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 3 answers

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Jorge Perez ⋅ Odenton, MD U.S. Navy, Petty Officer First Class ⋅ 7 years served

What are the best steps to transition into government work?

Coming from a military background.

6 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 2 answers

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Scott Gilman ⋅ Stafford, VA U.S. Marine Corps, Chief Warrant Officer ⋅ 29 years served

How can I overcome the challenge of competing against experience in the private sector?

I have had two great series of interviews with two different private sector companies and made it all the way to the 'top two', only...

7 months ago Military to Civilian Transition 11 answers

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