Have you successfully translated your military experience into the civilian job you dreamed of?

Sgt C Todd Scarborough — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:47:17 -0400

We all know you have to put in the necessary time and effort in order to be successful in any endeavor. In business I believe that we have both distinct advantages and a different set of challenges than our counterparts who didn't serve. I'm interested in hearing your perspectives. Thank you.

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made Mar 11 at 2014 4:36 AM

LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:36:36 -0400

Absolutely! The discipline, drive to succeed, ability to handle stress and pressure, and being able to problem solve are key attributes I learned in the military and it helped me succeed in the civilian sector. Also more importantly the ability to bounce back from failure!

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Response by SFC Cheryl C. made Oct 27 at 2014 4:59 PM

SFC Cheryl C. — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:59:27 -0400

The trouble I seem to run into is in the translation of Military jobs and experiences into more civilian terms. This seems to be hard (at least for me) to translate what I did into easier to read civilian terms without loosing any of the importance of the work. HR and Personnel Administration seem to have different definitions between the two. Or maybe this is just my own lack of proper resume format. I have tried many different "systems" that are supposed to help.

Response by SFC Cheryl C. made Nov 13 at 2014 1:12 PM

SFC Cheryl C. — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:12:58 -0500

I am still looking for the right Civilian job fit. The hardest part seems to be the translation of Military jobs. There are some aspects that translate well, and some that do not.

Response by SSG Kenneth Wester made Jul 19 at 2016 9:32 AM

SSG Kenneth Wester — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:32:52 -0400

I cant say the Military specifically got me my dream job. But it lead me in the right direction and after getting my degree I got the job that has lead me to what I was striving for. I will say the my Military back ground helped me navigate the political atmosphere of my job and certainly provided me with the will to succeed. I do strongly suggest using your time and getting a degree in what you desire to do.