Is anyone else having a hell of a time getting a good job or any job for that matter?

LCpl Kasey Woods — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 01:10:34 -0400

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 1:22 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 01:22:02 -0400

I was lucky, LCpl Kasey Woods. I transitioned from my military job to a DA civilian job in the same field, same unit. But I know there are many who are struggling, looking for a decent job.

Keep soldierin' on. Something will come through.

Response by LCpl Kasey Woods made Oct 28 at 2015 2:34 PM

LCpl Kasey Woods — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:34:25 -0400

It seems like i was in long enough to say i was in but nothing more.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Oct 28 at 2015 2:57 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:57:24 -0400

What kind of job are you trying to get into?

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Oct 28 at 2015 3:19 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:19:40 -0400

My secret, mass apply to everything. You will get a few companies that want you based on your skills, then go from there.

Response by LCpl Kasey Woods made Oct 28 at 2015 5:32 PM

LCpl Kasey Woods — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:32:44 -0400

I'm currently waiting to hear back for an entry level park ranger position i applied for in my town. This would be a vast improvement but only time will tell.

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Oct 28 at 2015 6:11 PM

MAJ David Vermillion — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:11:05 -0400

Make sure your resume uses language the civilian world will understand, it must transfer to their way of thinking. Otherwise, it goes into file 13. Hope things work out for you.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 6:35 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:35:24 -0400

Consider law enforcement; they are on a hiring trend; they love veterans (if medically qualified) also consider Guard and Reserve of any branch if medically eligible. Be sure to apply for VA comp which is tax free. See your County Vets Service officer; they can help you with VA benefits and with job search.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 6:59 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:59:08 -0400

Since you currently have a job, have you considered taking college classes or vocational training? What job would you like, and do you meet the requirements of that job?

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 28 at 2015 7:44 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:44:26 -0400

I think many veterans will realize their compensation in the military was not that bad after all.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Oct 28 at 2015 8:30 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 20:30:35 -0400

I have been trying since mid 2013 to get into the federal government. I tried the recent college graduate program with Naval Air Forces, I was a student at DeVry and graduated in April 2014, but for some reason unexplained after my email receipt that I had successfully submitted my application for the Recent College Graduate program I received another email saying I was not qualified and calls to the NAVAIR HR office yielded no responses.
I have been working with the NAVAIR Wounded Warrior and with VA Voc Rehab with no successful results. Voc Rehab had IRS contact me for an intern position but they keep coming up with excuses of things I need to complete and catch up before I can be brought in.
Just keep at it and hopefully you and the rest of us can find something good.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 10:10 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:10:42 -0400

I had a similar job when I first left active duty. I managed to use my "dead time" to take college classes (mostly online nowadays) and finished my undergrad. No BS...it took me about 5 years, but I eventually got there. Set backs happen, positive attitude and perseverance got me through!

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Oct 29 at 2015 12:49 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:49:45 -0400

I highly recommend applying to the Bureau of Prisons. I'm not gonna lie, its a tough life at times and its shift work. However there are promotional opportunities and there are over 100 that you could work at all over the country.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 29 at 2015 1:14 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:14:27 -0400

No, but I have a degree. Post-recession, degrees are the new high school diploma. Sadly, I watch great guys get passed over for management positions these days because they don't have an MBA, which is stupid as hell. I wouldn't have even been considered for the job I have now without one despite over a decade of experience.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Oct 29 at 2015 5:29 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:29:37 -0400

So far I am holding my own.

Response by CPO John Regan made Oct 29 at 2015 5:59 PM

CPO John Regan — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:59:11 -0400

LCpl, CPO Regan here, I am having trouble getting and keeping employed. Where are you? I am 54 so some age discrimation is involved ( sorry for the shit spelling.) What are you looking for??
John

Response by SFC Richard Haugh made Oct 31 at 2015 2:12 AM

SFC Richard Haugh — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 02:12:23 -0400

LCpl Woods.... Comrade Oh its tough alright! But, suspense any blame game (not saying your doing it) and like SrA Eddie V. blanket the hell out of the job market with your resumes, job fairs is a must, check in with your local VFW and American Legion Organizations they are great for local connections, be open to change your location as your qualification and skills may not be available in your area. I swear to you I had applied to over 100 jobs on https://www.usajobs.gov/ then after 8 months nailed the TSA position (entry level of course), did not settle with that Permanent Part-Time Position... then a new good friend working at TSA hooked me up with my second part time job with the New Hampshire Court Houses (great job but for Per Diem only).
I continued looking for the "Dream Job" and then applied to 40 plus overseas schools without joining an overseas recruiting firm as well as applied for several local teaching position in my hometown... PURE HELL for 2 years of beating the bushes... TSA was not the greatest job but it helped me wake up daily and reminded me where I really needed to be career wise... I then joined http://www.searchassociates.com/Job-Fairs/Default.aspx paid the okay amount (fee) and then applied for 12 key positions an within months 8 replied back - I chose the 1 position in Taiwan and I am on my 2nd year about to renew my contract - life is once again GREAT! But... it took me leaving the USA - at this point I don't care, I gave it more than enough chances. Another disadvantage I had... 50 years old (CPO John Regan said it too) plus a Masters degree... cost to hire me in the school system with the systems limited budget makes me too expensive to hire... BOTTOM LINE - DON'T GIVE UP or GIVE IN!!! HOORAH Simper Fi Marine!

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