Military school skills and job translations to a civilian job

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:54:44 -0400

How would your certain required schools and skills as an Officer or NCO translate to the civilian sector so that an employer will hire you and use those developed skills ?

Captains Career Course, OBC schooling, Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Sergeants Major Course.

I wonder what developed skills from these schools could you use to translate onto a resume for a person either transitioning out of the Active Component or a National Guardsmen / Reservist, looking for a job in the civilian sector.

How could I as an employer use those skills towards whatever I'm doing and what benefits do you have over someone else that is either coming out of college or someone else with relevant skills from another job, but no military experience.

I was recently asking myself could the Maneuver Career Course help an Infantry Officer get into a position as a project manager ?

I just want some feedback to help me on this.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 5:56 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:56:10 -0400

Most of the schooling we receive in the Army teach us skills about leading under pressure. Most of the time these skills can translate to some sort of management position. The type of position, of course, would depend on the MOS.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 10 at 2014 3:42 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:42:05 -0400

I feel that being a staff officer can directly relate to Program or Project Management while being a commander can be more so in a Personnel Management role (as well?). I feel that it can also be considered that those you work with such as LTCs and COLs can be the equivalent of Regional Managers or Directors in the civilian environment. I also feel that GENs can be directly related to C-Level personnel which can be a huge selling point on a resume.

I suffer from this same issue as people do not seem to understand the complexities of military schooling and leadership and I keep finding myself interviewing for nothing better than an entry level position with lackluster pay.

Response by LTC Chad Storlie made Apr 16 at 2014 9:29 AM

LTC Chad Storlie — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:29:36 -0400

A new post by me on the value of military skills for business:

http://www.everyveteranhired.com/2014/04/16/3-military-leadership-skills-will-make-invaluable-civilian-boss/

These 3 Military Leadership Skills Will Make You Invaluable to Your Civilian Boss

As you move out of the military and into civilian work, bring your leadership skills with you. Your new boss will thank you.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2015 9:37 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 09:37:35 -0500

I asked myself the same question numerous times; I came to the conclusion that it is our job as service men and women to take control of our futures by investing time/money into self-developing ourselves while we serve. For example, if you're wanting to go into Project Management, looking into joining your local PMI chapter, and start studying for your PMP. As a Captain, you should have plenty of hours/education to be able to sit for the exam.

Response by MSG Anthony Makar made Mar 9 at 2017 2:52 PM

MSG Anthony Makar — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:52:16 -0500

I wonder if you were a course manager for WLC would that translate to a civilian job description as a Training Manager. Some of my friends are telling my that I should put on my resume's as Director of Training but I am not too certain that would using that would over sell me. But then I feel that maybe using Training Manager as my civilian equivalency job skill is underselling it also. Does any one have any thoughts?