CPT Kit Lancaster 220266 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With the launch of the Bunker, an economy that is growing quickly and large numbers of active duty personal set to come back into the work force where do you think veterans have the greatest opportunity to succeed from your fox hole? 2014-08-28T12:06:49-04:00 CPT Kit Lancaster 220266

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With the launch of the Bunker, an economy that is growing quickly and large numbers of active duty personal set to come back into the work force where do you think veterans have the greatest opportunity to succeed from your fox hole?

2014-08-28T12:06:49-04:00 2014-08-28T12:06:49-04:00 SFC Mark Merino 220403

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Our GI Bill, hands down. If you were really lucky, you got the military to pay from the $4500 a year they allow and you can use your full amount.

2014-08-28T14:14:13-04:00 2014-08-28T14:14:13-04:00 SrA Joshua Hagler 223927

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To be honest, I have no idea. The GI bill is awesome but I am so lost on what I want to do. I haven't seen really any good opportunities out there for me when it comes to employment. Would love to hear anyone else opinion on their great opportunity.

2014-09-01T01:00:29-04:00 2014-09-01T01:00:29-04:00 CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR 224543

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That is a very broad question. I give you an example of a Marine Corps Academy grad, Infantry officer with a history degree started in our company as a finance officer primarily from his experience as a XO. He now serves as a maintenance officer leading 200+ personnel. So I submit to servicemembers to dig deep and think about the transferrable skills that you have pick up during your service.<br /><br />Use the same tenacity that you had in the military to go from assignment, to assignment. The only difference is the military tell you where you going of course they give you a dream sheet Be proactive and no the transition process is a full contact sport. I tell the canidates that I work with to help me help them. It would be an injustice to say you know what you will fit in this role in which you may but is that what you want to do. So I partner with military candidates and want them to have some skin in the game about what they want to do. I tell them at least get me in a 1K grid and we can take that 4-digit grid and work on getting to 6....8 digit and within 3 degrees of tolerance.<br /><br />I remember when I was a foot recruiter in NYC back in 1998-2002 where I seen the most decorated and sharp individuals that struggled initiatlly when detailed to do recruiting duty. It was a broadening assignment and the best of the best for the most part are selected based on productivity in their perspective lane and aganst their peers......the military has to do that because there are not enough people raising their hands and volunteering. Those that are successful are the ones that choose to be successful like they were in mainstream Army. It is no difference. <br /><br />I think the military is highly trained, qualified to fit in most jobs even if they do not have all the details. Just put them in a role and 90-180 days they will figure it out I would 95% of most military because there are a few that fall below the standard.<br /><br />The key as a servicemember no one is going to give you a job....earn it. The employer have a problem so find out what that is and communicate how you can solve that problem.<br /><br />Dylan

2014-09-01T19:23:25-04:00 2014-09-01T19:23:25-04:00 CPT Jacob Swartout 224698

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Take time to use their education benefits to obtain a degree.

2014-09-01T22:26:42-04:00 2014-09-01T22:26:42-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 225090

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This generation of veterans is surely going to be the next Greatest Generation. Not only do we have a plethora of educational benefits at our disposal, we have a vast array of support programs to get us back into the work force. Granted it will take a few more years for veterans to saturate the civilian sector in order for our skills, work ethic, experiences to be fully understood as well as appreciated.

2014-09-02T13:09:55-04:00 2014-09-02T13:09:55-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 225244

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The educational benefits are the best opportunity for veterans. I'm was able to receive my undergraduate degree and I'm finishing up grad school without going into debt. Now, I just need to find a job so I can gain some experience to go with the education.

2014-09-02T15:20:49-04:00 2014-09-02T15:20:49-04:00 Sgt Junyer Knight 227897

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>After graduating college and taking a long look at my strengths I am looking into sales and account management. I have some great leads on some jobs right now and I am pretty excited. Patience and diligence my friends, they will keep your blood pressure down.

2014-09-04T16:47:06-04:00 2014-09-04T16:47:06-04:00 CPL Karina Franco-rey 233671

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being out of the fox hole does not mean it's the end of the world. The duty of a soldier does not end with a mission. There is much one can do to continue protecting our country. As a suggestion, there are many great careers in information technology at a global level to protect against cyber crimes, the medical field to care for the wounded and mentally ill veterans, engineering to expand on the amazing creations that allow paralyzed and amputee veterans to walk and carry out active lives, human resources in conducting background investigations, criminal justice, etc... However, education is very important. Along with great experience a soldier only earns, must go hand in hand with a degree to fit the demand of today's civilian world - taking into consideration today's generation that is book smart and have minimum bachelor's on their resumes. Taking all measures into consideration is a matter of being realistic and finding how one can continue being an asset and contribute to the continuing growth of such a prosperous country.

2014-09-08T23:58:16-04:00 2014-09-08T23:58:16-04:00 Capt Brandon Charters 239060

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I've noticed a huge need for leaders at all levels with employers across the board. This can be supervisory roles all the way up to GMs. Many of us, regardless of rank, work very well cross-functionally and can lead when given the tools to succeed. Our generation of separating and retiring military are the perfect fits to lead teams of 5 to 500 in many industries. The future leaders of America, are definitely right here.

2014-09-12T22:45:13-04:00 2014-09-12T22:45:13-04:00 SPC David S. 239099

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As the baby boomers begin to retire this mass exodus from the work force will create millions of new job opportunities. <br /><br />Sector to avoid: Financial services - As millions retire they will be cashing in their chips to pay for the expenses of retirement. This will more than likely create issues with equity in the market. I feel corporations will have difficulties in raising capital via traditional stocks and bonds as this money pours out of the market. As stock prices fall this will disrupt other investment vehicles. Also many pension plans are under funded. Nothing but trouble in this sector if you ask me. Stay away. Also government related jobs. While many baby boomers will be retiring from government related jobs the ever decreasing workforce will force the size of the government to contract as well. Less taxes due to smaller workforce will force cut backs. <br /><br />Sectors to get into: Health Care services related to aging population<br />As millions will be aging they are a number of areas that will be offering good jobs. One trend I think will catch on is that of off shore medicine or medical tourism while there are still some issues to get cleaned up this is becoming more mainstream. Many studies also show social security and medicare funds will be depleted by 2040 only further justifying the lower cost associated with off shore medicine as people will be shelling out of pocket for medical experiences. Also any technologies related to increased efficiency. Companies will be looking ways to remain competitive with a dwindling workforce. Where are talking millions of people leaving the work force. 100,000 each year until 2030 while at the same time a decline by more than 40,000 per year for the next decade entering the workforce. Just my thoughts.

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