What suggestions do you have for a National Guard MOS that makes for a good civilian job?

Cpl Nick Thompson — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:24:00 -0400

The MOS I wanted didn't work out so I am wanting suggestions on National Guard MOS that transition into good careers on the civilian side? Thank you for any help!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2021 6:33 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:33:46 -0400

51C Contracting

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made May 14 at 2021 6:40 PM

LTC Eugene Chu — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:40:58 -0400

MOS alone does not mean success in finding or performing at a civilian job. Company recruiters also look at civilian education, network connections and personality as other factors for military veteran candidates

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made May 14 at 2021 6:43 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:43:52 -0400

The medical field. You can go as far as you are up to

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made May 14 at 2021 6:46 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:46:25 -0400

Medic, anything in technology/communications. These will not only give you a pretty good footing in the job market but will also be worth quite a few college credits.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2021 6:49 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:49:34 -0400

Many employers are happy to hire a veteran if they display the work ethic that the military is known for.
However, 25B, 17 series and 68 series do offer specific training, certifications and/or credentials that are applicable to the their civilian counterpart jobs.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 14 at 2021 8:54 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:54:22 -0400

Let's make this a methodical process. Google the army MOS's and hot civilian jobs.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made May 14 at 2021 11:29 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Fri, 14 May 2021 23:29:45 -0400

It's all relative to your local area, available civilian jobs and also what is available at units within a reasonable commute of your location. Without more information I have no idea what civilian and guard mos's overlap in your area. If you are trying to overlap like that you will need to do some research

Response by SGT Jason Anderson made May 15 at 2021 5:13 AM

SGT Jason Anderson — Sat, 15 May 2021 05:13:16 -0400

Signal jobs translate well enough.
Mechanic jobs don't translate as well, buy can help get you in the door somewhere. There is a huge jump in technology and troubleshooting with the automotive side, tractor/trailers a little less of a jump, and heavy equipment is probably the most similar.
Admin jobs transfer very well.
Truck driver is probably the easiest to transfer over.

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Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made May 15 at 2021 8:12 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Sat, 15 May 2021 08:12:26 -0400

On the Engineering side, heavy equipment operators and tractor trailer qualified drivers translate into civilian employment, the Prime Power guys can usually hook up with the power companies also.

Response by SFC David Hackett made May 15 at 2021 8:41 AM

SFC David Hackett — Sat, 15 May 2021 08:41:25 -0400

Naturally it requires a variety of factors to acquire civilian employment but these few are normally good on the outside:
1. medical maintenance 2. Xray technician 3.dental lab technician 4. Pharmacy technician. These 4 have usually been able to transition to the outside.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made May 15 at 2021 11:20 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sat, 15 May 2021 11:20:55 -0400

My experience in private and public management says experience in support MOS is often attractive to civilian employers. Logistic areas such as transportation, supply, maintenance (aircraft, vehicle, engine), civil engineering, medical (EMT, combat medic, corpsman), and contracting have direct application to similar civilian jobs. Information technology MOS have direct transferability to similar jobs in civilian industry. In IT it's often certifications that count more than education.

As others have pointed out in this discussion, attitude, integrity, and work ethic engendered by military experience are attractive to employers.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2021 11:53 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 May 2021 11:53:50 -0400

What do you want to do?

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made May 16 at 2021 12:53 AM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:53:37 -0400

My brother is NG and an 88M - and does nothing with truck driving in his civilian job. As stated below, MOS alone isn't going to get a job in the civilian sector.