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Making the transition into civilian life is exciting but does take preparation. Make sure you are well-prepared by following these four tips.
Receive personalized support for your transition.
Military OneSource assists in easing transition stress with our specialty consultation for transitioning veterans.
- Maximize your individual transition plan: Make the most of your ITP. Your ITP is your transition road map, and you will develop one during your initial counseling. If used correctly, your ITP will help guide you through tough decisions like your next career move, meeting your financial goals or continuing your education. Develop your plan with care and thought toward your goals and objectives for any areas of your life affected by the transition. Update and refine action steps to help keep you focused on your goals in order to land that civilian job.
- Stay motivated: Bring your “can-do” attitude to this next step in life. Approach civilian life with the same strength, curiosity and courage with which you carried out your military mission. Put your strengths and skills to use in finding your next job.
- Practice networking: Transition assistance programs emphasize the importance of networking for your job search and career development. Networking simply means talking to people about your career goals. Seek out people who may be able to help you with advice, job leads and contacts, and let them know about your skills and employment goals. For helpful networking tips, visit the Department of Labor-sponsored CareerOneStop website.
- Show confidence: Take time to recognize and appreciate the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. It will be easier to present yourself to any prospective employer when you show confidence in your military experience. Not only do you have exceptional technical skills and training, you’ve also mastered the military traits of good discipline, teamwork, leadership and the ability to put mission first. Employers value these qualities in applicants regardless of the nature of the work, and learn how to incorporate these characteristics into your interview preparation and examples.
Practice these four simple steps to help boost your personal and career development and ease your transition from military to civilian life. If you still have questions, contact Military OneSource to speak with a certified career counselor. Call 800-342-9647, view international calling options or schedule a live chat.
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