While serving in the military, you are trained and prepared to perform several different jobs and tasks. Now that you are getting ready to transition out of the military into the civilian world, the question is “How do I apply this training” and “What are the best jobs for Veterans post-transition?”
There are thousands of jobs available that Veterans are qualified for, but what job is right for you?
Many veterans feel like they get pigeonholed into law enforcement or security-type jobs based on their military experience. Still, if a career in law enforcement isn’t for you, then there are tons of other jobs that are a perfect fit for Veteran candidates.
Careers To Consider
Here are a few of those careers and some things that you should consider about each one.
One of the first things you need to consider is Do you have a degree? If you don’t, that’s ok! There are still plenty of jobs that you can excel at.
One career that you might consider without a degree is a truck driver that gives you the ability to travel the United States and make your schedule. Driving a truck also plays into your military training of working long hours and unusual times.
If you have a degree, the jobs for Veterans are even more plentiful.
One job you might consider is IT Manager. If you spent time in the military working with computers or software, then this might be a great career for you to explore. The IT field is growing at an astounding rate, so the need for new IT management is immense.
You could also consider a career in management. Project management or supply chain management are both fantastic jobs for Veterans post-transition.
High-Paying Jobs
If you are specifically looking for high-paying jobs then you might train to become a mechanic or go into construction. Both of these careers pay very well, but they require a certain skill set, which you probably learned while serving in the military.
If you are looking for jobs that cater to Veterans’ skills then you might want to consider a career as an EMT or a Firefighter. Both of these careers will play off of the skills that you learned while you were serving in the military.
Government jobs are also great for Veterans to pursue as they transition out of the military. Not only has the military prepared you for most all government jobs, but these jobs have great benefits, so why wouldn’t you want to look into one of these?!
These are just a few of the jobs that are available for Veterans who are preparing for employment post transition.
Think Bigger
The opportunities are limitless if you are willing to put yourself out there and showcase the skills that the military taught you.
Don’t let yourself be pigeonholed into a career just because you feel like that is what you should do as you transition into civilian life.
There are tons of careers and job opportunities available, you just have to look for them and decide which ones you think are the best jobs for Veterans post transition.
Contact Us
Have a question about your Veteran benefits? You can email us today! If you are within one-year pre to post-military separation, you can enroll in our FREE program by setting up a call with one of our transition coaches.