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Military Career Transition: Find the Civilian Job in Your MOS

Friday, August 17, 2007

It would be a real stretch to say that all Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) have an exact civilian counterpart, but with a little investigation some good possibilities become clear. For our discussion, we'll narrow things down to a few jobs that require brief vocational training instead of a four-year degree (a stop at your military education center is certainly advisable).

We'll also use the Marine Corps' Military Occupation Specialties only, keeping in mind that each service branch will most likely have a job classification that roughly corresponds to the Marines' MOS.

First we'll list the civilian job title, followed by some military jobs that might be a good match. Use this list as a way to start thinking about your military-to-civilian transition.

Medical Transcriptionist - Data Network Specialist, Telephone Technician or Basic Administrative Marine

Licensed Contractor - Basic Utilities Marine, Engineer Equipment Mechanic, Barracks and Ground Marine or Aircraft Maintenance Chief

Licensed Real Estate Agent - Purchasing and Contracting Specialist, Communications Center Operator, Recruiter or Range Coach

Home Inspector - Electrician, Utilities Chief, Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist or Intelligence Specialist

Military personnel thinking about their military career transition to civilian life need to identify the many skills involved in their MOS. Civilian employers are looking for education and job skills. Questions to ask yourself about your MOS include: Did I supervise others? Was I using specific computer software? Was I a specialist in my field? How did I face, and overcome, the challenges associated with my MOS? Did I receive cross-training in another MOS?

When it comes to online course in the military, the time to act is now while you're still serving and can receive up to 100% Federal U.S. Military Tuition Assistance from Uncle Sam. You can prepare for the civilian jobs listed above, for example, by taking 100% online distance learning military courses while deployed anywhere in the world. Remember, this is your military education benefit, so don't lose your chance to get ahead.

It goes without saying that the training, discipline and teamwork in the service helps prepare military personnel for a host of different careers, many of them quite different from their MOS. So when it comes to your civilian career, the slogan is certainly "Just do it."

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