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A Transition in Your Future? Plan Ahead for Your Civilian Career

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Each year over 250,000 military personnel and families leave their respective service and enter civilian life. While some decide to retire, most people intend to start a new career. The goal is to make a smooth transition from your active-duty military career to a new career in the civilian world.

The Transition Plan

A military transition plan will give your civilian career direction, and help alleviate any overwhelming or confused feelings you may have about your future. The military provided you with a strong skill set and favorable job traits. A transition plan can arm you with the extra training you need to become a professional in the civilian workplace.

Career Training

Be confident that many of the managing, motivating and maneuvering skills you learned in the military are applicable to the civilian workplace. With this solid skill set in place, it's just a matter of building on this foundation and getting new job skills. Here's how you can plan ahead:

1. Make a list of your military skills -- Write down your job title and duties from your military service. Include detailed tasks that you were required to perform. Be specific. Incorporate skills, qualifications, experience, awards, education and anything that is relevant to your military career.

2. Determine how those skills translate to the civilian workplace -- Match your military skills to jobs or professions outside of the military. You can use a military occupational classification (MOC) guide to help you identify these jobs. This information is readily available via the Internet, resource guides and books.

3. Get the extra skills you need -- You can acquire the additional skills that will make you marketable in your post-military career. Choose something with long-term potential, such as a real estate salesperson, home inspector, small business owner, or medical billing specialist. Your military training and new career skills will make you a well-rounded addition to the civilian workforce.

Job Preparation

Once you complete your career training, you need to focus on your job search. This is a vital part of the transition process when you bridge your military career with your new civilian career. Find a school that offers job assistance to make your transition easier. You'll learn how to:

-Create an effective cover letter -- This is the first impression you provide to a potential employer. Provide a concise description of how your skills will apply to a particular position in a company. Make it clear how your military experience is applicable to this job and what unique experience you can bring to a company.

-Write a stand-out resume -- This is a culmination of your work experience. Create an effective summary of your job history by listing all of the relevant work you have performed. Try to avoid using military terms, jargon and acronyms that employers will not know. Make your resume reader-friendly. Incorporate any awards, recognitions and achievements.

-Conduct a successful interview -- If you create an effective cover letter and resume, this will be the next step. Make sure you are prepared by practicing your answers to common interview questions. Dress in appropriate attire and conduct yourself in a professional manner.

You've had a successful military career. Now is the time to take the next step and mobilize your talents. Making the transition from military to civilian life doesn't need to be difficult. With careful strategic planning and preparation, you can successfully move into the next phase of your career.

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Allied Schools Sends Care Packages to the Troops

Friday, March 14, 2008


American service members deployed across the globe will soon get a taste of home as they receive care packages courtesy of Allied Schools.

Allied collaborated with the non-profit organization Operation Military Pride, which has been helping to send care packages to deployed-service members since 1995.

Allied Schools sent out over 300 care packages containing in-demand items like sun screen, lip balm, beef jerky, Ibuprofen, breakfast cereal and hot sauce -- products that service members in countries like Iraq have found to be especially helpful and comforting.

The care packages were filled and boxed up by Allied Schools' staff at their Southern California headquarters in mid-March and then sent overseas. Service members receiving the care packages will also have the opportunity to win a laptop computer each month until June.

"We've been fortunate to enroll over 10,000 service members in the last four years," said George Achenbach, president, Allied Schools. "The care packages are our way of saying 'thank you' to the men and women who serve this nation."

Allied Schools is a popular choice for active-duty service members because they can attend class from an overseas deployment simply by logging onto a computer; Allied offers both military and civilian students career training in the medical field, business and real estate.
By Robert Fay, Allied Schools, http://www.education4military.com/

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Military Service Members Make Good Civilian Employees

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Each year over 250,000 military personnel and families leave their respective service and enter civilian life. While some decide to retire, most people intend to start a new career. The goal is to make a smooth transition from active military life to a new life in the corporate world.

There's good news. Corporate America wants to hire former military service members to join the ranks of its workforce. Recruiters often visit military bases looking for transitioning individuals to fill positions in their companies. Why? Many of the same skills service members develop and hone in the military are the ones that are valued and rewarded in the civilian workplace.

Service members possess many of the following characteristics:

Strong leadership skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Strong work ethic/loyalty

Keen attention to detail

Solid training

Goal-oriented

Driven to succeed

Familiar with operations/equipment

Employers know that they are going to get knowledgeable, reliable and professional employees when they hire military personnel. With many Baby Boomers starting to think about retirement, there are a lot of opportunities available for qualified individuals. A solid military background along with post-military career training can give many people an edge when it comes to finding a job in today's business environment.

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Solid Career Training for Your Future

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Be confident that many of the managing, motivating and maneuvering skills you learned in the military are applicable to the civilian workplace. With this solid skill set in place, it's just a matter of building on this foundation and getting new job skills.

Step 1 Make a list of your military skills.

Write down your job title and duties from your military service. Include detailed tasks that you were required to perform. Be specific. Incorporate skills, qualifications, experience, awards, education and anything that is relevant to your military career.

Step 2 Determine how those skills translate to the civilian workplace.

Match your military skills to jobs or professions outside of the military. You can use a military occupational classification (MOC) guide to help you identify these jobs. This information is readily available via the Internet, resource guides and books. It will help you translate your job duties into civilian language.

Step 3 Get the extra skills you need.

You can acquire the additional skills that will make you marketable in your post-military career. Consider combining your current skills with the education of a civilian profession. Choose something with long-term potential, such as a real estate salesperson, home inspector, small business owner, or medical billing specialist. Your military training and new career skills will make you a well-rounded addition to the civilian workforce.

- Choose a viable career: Get an education to start a long-term career.
- Consider a vocational school: Get the skills you need in a short period of time.
- Select the distance education option: Get your career training when and where you want.

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Job Preparation Skills

Once you complete your career training, you need to focus on your job search. This is a vital part of the transition process when you bridge your military career with your new civilian career. Proper research and preparation will help you ease into your new role. Find a school that offers job assistance to make your transition easier.

Goal: To make a successful transition from the military into a long-term career.

Cover Letter -- This is the first impression you provide to a potential employer. Provide a concise description of how your skills will apply to a particular position in a company. Make it clear how your military experience is applicable to this job and what unique experience you can bring to a company.

Resume -- This is a culmination of your work experience. Create an effective summary of your job history by listing all of the relevant work you have performed. Try to avoid using military terms, jargon and acronyms that employers will not know. Make your resume reader-friendly. Incorporate any awards, recognitions and achievements.

Interviewing Skills -- If you create an effective cover letter and resume, this will be the next step. Make sure you are prepared by practicing your answers to common interview questions. Dress in appropriate attire and conduct yourself in a professional manner.

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Advance Your Career While Deployed

Monday, May 21, 2007

As an active-duty service member, you can prepare for your post-military career even when you are deployed. Convenient and flexible distance education courses make it possible to advance your career and get valuable career training when you are abroad or in a remote location. Don't let your deployment stand in the way of your future career!

Do you envision a rewarding career after the military? Do you want to get additional training that will make you an asset in the civilian workplace? Take advantage of online and traditional correspondence courses to reach your goals. You can set yourself apart form the rest with training that will make you an asset to any organization.

You are away from your family and friends serving your country. Use this time to create the perfect career! Distance education puts you in charge of your learning.

Convenient -- You can study in any location. Whether you are at a military base or out in the field, you can learn with distance education courses. Some programs provide a laptop computer that allows you to learn anywhere you choose.

Flexible -- You can learn whenever you want. Night or day, your studies are available to you. Use your spare time to build a new career. A little bit of time can lead to a solid career choice for your future.

Fast -- Career training programs offer a way to get new professional skills fast. By devoting your time to a distance education program, you can get the training you want in as little as 18 weeks! Imagine being trained as a skilled appraiser, real estate agent, home inspector or medical biller when you return home.

Affordable -- You can use Tuition Assistance to cover the cost of your tuition expenses. Most career training programs accept 100% Tuition Assistance. This means that getting started is easier than you think. You can prepare for your future career with the help of the military.

Assurance -- You can have the peace of mind that you are doing something to prepare for your future. Even though you are out of the country or in a remote location, you are building a solid foundation for your civilian career. You will be one step closer to making a smooth transition into your post-military life.

Use your deployment to get the career training you need for your future career. Distance education is the perfect way to get ahead while you are deployed and away from home. By the time return, you can be prepared for a new career.

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Civilian Career Outlook

Friday, April 20, 2007

Active-duty service members want to make sure they have a solid career when they transition from the military. Choosing the right career is the first step. It is very important to select an industry that is going to offer long-term possibilities. They should consider careers with positive career outlooks from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This source provides a forecast of specific careers and industries for the next decade.

Here's an inside look at some popular industries:

Real Estate
The real estate industry is projected to experience an increase in employment opportunities over the next decade as a growing population has a greater housing need. With a robust economy, individuals will be more likely to buy a new house, or invest money into a secondary residence. Flexible work hours and high earnings potential will draw more people into this profession.

Consider a job as a licensed real estate salesperson, licensed appraiser, licensed broker, home inspector or licensed contractor!

Medical
The medical industry is projected to have the strongest employment growth of any industry within the next decade. Continued advances in technology, as well as a growing and aging population, will spur this growth and create opportunities for well-trained individuals. There will be a steady increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the United States.

Consider a job as a medical billing specialist, medical coding specialist, medical transcription specialist, medical administrative assistant, and more!

Business
The business industry is projected to have steady growth over the next decade as it continues to expand and provide additional employment needs. Opportunities will be greatest for well-rounded individuals that possess knowledge of basic computer applications and office machinery, and demonstrate solid communication skills. There will be an ample amount of full- and part-time jobs as well as temporary positions.

Consider a job as a small business manager, legal secretary, administrative assistant, or property manager; or enhance your skills with Microsoft courses or Professional QuickBooks!

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