Veterans offer many attractive qualities to companies looking to hire, including teamwork, leadership and resiliency. But many struggle to find work when they leave the service.
Even if you want a civilian job that’s nothing like your military role, the skills you gained in the military can still guide your job search. For example, if you flew drones in the military but have no interest in doing that for a living, you might still be able to leverage that experience in a field like the aerospace industry.
Pick the right field
Veterans might have trouble translating their military skills to a civilian job, especially if it’s in an entirely new field. Instead, veterans can sell interviewers their level of responsibility.
Learn to brag
Services like Veterati and American Corporate Partners help veterans partner with mentors in various professions. Many people think networking is just accumulating connections, but being able to call on industry insiders for advice is a great resource.
Find a mentor
Veterans can also help their job search by looking at companies that put a focus on hiring service members. Monster and Military.com asked a panel of veteran-hiring experts, including Guzman, to create its annual list of the best companies for veterans.
Pick the right company