Be Certain of Your Career and Goals

August 27, 2008

The transition from military to civilian life is a challenging time. Be sure of yourself and clear on your goals before getting out of the military.

Be certain of the career and/or college degree you want to pursue and than move forward towards your personal goals. You'll need to be assertive to get the job you want and possibly be willing to relocate if the job you desire is not in the area you're living in. College is a good option. Make sure you utilize any applicable GI Bill funds or Tuition Assistance offered through your former branch of service. Aside from all this, keep a positive attitude about the transition phase and have confidence in yourself, so that you may land the job you feel you deserve.

(Submitted by Mr. Paul Kelly, Jr.)

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I agree with you Paul. You must be sure of your career goals. I retired in 2005 and thought about a career in teaching but decided to obtain my Masters in Business. My current position is in the filed of Human Resources. My heart still desires to be in the field of career development and counseling.

Posted by: Angela Young | September 19, 2008 at 08:50 AM

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