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How do I transition from the military to the
civilian workforce? Consider the
following:
  Sergeant Thomas is separating from
active military duty after a successful 14 year career. He believes
he has many marketable skills which would be applicable in the
civilian workforce. However
, he has
never had to create a professional resume or even apply for
employment. He is not sure how to begin.
Julie and her two children have transferred
with her military spouse six times over a 20 year period. Although
educated and previously employed, she has stayed at home with the
children for the last fifteen years. She is now ready to return to a
full time job!
Since 2004, Life Transitions has provided job and career
development instruction as an approved contract provider for
the Department of Veteran Affairs. Over 250 ex-military
professionals have been served. The counselors at Life Transitions offer a
variety of services from individual and group consultation and
instructions to career testing. Each individual is coached and
guided through a comprehensive career transition process.
Services can include:
- Identification of past military and
civilian achievements
- Clarification of transferable and
marketable skills
- Development of a functional resume
appropriate for the civilian workforce
- Instruction and role play of
"best methods" for expanding a professional contact
network
- Informational and job interview
practice
- Salary and benefits negotiation
strategies
- Ongoing career
and emotional support and
counseling
| Other Services:
Life
Transitions can also provide career and job development
services to
the family of the active duty military professional.
If the
family members have also relocated, the spouse or older
children
could benefit from having a counselor assist with
adjustment issues
and/or finding employment.
Along with psychological counseling,
all other services specific
to career
development are available.
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