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CONTENTS
Volume 17, Issue 1
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MORE THAN MONEY Military skills translate well to a surprising number of different career paths in financial services.
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EVERY ISSUE
INDUSTRY INTEL
24 / HIGH TIME FOR TECH
8 / NEW YEAR MEANS NEW OPPORTUNITIES
12 / MORE THAN MONEY
TRANSITION
Military skills translate well to a surprising number of different career paths in financial services.
10 / SMOOTH MOVE OR TRAIN WRECK? When it comes to financing your transition, it’s largely up to you.
16 / HOT JOBS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Cover photo by Wes Bender
TAP/ACAP MANAGERS: NEED MAGAZINES? EMAIL COURTNEY MILLER
This growing career field offers great pay, job security and upward mobility.
26 / HOT JOBS IN IT
GET HIRED 34 / GET HIRED™ OPPORTUNITY INDEX These employers are advertising in this issue and want to hear from you. Contact them today.
courtney.miller@victorymedia.com
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EVERY ISSUE
MONTHLY MUSTER
NEW YEAR MEANS NEW OPPORTUNITIES DEAR READERS: It’s a new year, and with it comes a revamped military retirement system, a pay raise for active duty service members and a slight boost in the BAH for 2018. If you’re getting out in 2018, you’re probably more focused on launching your civilian career: where you’ll work, whether your civilian salary will equal your military compensation, and how to negotiate the intricacies of civilian health care and retirement benefits. G.I. Jobs has been helping transitioning military figure all that out since 2001. In every issue we spotlight two particular industries that are actively recruiting military talent. This month we focus on surprising careers
in financial services and banking, where you’ll meet three young, post9/11 veterans who found the soft skills they learned in the military apply well to this fast-paced world of money. Financial services employers recruit more than money managers. IT and cyber security specialists are in big demand, as are project managers and operations managers. You’ll find a list of the hottest jobs for veterans in financial services on pages 16 and 18. We also explore careers in the information technology field, where the most in-demand jobs are more in line with what you would expect. Look for them on page 26. If you want to broaden your research, be sure to visit GIJobs.com. There you’ll find valuable resources to help you with your military-tocivilian transition, including the Getting a Job Field Manual, the Mother of All Transition Guides and Google Hangouts with company recruiters, who share behind-the-scenes intel on how to get hired. If you’re headed to school first, you’ll also find resources to help you decide what type of education best fits your career goals and how to get the most of your GI Bill. This year, resolve to be among the hundreds of thousands of veterans who have successfully transitioned to amazing civilian careers. Best of luck, Mike Stevens Chief Operating Officer
13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (Ret.) U.S. Navy, 33 years
Publisher
Rich McCormack Editor-in-Chief
Shane Christopher Chief Operating Officer
Mike Stevens Chief Product Officer
Daniel Nichols
PRODUCTION Managing Editor Dan Fazio Art Director Edgar Reynolds Contributing Writers
K.P. Kulski, Marty Levine, Dan Swanson, Tim Malloy Melanie Brassfield, Andrea Lovas VP of Digital Media Sean McAlister Digital Marketing Manager Daniel Caliguire Assistant Digital Marketing Manager Bri Phillis Brand Marketing Manager Justin Pearson Digital Marketing Coordinator Tim Malloy Digital Marketing Assistant Caleb Ostrander CIRCULATION Customer Service Manager Courtney Miller ADVERTISING VP of Business Development Scott Shaw Ad Fulfillment Specialist Tori Mason
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TRANSITION
GI FINANCE
FIRST IN A 2-PART SERIES
SMOOTH MOVE OR TRAIN WRECK ? When it comes to financing your transition, it’s largely up to you.
BY JOSEPH MONTANARO, USAA*
I READ A STARTLING FIGURE RECENTLY. Roughly a quarter of a million service members — the equivalent of a medium-size city — leave the military each year. You or your spouse may decide to retire after 20-plus years or separate after six or eight, but one thing’s for sure —at some point you will make the move to the civilian world. Planning well in advance can make the difference between a smooth move and a train wreck. In this two-part series, I’ll look at six financial aspects of this transition— what you should expect and the moves you should consider making. CASH FLOW
Expectations: The harsh reality is that lots of people in the military are living paycheck-to-paycheck. The move to civilian life could make things better ... or worse. Different types of compensation, the ability to negotiate benefit packages, child care, increased health care costs and the disappearance of housing and subsistence allowances all could be part of the experience. Execution: Before you transition out of the military, calculate your monthly expenses and start building a cash stash to cover those outlays for at least six to 12 months. This money could be used to fill the gap if you can’t find a job right away. That cushion gives you some breathing room to be choosy about where you want to work and might even help cover a down payment on a new home if you must move. Clearly, this isn’t an overnight task. The best way to ensure success is to set up a transition fund when you first join the military and systematically add to it over time. Projecting a civilian budget is a closely related task and can be an eye opener. If you’re separating (as opposed to retiring), you might have to add a four-figure sum into your expenses to pay for health care. Unlike life in the military, you’ll be able to decide where you want to live. But you’ll also have to foot the bill for higher cost areas and a larger tax bill.
TAXES
Expectations: Speaking of taxes, I’m not sure there’s an expense I like less, except maybe getting a new roof. But like paying for a roof, you can’t avoid doling out the dough to Uncle Sam. The sad truth is that joining the civilian world will probably make your tax situation worse. Think about it. How much of your total income is tax free? At the very least, there are tax-free housing and subsistence allowances that can equate to a third or more of your gross income in the military. That will change. Execution: Taxes are a factor to consider as you evaluate civilian job opportunities, calculate cost of living or just try to determine what it’s going to take to maintain an equivalent lifestyle. USAA’s Separation Assessment Tool allows you to compare civilian and military income and accounts for cost of living in different locations as well as the loss of tax advantages offered in the service. Next month I’ll focus on insurance, retirement and other areas important to your financial transition from the military.
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*USAA is a paid client
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INDUSTRY INTEL
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MORE THAN MONEY Military skills translate well to a surprising number of different career paths in financial services. BY DAN FAZIO
LIKE MANY TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERS, Army Capt. Brooke Jones-Chinetti wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after the military. Now she’s helping other veterans figure that out as director of operations for the Military and Veterans Affairs program for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York City. “Being in a position and with an organization where I get to assist folks in navigating that transition is the best job I can imagine,” she says. A former HR officer, JonesChinetti, 31, oversees the strategy, operations and execution of the program’s pillars: employment, veteran 12
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acclimation and development, and small business & strategic initiatives. She loves being able to continue serving those who served. “I am so proud of the work we do to ensure veterans transition into corporate America and have development tools once they do,” she says. WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS SECTOR Justin Barquet, 34, wasn’t looking for a career in financial services when he left active duty in the Air Force in 2007. But he found that the skills he learned in the military are directly applicable to the financial services field. Today he
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FINANCIAL SERVICES uses a mix of analytical and project management skills to assess Citi’s* information security programs to identify pain points and improvement opportunities. “The skills I learned in the military that apply to my role are attention to detail, accountability, importance of diversity, respect for others, leadership and being a change agent,” he says. Recruiters in the financial services industry seek veterans for a wide variety of career paths not typically associated with managing money. The soft skills the military teaches transfer well to many positions, including the more traditional roles. “Based on my own transition from the post9/11 military into the financial services sector, I am confident that other veterans can and should consider this sector for employment post-military,” says John Tien, a retired Army colonel who now
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serves as a managing director in Citi Retail Services. “Financial services is a sector that has a broad and deep range of opportunities both in terms of substance and geography. At Citi, we employ U.S. military veterans in every one of our major operations
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centers, and they are thriving.” Veterans are used to making life-and-death decisions at a young age, often with limited information and in fastchanging environments, says Jones-Chinetti. That gives them a big advantage,
says Michelle Kuranty, who heads up the Military and Veteran Recruiting team at JPMorgan Chase. “Veterans possess transferable skills that are key to these roles,” Kuranty says. “Their work environment, training and values provide a highly desirable level of ability that is hard to replicate within their civilian counterparts. We notice this particularly in areas such as problem solving, dedication to tasks and defensive analysis.” ON-BASE TRAINING Given his finance MOS in the Army, a career in financial services might seem like an obvious choice for Branndon Briggs. Except that Briggs, 27, works in IT – a career path he knew little about when he heard about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, a 12-week apprenticeship program for active duty service members who are transitioning from the military. “I have always been interested in IT,” Briggs says. “My original plan during the early months of my separation was to continue my finance career. However, when I began interviewing with Prudential, I was told about the position on the SharePoint Engineering team and decided it sounded like a very interesting career change. I worked to understand and learn everything I could about SharePoint before joining the Corporate Fellowship Program, and have enjoyed every day since I started.” Thousands of veterans have found successful post-military careers in financial services, and employers are actively recruiting more. Check out some of the most in-demand jobs for veterans on the following two pages.
*Company is a paid advertiser in this issue.
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HOT JOBS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES WHAT YOU’LL DO
BUSINESS ANALYST
PROJECT MANAGER
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14% (management analysts) through 2024
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Bachelor’s degree preferred, but military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but military experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Paypal
JPMorgan Chase, Prudential
JPMorgan Chase, Citi*
JPMorgan Chase, Citi*, Prudential
JPMorgan Chase
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HOT JOBS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES WHAT YOU’LL DO
IT SPECIALIST
You’ll oversee the provision of services, making sure operations are running smoothly and efficiently in order to meet the expectations and needs of customers and clients.
You’ll focus on key process improvements by instituting consistency in information across global and regional products through analysis, building data/object models, and building automated tools.
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Bachelor’s degree and 1-10+ years relevant experience in IT, financial industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, as well as 3-5 years banking, retail or other related sales and service experience.
High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of experience
Prudential, American Express, PNC Financial Services Group†
Citi*, Prudential, U.S. Bank, PNC Financial Services Group†
Citi*, KeyBank†, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo*, Fifth Third Bank
Citi*, Prudential, Visa, PNC Financial Services Group†
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
CAPTAIN
BROOKE JONES-CHINETTI Director of Operations, Military and Veterans Affairs, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
What inspired you to serve your nation? I was recruited to West Point to play tennis. When I did my recruiting visit, I fell in love with the school, its commitment to service, the incredible camaraderie, and the most exceptional people I have ever met. I had an intense desire to serve something bigger than myself, and the Army fit the bill.
Best advice for transitioning service members? Network, network, network. I am the queen of a cold email. Reach out to individuals who are in the industry you want to get into and try to pick their brains. However, ensure you have specific questions you want to go through and have a deliberate ask. 20
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How long before separation did you begin your job search? Not soon enough! I started getting serious about six months prior to separation. I highly recommend starting at least a year out. Start asking questions, networking and researching what you want. What didn’t work in your job search? Early on, I realized that people aren’t going to actively seek you out just because you are a veteran. It’s important to sell yourself and do the due diligence on various organizations. There are a lot of great resources, but they aren’t going to do the hard work for you. Finding a full-time job is a full-time job. In your opinion, what is the biggest obstacle facing service members transitioning from the military? The biggest obstacles are a loss of network and lack of mentorship. I had incredible former bosses and mentors in the military (most of whom I still speak with). However, they were senior leaders and didn’t have experience with transitioning, and their connections outside of the military were also limited. It took a while to build up my network outside of the Army and find women I wanted to emulate and get to know.
Age: 31 Military Service: Captain (O-3), Army (2009-2015) MOS: Adjutant General (42B) Education: • Bachelor’s degree, U.S. Military Academy, 2009 • MBA, Columbia Business School, 2018
MASTER SERGEANT
JUSTIN T. BARQUET
Vice President, Continuous Improvement Project Lead, Global Information Security, Citi*
What is your typical day like? My tasks range from defining project scopes, identifying project stakeholders, developing project plans, conducting interviews, documenting process flows in order to identify synergies and develop future processes that can be implemented across sectors and globally, and then measure and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the resulting transformation. Why did you choose this career path? Like many veterans, I didn’t set my sights on a career specifically in the financial service industry, but have found that the skills I learned while in the military have been directly applicable to my career in this industry. What worked best in your job search? Refine, refine, refine. I sent my résumé from one free résumé review site to another, continually making tweaks based on their feedback, until the only feedback I received was that it was an amazing résumé.
Age: 34 Military Service: Master Sergeant (E-7), Air Force (2001-2007) Air Force Reserve (2008-Present) AFSC: Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman (2A671)/Air Force Structural (3E371) Education: • Bachelor’s degree, technical management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2012 • Master’s degree, operation management, University of Arkansas, 2015 • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Flagler College, 2017
What’s the biggest challenge in your civilian job? The biggest challenge that I face is a blessing and a curse. Working with partners and suppliers around the world means it can sometimes be a challenge to communicate messages in a way that is easily understood by all parties. I try to incorporate the “rules of eight” when developing presentations; which basically states that a message should be conveyed eight different ways to be best received by an audience. Best advice for transitioning service members? My best advice to transitioning service members is to look for companies with transitional programs like Citi’s Military Officer Leadership Program that will utilize your military experiences and allow you to develop your business acumen and professional skillsets in a practical manner. This will help you to hone your craft before you are expected to deliver production results. Also, utilize online services to help you effectively translate your sought-after military experiences into a résumé that will resonate with civilian employers.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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BRANNDON BRIGGS Systems Development Analyst, Prudential Financial
When were you hired by Prudential? I started working for Prudential under the Corporate Fellowship Program in January 2017 and was hired full time May 15, 2017. The Corporate Fellowship Program is a 12-week apprenticeship program for active duty service members who are transitioning from the military into corporate America. The program, which is offered at no cost to the service member or the host company, is combination of on the job training and classroom work as soldiers complete their active duty. What do you do at Prudential? I am part of the SharePoint Engineering team tasked with bringing SharePoint and other Office 365 Products to Prudential in an effort to increase collaboration.
What hours and days do you typically work? I typically work 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. I’m also able to work from home on Fridays. Best advice for transitioning service members? My advice would be to take advantage of every opportunity you have. If you know someone who has recently transitioned to the civilian workforce, ask for their assistance in getting an interview at the company. If you see a flier for a new program, call or email the program manager right away to find more information. Finally, it’s never too early to start searching for a job post transition. It’s always better to be over prepared than underprepared.
What is your typical day like? My typical day is a mix of helping employees understand SharePoint, providing demos to groups of employees, and troubleshooting any issues that are being reported. I also help analyze changes to current Office 365 products, along with any upcoming products that may be useful to Prudential employees.
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Age: 27 Military Service: Sergeant (E-5), Army (2013-2017) MOS: Finance (36B) Education: • Bachelor’s degree, business administration and finance, Monmouth University, 2013 • Master’s degree, digital forensics and cyber investigation, UMUC, 2017
What’s the coolest thing about your job? I love the flexibility and stability of my job. I don’t have to worry about coming into work to find out I’m going to be leaving for weeks, months, years at a time. I know what my schedule is going to be and can move my hours around if needed. Also, working from home has its perks!
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INDUSTRY INTEL
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
HIGH TIME FOR TECH This growing career field offers great pay, job security and upward mobility.
BY DAN SWANSON
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LET’S FACE IT, technology is the future – and the future is here. From driverless cars and cryptocurrencies becoming mainstream to AI and better-thanever virtual reality, we’re definitely going to be seeing some pretty cool technology this year. Have you thought about working for a Military Friendly® Employer in this field when you get out? Careers in IT are projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s faster than the average for all occupations. And as Mike Powers, a veteran recruitment specialist at TEKsystems†, says, “Veterans respond well to task-oriented work, and excel in providing structure and focus to their environment … Their leadership skills also allow them to take initiative when the plan veers off course and work towards getting things back on track.” What’s more - Susan Graye, global talent acquisition manager, Veteran, Inclusion & Diversity, at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, noted adaptability, leadership skills, tenacity and always “staying curious” as being the biggest strengths vets bring to her company. You heard that right: one of the fastest-growing fields has companies looking to hire you for your military experience. If that doesn’t sell you on starting your search for an IT career today, I don’t know what will. †
Company is a paid client.
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MEDIAN SALARY
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INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
DATA ANALYST
BUSINESS OPERATIONS ANALYST
You’ll develop software and applications to keep your company on the cutting edge.
You will ensure the safety and security of sensitive data related to computer systems, networks and data storage.
Work with all the “big data” that your company continues to gather around their products and use that data to drive efficiency and performance.
You will perform systems analysis and development tasks to improve workflows and operating efficiency, including making recommendations to standardize procedures and processes, introducing new technology and improving existing technology.
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Bachelor’s degree preferred, with relevant experience and certifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Bachelor’s degree, relevant equivalent work experience
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, TEKsystems†, IBM†
TEKsystems†, Leidos, Hewlett Packard
TEKsystems†, Leidos, Comcast
TEKsystems†, The Home Depot, Comcast
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NETWORK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
WEB DEVELOPER
You will track financial and business performance to drive future projects, investments and resource allocation.
Network and computer systems admins are responsible for installing network and computer systems. They also manage maintaining, repairing and upgrading network and computer systems.
You will be responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites, from layout to function. Additionally, you’ll strive to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation.
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Bachelor’s degree preferred, with relevant experience
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HCA, Autozone
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, AECOM*, IBM†
TEKsystems†, The Home Depot, Hilton
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Age: 47 Military Service: Master Gunnery Sergeant (E-9), Marine Corps (1990-2014) MOS: Career Recruiter (8411/8412)/Maintenance Management Specialist (0411) Education: • Master’s degree, information technology management – information security/assurance and digital forensics, Trident University International, 2010 • Bachelor’s degree, information technology management, Trident University International, 2007
MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT
JASON TRUMAN Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
What do you do? I search for talent to fill job vacancies our company is seeking to fill. I focus on hard-to-fill roles as well as high-quantity hiring ramps to make sure we meet the needs of our business units. How long before separation did you begin your job search? I started 8-9 months out. Many people stated, to include employers, that it should be 3-4 months out, but that seemed too short of a time, especially when you plan to relocate and have a family to provide for post-military. The transition is hard; start early! What was the hardest part of your job search? Being declined when you did not even have a chance to interview, as well as the rejection from those roles you did interview to fill. It is tough when you know you can bring value and perform the job but you do not get the offer.
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Did you use social media in your job search? Yes. I relied heavily on LinkedIn for making connections and asking for informational calls. My conversations and interest in Hewlett Packard Enterprise all started with a connection “liking” a post from an HP Talent Sourcer.
Where do you see your career taking you? I would like to continue to grow in my role and take on new and different responsibilities, whether that is me moving laterally within the organization to learn more about the business or being provided the opportunity to move up. I want to continue to learn, grow and add value.
How many interviews did you do with your current employer? Great question. The first job I interviewed for had 5-6 interviews but I did not get the job offer. Several months later, I had the opportunity to interview again. I had another 5-6 interviews and was offered the position, which I did not hesitate to accept.
PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS
BRAD MCINTIRE Business System Analyst, Leidos
What do you do? I work with Microsoft SharePoint to provide a central collaboration and document management platform for various workgroups and contracts where information is access controlled and easy to find based on keywords and design of webpages showing the information. I customize pages with various computer languages. What was the best interview question you faced? How do you handle stress and pressure? What was it about your résumé that helped you land this job? My skillset with Microsoft SharePoint and the ability to focus on the user experience in designing the structure of the site and the customization of the web pages. What was the hardest part of your job search? Not hearing back from the company that you thought you were a perfect fit for. Translating military skills to the civilian equivalent.
What is the best part of the civilian job world? Not hearing: “If it isn’t in your seabag, it doesn’t matter.” What part of your job did the military prepare you for the most? The commitment to doing the job correctly and giving it 110 percent the first time around.
Age: 47 Military Service: Petty Officer Second Class (E-5), Navy (1988-1998) Rating: Storekeeper (Now Logistics Specialist) Education: • Bachelor’s degree, organizational management, Eastern University, 2007 • MBA; Eastern University, 2010
Best advice for transitioning service members? Start your job search early, and if you want to stay connected to the military find a position with a government contract and leverage your security clearance. Connect with people at the company or industry. Remember the civilian world is not like your unit and the camaraderie mentality is different.
McIntire shakes the hand of Leidos CEO Roger Krone.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SERGEANT
MEGAN J. MARTINE Project Business Development Specialist, Leidos
Age: 41 Military Service: Sergeant (E-5), Marine Corps (1995-2002) MOS: Motor Transport Operator (3531) Education: Bachelor’s degree, business/management, University of Phoenix, 2009
Is this your first job out of the military? No, I did preserved floral sales, I was an executive administrative assistant for a wireless telecom company, and I was a recruiter. What do you do now? I currently work on an O&G contract doing technical editing for environmental remediation projects and legal UST work. I also do business development with California Air Force bases. What was the best interview question you faced? The best interview question I am always faced with is how well I work on a team. As a recruiter, my favorite question to pose was, “What is a weakness that you’d like to improve on?” This always makes folks vulnerable, yet makes them think outside the box. What was the hardest part of your job search? The hardest part was “what” I wanted to do, and what field I wanted to do it in. I didn’t feel like driving trucks anymore, so I used the logistics skills I picked up, as well as my marketing attitude, and made it work for me. It was advantageous to try several industries, and I felt that I was valuable in each of them.
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What’s the biggest challenge? The biggest challenge is assuming what civilians already think of you. Toss that out the window. You are your your own asset and liability. What you bring to the table as an individual can’t be pigeon-holed into a perspective. Stay ORIGINAL! Smile, be objective yet firm with your viewpoints. Network! Even if you are not a people person, there is a lot to learn from civilians. Attend a corporate or city industry mixer or other similar event. The transition isn’t as difficult as you think.
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AARON GRIEGER Site Service Technician, Apple (TEKsystems†)
What do you do? Install and connect switches and servers that support iCloud, iTunes, Siri, etc., at the Apple data center. What is your favorite part of your day? Getting a new ticket, planning out the tasks that will need to get done and getting all the materials that will be necessary. What was it about your resume that helped you land this job? Just general military experience. People associate the military with hard work and that led to me getting hired. Age: 34 Military Service: Sergeant (E-5), Marine Corps (2001-2005, 2008-2009) MOS: Tactical network specialist (0656) Education: Associate degree, Arizona State University, 2016
What’s the biggest challenge? Taking the time to go back to school for more training. What part of your job did the military prepare you for the most? Being able to adapt to changing circumstances, even if you do not necessarily agree with what is being done. Many people will get a bad attitude and complain, whereas this is something common in the military and myself as well as other veterans just shrug and move on. Best advice for transitioning service members? Don’t try to change everything about yourself to try to adjust. Know what kind of environment you enjoy working in and look for something that fits you instead of the other way around.
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ERIK HETRICK Business Systems Consultant, TEKsystems†
What do you do? I do data analysis for reporting to Wells Fargo executives of program health, as well as design and manage the program SharePoint sites to ensure effective programs for our project managers. Why did you enlist in the military? I wanted direction and purpose while being able to further my career and obtaining the discipline to pursue higher education.
Age: 34 Military Service: Sergeant (E-5), Marine Corps (2001-2008) MOS: Marine Security Guard Education: Bachelor’s degree, business administration, American Public University System, 2010
Did you use social media in your job search? I used LinkedIn quite a bit, which has proven to be the most effective way for me to find new opportunities. How long before separation did you begin your job search? By the time I got out I was actively enrolled full time in college. So I would say I started about six months prior. Really getting my degree was the first and most valuable step to being successful. What is the best part of the civilian job world? I get to work from home and spend my evenings with my family. How specifically did you relate your military experience to the job you were applying for? Being a Marine you learn very fast that while you may have not done a specific task, you have been given the tools and training to adapt to conquer any challenge. Working in the financial industry is very much the same. You don’t know what each day will bring but you know that no matter what you can take on the challenge.
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