May 10, 2014 | Vol. 3 | Issue 7
DAILY DIGEST
HM2 Collier, right, dental departmental career counselor speaks with a Sailor.
PROPER GUIDANCE
Nimitz career counselors assist Sailors Story and photo by MCSN Eli Buguey
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ithout proper guidance a Sailor can miss out on many opportunities offered by the Navy. Juggling work, home life, and underway schedules, creating a long-term career track can get confusing. Those who are confused can benefit from experienced Sailors who can assist in steering toward achieving professional success. Navy Career Counselors on board USS Nimitz can assist Sailors in developing the
best strategy for a fulfilling career. “Ultimately the signature at the bottom of every piece of paper is your own,” said Chief Navy Counselor Dean Miller. “You are ultimately responsible for your career. You need to understand all the programs and policies and what you need to do to get the next rank.” Sailors need to understand that building a strong foundation early in their career will lead to success fur-
ther into their enlistment. Visiting a department career counselor can be that first step. Investing in your career is similar to controlling a bank account, said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 1st Class Chistena Koch, departmental career counselor for Air Department. “It’s their career,” said Koch. “It’s just like it’s your bank account. I can’t save money for you. I can’t fix your career for you. I can Continued on page 4