I will be separating from the U.S. Military in < 1 yr with 20 yrs of service. Any employment advice?

Question

Any advice that anyone can provide concerning employment upon completion of my military service will be greatly appreciated!

Background info:

2000-Present Legalman

1987-2000 Aviation Maintenance Administration

2004 - Bachelor's Degree (Liberal Arts with a focus in Law & Paralegal)

Supplemental or Past Employment:

1980-2002 - Room Service (Holiday Inn)
1980-1987 - Road Construction (Asphalt)

Answer 1

Given your background, I would highly recommend law school. You no doubt have the aptitude and background for an excellent career as a lawyer or judge.

Start by taking the LSAT exam at your earliest opportunity. If you score well (say, a 160 or better), law schools will be practically stalking you to attend there - very good schools too.

If you score *exceptionally* well (a 165 and up), you're assured a substantial scholarship at a top-tier law school, or a *full* scholarship at a very good second-tier school. From there, it's a question of whether you're interested in lawyering, a judicial clerkship, or research and teaching.

If, however, a law career does not appeal to you, I'd start with some introspection - what exactly *does* interest you? Then, get some expert advice on tuning up your resume to appeal to that specific industry.

You should be aware that the present job market is one of the dodgiest in modern history. There are plenty of jobs, but most are part-time, or temporary, or in independent contracting - that means no health or other benefits. Get acquainted with your Veterans' Affairs counselor and pick his/her brain - make sure you know where to get health care under VHA benefits, make sure you're working your vet's angle in job applications (you get preferential consideration for almost *any* government job), and any other advantages you can gain.

Best of luck to you; and many thanks for your years of service.

Answer 2

Since you are coming from the military the doors are wide open for you! You can try what has already been suggested that I know has happened in the past...work for a contractor like Lockheed Martin or Raytheon, or some type of govt contractor since I am sure you already have clearances it should be easy. These various contractors are always looking for people with clearances! I wish you the best of luck and know that what ever YOU want to do you will be great at! AND thank you for your service! It is appreciated!

Answer 3

Paralegal sounds like a choice, but this also a time in your life to maybe try something new...something you have always wanted to do. You should have your military pension so you can take a risk. Be a gardener if you like plants. Go back to school and study medicine. With your military background you would make a great employee in any profession.

Answer 4

With aviation maintenance try some of the local airports. They generally start head hunting employees just before they leave the service. My brother was Chief in Navy when he retired at 40 and now has kick *** job with company who handles government contracts for missles. Big Bucks. 20 years shows dedication and that is what they look for as well as experience.

Answer 5

Business Plus Corporation is hiring former military members who have retired to become recruiters for whatever branch of service they retired from. It is a full time job with benefits and bonuses if you get people to join the military. You would be considered a contract recruiter, and the military is going to where civilian are recruiting and the actual military member are doing what they signed up to do and are out there fighting for our freedoms.

call this number: 757 728 3683 (business plus corporation)

Answer 6

Try the temp agencies-if you live near KC, KS I can help you out.
Aloot of people retiring from the military have problems finding a job -due to overqualifications or not having experience related to civilian positions. It may be rough.

Answer 7

How about community based work! Police Officer or Police staff workin with youths or outreach projects ??

Alternatively workin in Finance is profitable gainin your qualification and being a Financial Advisor.

Answer 8

I would say any job in government or city job in your town would and should hire you right away but I would also internship in the court district too. Of course any American women would give you anything you wanted provided that you wear your fatigues to have ***.

Answer 9

You have 20 years in the military...you have better leadership and self-discipline skills than 99.9% of people looking for a job.

Answer 10

I am sure you will have no problem finding employment.

You are probably a very disciplined person and any employer would be happy to have you.

Thank you for you service!