I am currently unemployed and need a job fast. Not sure what an infentry marine can do.
2006-08-09 10:23:58 · 5 answers · asked by matthew_marine81 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Semper Fi!! Regardless of your rank and number of years in the Corps, I agree with the suggestion that you have discipline, a work ethic, skills, and experience that smart employers value. The civilian world MAY know management, but they definitely DON'T know LEADERSHIP. You do!
To generate some income immediately - not necessarily long-term - visit the Craigslist.org sub-site for your location. Craigslist is a giant online classifieds sites, broken down into sub-sites by location. Check out the Jobs and also the "Gigs" (short-term jobs). That will put some cash in your pocket right now. http://www.craigslist.org How to use Craigslist? See http://jobhunt.typepad.com/jobsearching/2006/07/using_craigs_li.html
1.) Figure out what you want to do. It's the first question people will ask you, and if you don't know what you want, they can't help. The Minnesota Dept of Employment has a GREAT Website for helping - http://www.deed.state.mn.us/cjs/cjsbook/index.htm - particularly helping you figure out your skills.
2.) Check out the Marine Corps League to start your networking. You know who you'll find there, and they'll be glad to help another former Marine. Networking is THE BEST way to get a job. Visit the MCL Website - http://www.mcleague.com/mdp/ - and look for a local detachment. Most have montly meetings.
3.) Your local state's employment office has many resources, including jobs and counseling. As a veteran, you may qualify for some training and other special assistance. Job-Hunt.org has all the state employment offices listed at http://www.job-hunt.org/state_unemployment_offices.shtml - go there to pick out your state.
4.) Employment super sites like http://www.indeed.com can be a big help because of all the job postings you can search through at one time.
5.) Federal government jobs - several sources - http://www.fedworld.gov/ http://www.usajobs.opm.gov and US Postal Service jobs - http://www.usps.com/employment/welcome.htm
6.) http://www.Job-Hunt.org is a portal to over 6,000 job and career sites, including 5,000 by state. It also has employment super sites (like Indeed.com and Craigslist), associations and societies (like the Marine Corps League), Government Websites, etc. It's definitely worth a visit - all of the links I've listed here are in Job-Hunt.org.
Speaking as a former Marine myself, I was pushed towards police work or security when I got out, but I used what I learned about computers in the Corps and became a programmer instead. I was not a grunt; I was an 0240, and I wasn't excited about the hours and the life associated with security type jobs, but now I spend most of my time at a desk. I'm happy doing this.
The real question is what YOU want.
Good luck! And, thanks!!
2006-08-11 02:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by Job Search Pro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-22 23:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its hard to get a job no matter what ur skills or previous jobs were! i have a friend that just got out of the marines 5 months ago and right now he is working as a security guard outside of a store! but he is waiting for a call from the local state prison to be a prison guard! maybe u should consider being a prison guard too! where i live in California they make good money! like 60 to 80 thousand dollars a year! but u may have to wait a long time for a call back, maybe even up to a year! so just be patient! u'll find a good job sooner or later!
2006-08-10 23:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could say I was a former Marine, but I can say that I have worked around former Marines for years, both in the Criminal Justice field, working at a privately owned State penitentiary here in Texas, and in the railroad in Columbus, Ohio. They're a great bunch to work with, and I can only be green-with-envy that I am not one of ya'll. God Bless you.
2006-08-09 10:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you need to do is break down the skills that you have as a result of your Marine training. Boot Camp alone provided you with many skills that employers look for in candidates. Especially reliability and discipline. Take a look at your tour of duty, and figure out the individual skills that you have. Then, civilianize them so employers can recognize your talents.
2006-08-09 10:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I presume being in marine corps you are american. address of former employer would be written as :- HM Forces Army or US Armed Forces (Marines) details on interview. Your pay scale is based on the position you are applying for so maybe a little research would not go amiss
2016-03-19 06:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the former infantry guys I knew tried to become and most became cops. Seems there are alot of similitaries between the two.
2006-08-09 15:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by PinkBrain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i don't have the answer for marines, but the army just came out with a new website, that lists civilian jobs by your military MOS, if you happen to know the army equavilant
good luck
2006-08-09 10:35:44 · answer #8 · answered by stodgypodgy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bouncer hey go to Miss. or new Orleans 20 + bucks an hour for help down there all kinds of work
2006-08-10 05:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-09 19:21:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋