i got out of the military 2 mths, applied for jobs.no luck. anyone help me with ideas?

Question

background is refueling aircraft and cryogenics i also have a cdl class a with tanker and hazmat i apply everyday to someone in the paper needing a driver, but no luck one guy told me i was too green ?? whats that mean am i being discriminated against for being prior service? gettin poor fast!!!!

Answer 1

Green means young or inexperienced. Try airports or trator trailer type services. Also hit a few military websites, we like to help our own. Use the human network. Check out jobs outside your area if you are willing to relocate or travel. Check out Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corp., Airbus S.A.S., Northrop Grumman Corp., Raytheon Co., National Aeronautics and Space Administration, General Dynamics Corp., GE Aircraft Engines

http://www.boeing.com/
www.lockheedmartin.com/
www.airbus.com/
www.northropgrumman.com
www.raytheon.com
www.nasa.gov/
www.generaldynamics.com
www.geae.com

Answer 2

OK relax. Been there done that have the t-shirt. This happens all of the time with Mom and Pop local trucking companies. Go to Smithway Motor Express and Werner to start. Schneider Trucking has a complete military recruiting site. See addresses below. Fill out the on line application and include your CDL experience.

Second. You have a Reserve committment remaining. Find a USAF reserve unit and sign up. It will bring in cash and help you network with other locals. There are a number of labor brokers in Dallas that will place you for daily work. This helps you network.

Third

Attend every job fair in the area that has fuel or drivers wanted.

Fourth

Look at going to college. You can make money by joining the Guard or Reserve and attending college at the same time.
You will have work before you know it. The US Army will enroll you into ROTC. You can get your commission as an officer in the Guard, be non deployable for the remainder of your college and be a Second LT when you graduate. Your prior service will count towards your pay.

Answer 3

I am going to give you the best advice you can get. It is up to you if you choose to accept the truth or not.
First, everything you do should show attention to detail, skill, education, and experience. The fact that you can not use proper spelling and grammar to ask a question shows me your job application will look the same way. All applications that look like yours go right in the trash.
Second, the fact that you do not know what the term "green" means proves you did not pay attention in your military job. The term originated with the military. A new soldiers uniform was GREEN, greener then the old faded uniforms of experienced soldiers. Hence the term "green troop".
Finally, you have the "blame" mentality thoughts in your head. "I am being discriminated against" It is time to grow up and work hard at making a good first impression and not try and blame others.
Just like your military career job applications, resumes, and interviewing take skills. These do not come after the first try, it takes training and practice. The more you work on your grammar, tack, personal skills, motivation, appearance, etc. the more likely you are to obtain more then a job where you ask "would you like fries with that"!

Answer 4

Hello there sorry to hear that you have had no luck with getting a job. Quite a shock to the system getting back into civilian life. Different work ethics and culture from the military. The secret is get a potential employer convinced that you are the 'Man for the job'.

So what I want you to do is to grap yourself a pen and paper and make a list of all the skills you have accquired whilst you were in the military. These skills are transferrable and can be applied to any suitable job that you apply for and you must have heaps of skills.

Do you have anyone who can compile a CV (Curriculm Vitae) (history of your working life). Your CV should have a section purely devoted to your transferrable skills and should be presented in such away that it will grab the attention of any potential employer.

Once you have your CV compiled send it out to as many employers that you can. You are bound to come up trumps but be warned it may take time and a lot of effort on your behalf before you get that job.

Perhaps you could also sign up with an agency and give them your CV. The agency will keep your resume (CV) on file and will contact you should they have a position that you may be of interest to you.

Please do not get dishearted, and keep your chin up. Good luck and if you need to get in touch you can do so via Q&A.

Bye

Answer 5

Being "green" is not so bad. You are probably used to a commanding officer giving you orders. The business world is not so rigid, but on the other hand, they expect you to figure out what you need to do next and be really frugal about it. This is probably why people are thinking you are "green." You have to sell yourself. You have a CDL "A/hazmat" and you have been in the military. This is great stuff!! You are qualified and have served one of the hardest bosses in the world. Try to find some truckers to hang with, get to know the business better. This is posted under "Dallas" so I imagine there are plenty of oil/chem companies that need hazmat drivers-- people who know how to handle fuel and liquified gases safely.

Answer 6

Too green, means not enough experience. Don't give up though. A book I advise you to read is "What color is my parachute". One of the best ways to find a job is to go door to door and apply for jobs that interest you. Getting jobs through newspapers has a horrible success rate, because your in competition with everybody else reading the newspaper. Some jobs are open, but never get advertised in the newspaper or anywhere. Employers do this, because they don't want to be flooded with applicants. The yellow pages are a good resource. Call up businesses that may need somebody with your skills. Best of luck.

Answer 7

Thank you so much for your service! My husband ran into the same problem when he got out from Motor T (USMC) He ended up reenlisting because he was working construction 16 hours a day for $200.00 a week. Our town was really small and not a lot of work. Since you have experience with aircrafts, try local airports too. Lockheed and Martin are pretty good about hiring service members. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 8

Try posting a resume online and try to be more flexible as far as location. there are regions that are harder to find jobs than others. Check out the base library or the family support center. Have someone look at your resume for critique (that helps too). try government websites like usajobs.com.

Answer 9

no, too "green" means that you don't have enough experience.
the military should have helped you with this upon getting out.
a friend of ours just got out and he attended a program that helped him get prepared career-wise.

it's most likely too late now.

i would just keep applying and try not to be too picky right off the bat.
you sound like you have good experience, but private sector may not see it that way. get some experience and then try to keep climbing higher.

oh, be sure to check your local state job agency. they can help you and so can staffing agencies (temp agencies).

good luck.

Answer 10

You get extra points for civil service jobs like the post office,cops, and sanitation.

You are given an advantage over anyone else who applies or takes the test.