What are the benefits of a military career in later, civilian life?

Answer 1

Better than a Masters.....Ex Military are Trustworthy and Reliable...I got a job as Security at a local firm just on my Army C.V I was left alone on my first night on duty with £500,000 just me and lots of money, I could have easily walked out the door with the lot but I didn't....The Bloke who employed me to do the Job was ex same Regiment he knew I could be trusted....

Answer 2

Well, speaking from a retiree's viewpoint (retired from the Army, not the job world), my degree and experience helped my land a solid job doing something that I enjoy. All the money that I earn at my job is basically spending money. My retirement paycheck covers my mortgage and bills, so I am living pretty good. In fact, I just bought another house and will buy a new SUV on Monday.

The friendships that I made while in the military are lifelong. My friends are scattered around the world, so when my wife and I travel, we always have someone to visit/place to stay. I have traveled extensively, which has broadened my horizons and allowed me to have a more open mind.

I think that my time in has made me a better person.

Answer 3

As a retired Marine, now in the Civilian sector, I have first hand knowledge of this subject.

What looks good on your resume is:

You have leadership experience.
You are disciplined.
You can make sound and timely decisions.
You make a commitment and keep it.
You are dependable.
You have tact, unselfishness, and loyalty.
You have judgment.

These are the basic leadership traits of the military, which is a disciplined society in itself. So when employers are looking at your resume, and are looking for someone with these traits in their organization, a military person is already pre-qualified. It makes their decision that much easier, knowing what they are going to get.

As a member of upper management, I too, look for these traits and principles in my new hires. It is a good business practice because I don't have to do a lot of training to get the new hire where I want them to be or have to wonder if they are going to be able to assume the responsibilities of the job.

Answer 4

Like others have said, it looks great on a resume. Not to mention the college benefits and job training. The government takes care of you as well... but I suppose it comes back to why you exactly want to go into the military later on in life.

Answer 5

Looks good on a resume

Unless you're a Democrat of course. When Bill Clinton ran against Bob Dole they said "military service is irrelevant".

Of course that changed when Hanoi John Kerry "reported for duty" at the 2004 Dem Convention.

But since none of the current Democrats have any military service, I believe we are back to "military service is irrelevant" now.

Answer 6

Personally I joined the army so that I could get my trainning in communications repair and a security clearing so that I could get a Job at Kennedy space center in florida. Less then a year after getting out of the Army I was working out at the space center. They choose me due to the fact I was in the military, my security clearance and my trainning. Out of the 8 people in my office 7 are former military.

Answer 7

It always looks good on your CV. It shows that you can respect a chain of command, you have self-discipline and you've had good training.

Plus it is always a topic of conversation at an interview. I was once offered a job after my interview, because I said my best personal achievement was being able to shoot someone from 300 metres. The interviewer thought that was great!

Answer 8

Pesioner pay is the ultimate benefit of someone after rendering military service.

Answer 9

Discipline, leadership, experience of dealing with difficult situations. How to work effectively as a team and make decisions on your own or as a team. All good stuff.

Answer 10

the ability to be disciplined, think for yourself under stress, work as part of a team. makes a good line on a cv, can open interviews! my 'claim to fame' "under arctic on nuclear submarine">>> makes them think!