getting jobs after uncharacterized military discharge or ELS?

Question

im wondering if having a uncharacterized military discharged will significantly effect getting a job in the civilian world!!

Answer 1

Nope.

Since you received an ELS, you will not have an employment gap.

So don't even mention it.

Just don't tell people you were ever in the military.

No civilian background check will ever be able to access your military record.

And an ELS won't effect you from getting a security clearance, if you ever apply for a federal job..

That is, the ELS it self, won't effect you.

But the reason for the ELS might have an effect.

Answer 2

I don't believe so. An ELS is basically the same as never had been in. It is not a good nor a bad discharge just a discharge. Back in the 30s - the early 70s...employers looked at your discharge because vets were desirable employees. When the draft ceased to exist, not having served is no longer a negative while having served can be taken as a positive. I think more than likely it is the economy and the glut of people applying for the various jobs. Semper Fi, Z

Answer 3

What did you do get an uncharacterized discharge?

*Ah nevermind, I scrolled down, I see. What you should do is wherever you put in a resume or apply for a job period, of course be truthful with your military service but also put why it was uncharacterized. That's your best bet instead of lying about it, then they find out otherwise and assume something crazy. It shouldn't affect you getting a job though, as long as you tell them why it wasn't an honorable. Good luck

Answer 4

I am not sure what a ELS stands for. When I was in the
service, It wasn't "uncharacterized." It was either a "Medical" or an "Undiserable". You may have not mentioned something
of your record, or they discovered something in their
background check on you. If you check with a Legal Advisor.
You may be able to find out more under the"
"Feeedom of Information Act."

Answer 5

You either received a general discharge under honorable conditions or an other than honorable discharge. It's one or the other. If it's the latter, you lost any Montgomery GI Bill benefits you may have accrued. As for the rest, it depends on the character of your discharge. So, take another look at your DD-214.

Answer 6

Uncharacterized

Answer 7

an ELS is not a dishonorable discharge so it should not affect your search for a job. You don;t need to include details-agree with previous. Just include dates.

Answer 8

just put discharged or just the dates or leave them out all together

Answer 9

not too much freedom and democracy in the military, is there? freedom and democracy.

Answer 10

probably not. You can still find a job.