My husband enlisted right out of high school and is Airborne Infantry. Other than teenage jobs, he doesn't know what he's supposed to put on his resume. His job is strictly on the line - no computer/radio work, etc. He's only 21 and a SGT so his work has been recognized but he's worried about life after the Army.
I think he should start by reading some resume books. There are many out there. Also, what type of job is he loking for? My initial impression says he has little to no job experience that will land him anything other than an entry level job. He's gained some valuable skills but does he have any particular field of expertise? Education? How about his high school activities. Was he on any clubs or teams. Did he accomplish anything of significance in high school other than graduating?
He must be about 22 or so by now. He is competing in the civilian job market with college grads. He should evaluate what he NEEDS to make and what he wants to do prior to leaving the service. I've seen far too many Soldiers run out the door rather than reenlist because they hasd some unrealistic expectation about their marketability. Starting now to analyze what he needs and wants is great. He must also be able to articualte what value he brings to an organization, otherwise he'll be taking a pay cut and managing fast food employees.
If at all possible, get a degree (2 or 4 year) before getting out. From what you wrote his best hope is for a management trainee or assistant manager position in the food or retail markets.
Not trying to belittle anyone but that is the cold reality of civilian work.
hello. I would encourage your husband to visit this website https://www.cool.army.mil/. It is a great resource to see how his skills can transfer to the civilian side. With an infantry background he will be well-suited for a security job. He probably also has some supervisory experience which many employers will find valuable. Remember, that many employers have a mentality to hire someone with a track record of being "great" knowing that they can train someone for an industry. As long as he can portray that on his resume, he probably has a good shot for a job with growth opportunities. That being said, given that he is so young, he is in a great position to start some higher education if that is of interest to him.
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I am a veteran's wife and have served in the Air National Guard..I am now discharged from service and seek assistance as to widow pension from a deceased spouse, her served three-tour VietNam and self with children who received full scholarships based on 100% disability..social security stopped on me for all the years I have been married to him, I have not received the widow's benefit but was nicely given social security to which stopped as the youngest reched 16 today...for me and this family its finding away to support and continue to service in the capacity to perform administrative, personnel or logistic assistance..those things I have been taught to do without rendering less than what I have been taught..But mostly to ope theVA file for the death of my spouseand have rightfully given the children's meanss and my own for that which was taken...Apachecheynne/tired Air National Guard 07
