Career Development Blog

You’ve acquired many new skills while serving in the military and you're probably wondering what careers for veterans are out there. Now that you are transitioning to civilian life, wouldn’t it be great to use those skills in a field that is interesting and lucrative? You should be able to take your military experience and use it as a foundation for a new vocation. That’s why so many returning veterans transition into IT careers.

Information technology continues to be a growing field where veterans can apply their skills. Military training generates a talent pool rich in technology and cybersecurity experience. Those skills tend to readily translate to IT careers in civilian life. And demand for IT professionals continues to grow.

If you’re joining the civilian workforce after military service, you may be in need of these 5 veteran job search tips. The key is translating your experience into a civilian context and leveraging your skills and character to stand out. Here are five tips to help you shine in your job hunt.

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Networking specialists are the unsung heroes of offices across the country. They’re responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer and information networks, which most organizations require to run effectively. In fact, in many offices, work comes to a screeching halt if the network goes down.

That’s why Cisco networking specialists are in such high demand—and that momentum isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon. Network administration roles are an increasingly popular (and important) career choice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028.

After proudly serving your country, you want the transition to civilian life to be just as rewarding. You want a good job that lets you provide for your family and offers you a path to bigger things. For some, this transition is easy; others have more obstacles to clear before they are able to settle into a career.