Military to Civilian Transition Resources
Resources for Military Professionals Considering a Civilian Career
The links below will take you to related content on the Orion Talent website.
Transition Stories
In order to give you some insight from those who have 'been there, done that', we present you veterans who have successfully transitioned to civilian life and are willing to share their experiences. Read some transition stories here.
Getting Started
Making the transition from military to civilian life is an exciting time in the life of a veteran. Your location, career, and compensation are among the many things that will be changing. This opportunity to start a new chapter in your life also presents many challenges, perhaps the most overwhelming of which is finding and securing a satisfying civilian job. Orion Talent is here to make your military to civilian career transition a successful one.
These links can help get you started: Planning for Your Transition | Transition Timeline | Getting to Know Corporate America | Suggested Reading List
Industries and Positions
What are you qualified for? We've been asked this question thousands of times. Just as the positions in the military vary widely, so do the career tracks in the corporate world. Your next career should be based on both your qualifications and the type of work you'd like to do. Learn about some of the industries and career fields that many Orion candidates choose to enter as they separate from the military. Hopefully this will give you a better idea of which opportunities exist and where you may want to focus your efforts. Visit Orion's Industries and Positions page.
Creating Your Resume
As a transitioning military professional, you've most likely never before been required to create a professional resume. A resume is a snapshot of your accomplishments, education and work experience. It should reflect your strengths in a concise and coherent manner. Through your resume you typically have about 30 seconds to convince a potential employer that you deserve an interview. In today's competitive job market, a well-written resume is an important tool to get your foot in the door and on your way to landing the perfect position.
Here are some links to help you develop your resume for success: Resume Preparation | Translating Your Resume for Civilian Use | Resume Formats | Sample Resumes
All About Interviewing
Are you ready to learn about interviewing in the civilian world? The links below will help you along that path.
Interview Basics | Types of Interviews | Interview Play-by-Play | Thank-you Notes | Most Common Interview Mistakes | Sample Interview Questions | Preparing for a Sales Interview | Preparing for a Management Interview | Preparing for an Orion Hiring Conference
Follow-up Interviews and the Final Stages of the Hiring Process
Learn about the final stages of the hiring process with the following resources.
Second Interviews - Keys to Success | Receiving an Offer and Negotiating | Paving the Way for Other Veterans