Today’s Inspiring Video is about transitioning out of the military into a meaningful job in civilian life at: http://www.today.com/video/today/53520532#53520532
If getting a new career is on your to-do list for 2014, here are some helpful resources:
• http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/best-veterans-jobs-2013 Not a surprise: The top 10 careers for Veterans that they mention are all hands-on/action-oriented, they are also well-paid. Also see the side tab for Veterans with helpful articles.
• http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/17/top-paid-jobs-post-military-service/ This is another bunch of tidbits about well-paid jobs, but really, it’s most important for you to like what you do…so choose a good match for your skills and life goals.
• If you don’t have a clear idea of your best career match, there are some free skills assessment/career exploration sites, like: http://www.skillcow.com/
• Or if location is your priority, check out: http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/11/01/the-best-places-for-veterans-2013/ and see the careers/jobs that are available in your desired location.
• Maybe you’d prefer to be your own boss? There are lots of resources for Veteran entrepreneurs, like: http://www.entrepreneur.com/veterans/ and http://www.score.org/topics/veteran_guards_reservists and http://www.sba.gov/content/veteran-service-disabled-veteran-owned
• And if education and training are needed to get you to your next step, Veterans Upward Bound can help you be prepared for a successful college or technical program. See more about our free services at www.yc.edu/vub
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