Transition Advice from the Experts

Lessons from Veterans and Military Spouses Already Working in the Civilian Workforce

"You are responsible for your own transition, not the TAP instructor or Uncle Sam"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Don't wait to get started on your next (post military) career"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Find veteran mentors to help"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Careers after the military aren't limited to your specialty (MOS, AFSC or Rating)"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Finding a Job After the Military is a Full Time Job"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Great jobs aren't just waiting for you after the military; get out there and find your dream job"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Start Planning Now for Life After the Military - it won't get easier with time!"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Invest the time and start preparing as early as possible for life after the military"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Finding a job as a Military Spouse is difficult and you should learn how to Network"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Talk with and learn from veterans about their transition and employment experiences"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Learn how to talk about and translate your military experiences, it's critical to success during your transition"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce

"Rank has nothing to do with finding a civilian job, it's about what you can do for the company...period"

- Veteran comment about their transtion into the civilian workforce


Life After the Military

The transition and employment advice on this page was compiled by veterans and military spouses to compliment the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Solider for Life (SFL), SFL-TAP, Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) and Transition GPS (T-GPS) programs. We are not affiliated with the Department of Defense (DoD), military services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) program, HireHeroesUSA, HireOurHeroes or Hiring Heroes program. Our transition expertise is available free of charge and is our way to serve those who served us.


Life After the Military

The transition and employment advice on this page was compiled by veterans and military spouses to compliment the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Solider for Life (SFL), SFL-TAP, Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) and Transition GPS (T-GPS) programs. We are not affiliated with the Department of Defense (DoD), military services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), US Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) program, HireHeroesUSA, HireOurHeroes or Hiring Heroes program. Our transition expertise is available free of charge and is our way to serve those who served us.