Navigate your military-to-civilian career path with confidence
Custom career recommendations based on your MOS, experience, and goals
Build professional networks and connect with industry veterans
Real-time salary data, growth trends, and skill requirements
See how we analyze your military background to recommend optimal career paths
Enter your MOS, experience, and goals for a complete career transition strategy with networking contacts and job search optimization.
Create Your Career PlanDifferent industries value military experience differently. Here's where veterans typically find the most success:
$75,000 - $120,000
Programming, Cloud platforms, Security clearance, Problem-solving
3-6 months
Security+, AWS/Azure, CISSP, PMP
$45,000 - $85,000
Patient care, Crisis management, Attention to detail, Teamwork
6-18 months
Nursing degree, EMT, Healthcare admin, Medical coding
$50,000 - $90,000
Process optimization, Inventory management, Vendor relations, Analytics
2-4 months
APICS, Six Sigma, PMP, Supply chain certifications
$45,000 - $75,000
Leadership, Crisis response, Investigation, Communication
3-12 months
Police academy, Security training, Federal law enforcement, POST certification
Military networks are powerful, but civilian career success requires expanding your professional connections:
Professional networking and job discovery
Mentorship and industry connections
Industry credibility and learning
Industry insights and relationship building
Military service provides unique advantages in the civilian job market: leadership experience, ability to work under pressure, discipline, and problem-solving skills. However, these advantages must be properly communicated and positioned.
Identify your strengths, interests, values, and transferable skills from military service.
Analyze industry trends, salary ranges, growth potential, and skill requirements.
Identify missing skills and create a plan to acquire them through training or experience.
Develop professional relationships in your target industry through strategic networking.
Create a professional brand that effectively communicates your military value to civilian employers.
Execute a targeted job search with optimized applications, networking, and interview preparation.
Marine Corps → Tech Sales Manager
"Used the career planner to identify tech sales. Leveraged military leadership experience and exceeded quota in first year."
Air Force → Project Manager
"Career plan helped me get PMP certification before separation. Landed PM role at defense contractor immediately after service."
Career plans automatically update your resume with relevant skills and experience for your target industry.
Resume Builder →Salary negotiations and benefit analysis integrate with your overall financial transition planning.
Financial Planning →Career milestones sync with your transition timeline to ensure you're job-ready at separation.
Timeline Planner →Align your GI Bill usage with career goals to maximize both education value and employment outcomes.
GI Bill Planning →Get a personalized career transition plan with industry insights, networking strategies, and job search optimization.
Start Your Career PlanStart career planning 12-18 months before separation for optimal results. This allows time for skill development, networking, and strategic job searching. However, effective transitions can happen in 3-6 months with focused effort.
Not necessarily. While related fields offer easier transitions, many veterans successfully change industries. Focus on transferable skills and growing industries where veterans are valued, regardless of direct military relevance.
Certifications can be valuable for demonstrating civilian credentials and filling skill gaps. However, prioritize certifications that are truly required or highly valued in your target industry rather than collecting them randomly.
