Military Transition - Insights
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Many people may wonder why I post career fairs for people leaving the military on this blog. It was very difficult for me to find the resources that appear on this blog and also on our main web site. A great deal of research and time was performed to bring all of the tools we have posted on both sites. My vision is for these tools to assist you with your military transition. Let me share a personal story with you.
When I was approaching retirement, I spent numerous months on the computer looking for a job. My job search began a year prior to leaving the military. I submitted my resume on many job web sites and to my surprise, I received several responses. The responses I received didn't match with the types of jobs I was looking for and I knew that I had to go after the jobs that I wanted assertively.
So I searched, emailed, and at times called employers to see if I could land a job interview. Still I had very little luck on finding a job that was suitable.
While I was searching for a job, I had a commissioned based business and things were really getting down to the wire financially. Luckily, while in the military, I had saved for a rainy day. Still, I found myself grasping for a part time, minimum wage job and working during the wee hours of the night. Very little help was around and I felt extremely isolated from the civilian world. I was still new to the area and knew very few people who I could call.
Then one day, I decided to continue my search for a job on the internet. I located several local positions that I really wanted to pursue. So I hopped in my car and drove to various employers. By the time I reached the sixth employer, I landed a job interview. It was a military veteran who saw my worth when I handed him my resume. I'm forever grateful to my military comrade.
Now remember, I had only been out of the service for four months by the time I had an opportunity to land a really good job in the civilian sector. My life was changing at the speed of light and I could barely keep up with what was going on around me. I was now a civilian fumbling in the dark to find my way. Yet, I held my head high and pursued what I believed was attainable.
As I drove home from the employer, I was struck by a diesel truck. Luckily, I was at a light and standing still when it happened. The truck driver drove off and fled the scene. I followed him onto the freeway, not knowing what shape my car was in, and called 911 on my cell phone.
Eventually a California High Patrolman signaled for the truck driver to pull over. This occurred after I followed him for 12 miles. My world felt as if it was coming to an end. I finally had good luck getting a job interview and then a dark cloud appeared out of nowhere.
To make a long story short, when I retired, many events took place that were out of my control. There were also times I made bad decisions based on lack of knowledge. I still had to keep pushing towards my goals regardless to adverse circumstances that were thrown in my path.
The reason why I'm sharing this story with you is because many of you will deal with ups and downs while you transition out of the military. My only advise is for you to stay focused on the things that are important to you and to perservere any obstacle that comes your way (the best to your ability).
My genuine desire is for this blog and our main web site to become tools you can use while you transition out of the military. There's a weekly newsletter you can subscribe to and receive various methods to assist you with your military transitioning at www.veteransinmotion.com . There are also means for you to be coached by someone who has been there, done that, and overcame many obstacles that were thrown in their path.
Take a look at the previous posts regarding listed job fairs that may be in your area. I designed both this blog and our main web site at www.veteransinmotion.com as informational tools to get you started with your quest.
Best wishes and may this site be a beacon to help you find your way with your civilian travels. Feel free to drop us a line at vetsinmotion@aol.com for a complimentary coaching session.
Stay safe.
Your Military Transition Coach
Johnetta Matthews
Milblogger
Announcement: There's a career fair in the Anaheim California area on July 28, 2005. Write vetsinmotion@aol.com for the details.
Work military separation military retirement military transition
life
veterans
Iraq
Many people may wonder why I post career fairs for people leaving the military on this blog. It was very difficult for me to find the resources that appear on this blog and also on our main web site. A great deal of research and time was performed to bring all of the tools we have posted on both sites. My vision is for these tools to assist you with your military transition. Let me share a personal story with you.
When I was approaching retirement, I spent numerous months on the computer looking for a job. My job search began a year prior to leaving the military. I submitted my resume on many job web sites and to my surprise, I received several responses. The responses I received didn't match with the types of jobs I was looking for and I knew that I had to go after the jobs that I wanted assertively.
So I searched, emailed, and at times called employers to see if I could land a job interview. Still I had very little luck on finding a job that was suitable.
While I was searching for a job, I had a commissioned based business and things were really getting down to the wire financially. Luckily, while in the military, I had saved for a rainy day. Still, I found myself grasping for a part time, minimum wage job and working during the wee hours of the night. Very little help was around and I felt extremely isolated from the civilian world. I was still new to the area and knew very few people who I could call.
Then one day, I decided to continue my search for a job on the internet. I located several local positions that I really wanted to pursue. So I hopped in my car and drove to various employers. By the time I reached the sixth employer, I landed a job interview. It was a military veteran who saw my worth when I handed him my resume. I'm forever grateful to my military comrade.
Now remember, I had only been out of the service for four months by the time I had an opportunity to land a really good job in the civilian sector. My life was changing at the speed of light and I could barely keep up with what was going on around me. I was now a civilian fumbling in the dark to find my way. Yet, I held my head high and pursued what I believed was attainable.
As I drove home from the employer, I was struck by a diesel truck. Luckily, I was at a light and standing still when it happened. The truck driver drove off and fled the scene. I followed him onto the freeway, not knowing what shape my car was in, and called 911 on my cell phone.
Eventually a California High Patrolman signaled for the truck driver to pull over. This occurred after I followed him for 12 miles. My world felt as if it was coming to an end. I finally had good luck getting a job interview and then a dark cloud appeared out of nowhere.
To make a long story short, when I retired, many events took place that were out of my control. There were also times I made bad decisions based on lack of knowledge. I still had to keep pushing towards my goals regardless to adverse circumstances that were thrown in my path.
The reason why I'm sharing this story with you is because many of you will deal with ups and downs while you transition out of the military. My only advise is for you to stay focused on the things that are important to you and to perservere any obstacle that comes your way (the best to your ability).
My genuine desire is for this blog and our main web site to become tools you can use while you transition out of the military. There's a weekly newsletter you can subscribe to and receive various methods to assist you with your military transitioning at www.veteransinmotion.com . There are also means for you to be coached by someone who has been there, done that, and overcame many obstacles that were thrown in their path.
Take a look at the previous posts regarding listed job fairs that may be in your area. I designed both this blog and our main web site at www.veteransinmotion.com as informational tools to get you started with your quest.
Best wishes and may this site be a beacon to help you find your way with your civilian travels. Feel free to drop us a line at vetsinmotion@aol.com for a complimentary coaching session.
Stay safe.
Your Military Transition Coach
Johnetta Matthews
Milblogger
Announcement: There's a career fair in the Anaheim California area on July 28, 2005. Write vetsinmotion@aol.com for the details.
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