Our client was evaluated after serving as an active duty and reserve combat engineer (Army MOS 12B). Since leaving the military his worked as a construction laborer, sign hanger and hotel maintenance worker. He had difficulty with conveying military duties, skills and experience to employers for job he wanted, construction …
The US Army is one of the largest providers of vocational educational training. The army maintains academic training facilities at various installations. Their career catalog includes over 1,000 courses that train entry level and advanced soldiers in the particular skills that are needed to support their mission. The MOS can …
I think the term “hidden” job market is misleading. Before the internet we relied on knowledge about employers from professional organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club, or publications such as The Business Times or Journal for information on businesses, who might have jobs that we are …
We all hear about the term transferable skills analysis when it comes to translating skills of active service members and veterans. How can employers use the same skills when recruiting? Data from the Defense Manpower Data Center provides the # active duty, guard, reservists military occupational specialty, rank, and discharge …
During this continued business pandemic environment, we have seen an increase in marketing of advanced degrees. Are graduate degrees worth pursuing in this economy? Some data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics may surprise you. While some occupations will have higher earnings at the master level and above, deciding on …
Now that I have found my occupation, where should I focus my job search ? Many occupations, job titles and industries are covered in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). If you cannot find your occupation search the A–Z index using similar titles: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/. The search feature can develop numerous publications and articles …
I only mentioned one use of the O*Net in my second post. How can I use the O*Net to identify occupations similar to those performed in the military? The O*Net has a military crosswalk that will get you started, by branch of service and Military Occupational Code (MOC). The results …
As a follow up to the post on careers by activity, here are some occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor that can be considered for a career choice or change. Activity: Materials Control, Inventory Management and Administrative Support Occupations: Expediter, Cargo Agent, Import-Export Agent, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Tool …
The pandemic and restrictions imposed on us to stay home have changed our home, leisure, and work activities and could influence career choices or change. The Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE) published by the Dept. of Labor is one source used by vocational career counselors to “find” jobs and careers …