Although many industries have slowed in hiring, individuals with technical skills are in high demand! Employee growth for skilled laborers is projected to continue through the remainder of 2008 and into 2009. Transitioning military men and women are considered highly valuable in the current market because most military personnel are trained in specialized areas. According to the National Labor Statistics, there has been a 21% increase in hiring for positions that require degreed or skilled labor. This suggests a promising veteran-hiring environment.
Healthcare
As Baby Boomers are aging, the healthcare industry faces a shortage of skilled labor. Workers that are experienced in any aspect of healthcare are encouraged to pursue employment in this field. The medical and technical skills that you have acquired in the military can apply to a variety of healthcare-related jobs.
For example, if you were an HM 8407- Radiation Health Technician in the Navy, you can be an X-Ray Technician in your civilian career!
Healthcare Sectors
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Home Healthcare services
- Hospitals and clinics
- Managed Care facilities
- Medical Device manufacturers
- Medical Offices
- Mental Healthcare facilities
- Outpatient Care centers
- Pharmacies
- Rehabilitation services
- Residential facilities
Candidates with engineering experience are highly desirable to employers because companies need ingenuity and practical application of skills to maintain their success and to optimize profits. Engineers are designers, innovators and problem-solvers. Hiring for engineering candidates is expected to continue at a promising rate. Use your military skills to begin your civilian engineering career!
*For example, if you were a Civil Engineering Corp. 4210- Staff Civil Engineer in the Navy, you can be a Civil Engineer in your civilian career!
Engineering Sectors
- Aerospace
- Biomedical
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Industrial
- Materials
- Mechanical
Employers continue to seek out candidates with technology experience. Security clearances, specialized training, and high aptitude are a few characteristics that make individuals transitioning out of the military ideal candidates. Personnel with varied technical skills are increasingly necessary to maintain and develop technology for companies to remain competitive in fast paced industries. Information Technology, in particular, is growing quickly as companies and organizations seek increased security and development. Communications experience is also highly valuable in the global marketplace. Business expansions require fast and accurate information-sharing. Your technical experience can be applied to many different fields.
*For example, if you were an OS 9720 Seaman - Communications and Operations Specialist in the Navy, you could be a Systems Analyst!
High-Tech Sectors
- Cellular Hardware
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Computer Networks
- Dot-com/Web services
- Electronics
- IT Storage services
- Semiconductor
- Telecommunications
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007. www.bls.gov
1Science Daily, ScienceDaily LLC: 2008. www.sciencedaily.com