Friday, January 9, 2015

By Enid Hinton


The transition from active military into civilian life could be challenging without a job. However, there are employers with a reputation of offering excellent pay perks to ex-service men. With this list of the best job opportunities for veterans you have an idea where to begin searching and what to expect.

Management Consultant- the efficiency and discipline that is characteristic of military service makes ex-soldiers very good managers. Employers are attracted by the ability to solve problems and deliver on expectations without ignoring procedures. These are the traits that help institutions to deal with performance and structural weaknesses. The expected salary for this position is 98,000 in a year.

IT Programs Manager- IT managers understand what their juniors and seniors do for the purposes of managing work flow and delivery. This is similar to military training where a soldier is required to cover for his senior in case of a mishap. As the manager, you will be expected to meet project deadlines and according to specifications. The annual salary is around 96,300 dollars.

Aerospace/Aviation Manager- aviation experience within the military will get you a job as a civilian aviation manager with a salary of 84,000 every year. As a manager, your work will be to design, develop and implement projects within the aviation industry. The role requires a lot of research, integration and extensive testing before the project is commissioned.

Business Development Manager- Leadership is an incredible attribute of ex-servicemen and women. The ability to command respect from peers and juniors is highly valued in the private sector. Strategy development, as it happens in the military, is also highly valued giving ex-soldiers an upper hand in the job market. The expected salary is 77,100 dollars a year.

Intelligence Analyst- this is for service men interested in continuing to protect American interest beyond the military. You will be engaged by institutions and agencies such as the FBI to analyze information gathered from the field and identify any threat. The pay comes to around 73,000 dollars for a year of analysis on top of the pride of protecting Americans.

Electrical Engineer- this is an excellent opportunity for soldiers who have worked on electrical and navigation systems as well as weapon development. Their skills are valuable to public utilities, government agencies and engineering firms. The pay is around 72,000 in a year.

Software Developer- the role fits ex-soldiers who understand mathematical concepts, coding, programming language and such IT related areas. This is an addition to the problem solving skills that is required of soldiers. You can expect to make up to 70,800 over a year of software development.

Operations Manager- this is the man in charge of the smooth running of any production or service delivery chain. It is a sector that is expected to grow significantly over the coming years with a salary range of between 65,000 and 110,000 dollars over the year. It taps into the efficiency and problem solving skills exhibited by military ranks.

The positions above are advertised regularly with very lenient academic demands. Some employers give priority to veterans because of their training and credentials. With a diploma, certificate or degree, military credentials will be an added advantage. Others like software development are practical and could also be used for self employment.




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