Any job, in any organization, will give you knowledge and skills that will be valued by future employers. For example, the leadership training you received in the military can be very valuable in the civilian job market. Similarly, working in any organization can make you so used to doing tasks in a certain way that you will have to relearn how to perform in another organization. Even the terms or words you frequently use will be different. For example, the use of military lingo is so widespread in the service, you must unlearn this language and speak plain English before an employer will understand you.

This section addresses the specific strengths and challenges of working in the military. As you read this section, think about your experience in the service and what you can do to capitalize upon your strengths and overcome any challenges.