Sunday, January 11, 2015

Top Job Opportunities For Veterans

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 Project Manager- soldiers are trained to understand the work of those working below and above them. This is also required of IT managers. Ex-soldiers are also given priority because they easily meet deadlines and deliver projects according to specifications. For holding such a position, you can expect to make up to 96,000 dollars every year.

Aerospace/aviation manager- civilian aviation installations require similar skills as the military institutions. Ex-soldiers who worked with the aviation wing stand to make 84,000 dollar a year. This position requires you to research, design and implement projects for the aviation industry. You also are required to carryout tests before the commissioning of projects.

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- ex-soldiers interested in continued service to the nation can apply for this position. They are engaged by agencies such as the FBI to analyze information collected in the field with the aim of identifying potential threats. These agencies pay a salary of 73,000 dollars in a year. It is a great honor to protect American interests even if you are not a soldier.

Electrical Engineer- this is a logical and viable option for soldiers who spent their time developing weapons, navigation and electric systems while on military missions. The jobs are available in government agencies, engineering firms and public utilities, among others. The compensation is about 72,800 over 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- military training requires a lot of efficiency and problem solving skills. This is the attractive attribute for veterans who intend to become operations managers. Your responsibility will be to ensure production or service delivery is very smooth. After a year of hard work you can expect to make between 65,000 dollars and 110,000 dollars.

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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