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Career Services - Finding a Job: Unique Populations

In collaboration with the Augusta University Career Services, this guide helps students find resources on several topics relating to job searching.

Introduction

In a society conscious of race, gender, and sexual orientation, it is vital to understand your personal and social identity and how these two may conflict in some environments. 

Pinkett, R., Robinson, J., & Patterson, P. (2011). Black faces in white places: 10 game-changing strategies to achieve success and find greatness. Retrieved from http://www.ebscohost.com

Military-to-Civilian

The military speaks its own language which can be difficult to translate when applying for civilian jobs. Below are some examples that may be helpful:

In the Military

In the Civilian World

Commander

Director/Senior Manager/President

Executive Officer

Deputy Director/Assistant

Action Officer

Senior Analyst

Senior Field Grade Officer

Department Head/Program Director

Infantry

Ground Security Force

Sergeant Major

Senior Advisor

First Sergeant

Personnel Manager

Squad Leader

Team Leader

Operations NCO

Operations Manager

 

Farley, J.I. (2010). Military-to-civilian career transition guide: The essential job search handbook for           service members (2nd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works. 

Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET or DD Form 2586) is the most important piece of information to include on resumes when searching for a civilian job. Requests for transcripts can be made through www.dmdc.osd.mil/tgps/.

Military Career Transition Centers offer free Department of Labor Transition Assistance Workshops on special topics about the job search. Click here to find the nearest center.

Additional Resources for Military-to-Civilian

Additional Resources for Diversity in the Workplace