As I’m transitioning out of the Army, I’ve discovered that things have been moving along pretty decently, mostly because I probably started to look into my next move waaay sooner than most people who are planning to get out of service. However, some skills that I can brush up on: 1.) Understanding how to negotiate salary. ✅ Even before I joined, this is something I’ve never done or been asked. I didn’t have much experience to leverage initially, however over the course of my military service, in addition to my work experience prior to joining, I have quite a bit of experience/value; I’ve also attained more education. I have more than enough to warrant more income. 2.) Accepting that the military is an occupation like no other, and explaining what I actually do on paper is not so simple. ✅ I have several skills, that I’ve translated into several different resumes, and taking the time to really dissect my duties as a Commissioned Officer has taken some time to explain and make sense to a non-military component. Still a work in progress, but improvements have been made. 3.) Lastly, the pros and cons of a future career cannot be compared to the last one (military). ✅ I am taking the time to reset my mental, and let each endeavor be its own experience. I do my best to know compare the military to whatever I’m taking in next. Although it’s easier said than done, I think separating each experience allows me to have a better focus on what’s most important to me at that time. Just a few thoughts 💭
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