Find Your Post-Military Career
Finding a new career after you leave the military can be a daunting task. There are many things to consider including where to live and the job market in that area, educational requirements for particular positions, the minimum income you need to support yourself and your family, and more.
In this episode of The Dog Tag, our host, Matt Elledge, talks about employment opportunities for Veterans with Stan Kurtz, Director of Veterans Employment Services, and Shawn Deabay, Director of Program Operations at the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). They will discuss the importance of having a plan and understanding your career goals, so you can find an organization that’s a good fit for you.
Whether you’re still serving in the military, or you’ve been a Veteran for a while, it’s never too early, or too late, to start thinking about your post-military career!
Show Notes:
Stan Kurtz introduction. [1:47]
Shawn Deabay introduction. [3:11]
What the TVC Veterans Employment Services mission includes. [5:08]
How they assist transitioning service members. [6:29]
Industry liaisons throughout the state of Texas. [8:11]
Why it’s important to have a career plan. [9:20]
Company research: what it is and why it’s important. [10:52]
How do Veterans all over Texas find Texas Workforce sites? [12:18]
How to start your own business. [13:06]
How to translate your military resume into a civilian resume. [14:38]
Tailor your resume to each job position you apply for. [16:45]
How much money do you need to support your lifestyle? [18:47]
How does education factor in to your decision? [20:15]
How the TVC partners with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). [21:55]
How to keep track of all the resumes you’re sending out. [24:03]
How social media fits in to your search for employment. [24:51]
Thoughts on growing into your new career. [26:17]
How to determine if an organization is a good fit for you. [30:15]
Understand the value that you can bring to the organization. [30:48]
Interview skills and tips. [31:21]
How the TVC is going to work with you to find employment. [32:56]
What is Veterans’ Preference? [35:35]
Final tips for success in finding employment. [36:32]
- Stay tuned for our next podcast about the Soldier for Life Program.
- Listen to our previous podcast: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush
Helpful Resources:
- TWC Workforce Solutions Office Locations
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Texas Labor Market Information
- TVC Veterans Entrepreneur Program
- TVC Veteran Entrepreneur Academy
- Texas Skills to Work
- O*NET
- Texas Reality Check
- Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Job Fair
- American Job Center: Career OneStop
- Work in Texas
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The Dog Tag® is brought to you by the Texas Veterans Land Board and the Texas Veterans Commission. Find more episodes at TexasVeteransPodcast.com. If you have questions about this topic, or suggestions for other podcast topics, call 1–800–252-VETS or email vlbinfo@glo.texas.gov. Visit TexasVeterans.com to find out more about your benefits!
