Thursday, 29 January 2015

Top Job Opportunities For Veterans In 2015

By Ines Flores


Leaving active military opens up numerous opportunities in different fields. Employment analysts have put together a list of the top job opportunities for veterans in 2015. They offer excellent remuneration and allow you to pursue your career to self actualization. This is an opportunity to make your credentials in the military work for you as a civilian.

Managerial consultancy- such a position rides on the discipline and training that comes with military service. Military men are also considered able to solve problems through innovation and within stipulated procedures. As a veteran, your responsibility will be to analyze structural and performance weaknesses and propose changes. You will be making up to 98,000 dollars in a year.

IT Project Manager- an IT office and military unit are similar in that a junior can step in for his senior and vice versa. The manager is required to design and develop solutions towards a certain end. There are deadlines to be met with a lot of instructions to follow. These attributes are emphasized in military training. As a manager, you will be taking home over 96,000 dollars per year.

Aviation Manager- military work involves a lot of aviation training with similar structures and needs in civilian world. The aviation industry is very sensitive and demands strict discipline. This has made it easier for veterans to be recruited by private firms, agencies and government institutions. As consultants they are involved in project design, development and commissioning with the possibility of making over 84,000 dollars a year.

Business Development Manager- this is a leadership role which suits a person who can command authority and respect from his juniors and seniors. It also requires relationship building within your employment environment. The pay in this sector begins at 77,100 and goes up depending on experience and employer.

Intelligence Analyst- the role involves working with security agencies tasked with protecting Americans. The role of the analyst is to look at the information collected from bureaus in an area and identify if there are any threats to national security. It is a prestigious position where you will earn up to 73,000 dollars.

Electrical Engineering- this position fits soldiers whose responsibility involved working on electric systems, weapon development and navigation systems, among others. Government agencies, engineering firms and public utilities seek to exploit your innovativeness and talent to enhance their operations. You can expect to earn as much as 72,000 in a year depending on the employer.

Software Development- this is an IT related role and requires you to understand coding language, mathematical concepts, programming language and software related issues. It is enhanced by the fact that soldiers are good problem solvers. You may be employed or working alone with a salary of up to 70,800 dollars a year.

Operations Management- the principle responsibility of an operations manager is to ensure efficiency in service delivery or production. Military men are trained to be efficient and solve problems quickly. You stand an incredible chance of earning anywhere between 65,000 and 110,000 dollars in a year for managing operations in different sectors.

It is military training that gives veterans an upper hand during short listing for employment. Credentials accumulated during military service complement your degree, diploma or academic certificate. There also are excellent opportunities to become a consultant.




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