Common 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.

Management Consultant- the role rides on the discipline and ability to stick to procedure as is required in military training. The manager must provide a solution that is within the existing legal framework. It requires advanced analysis of systems with the aim of identifying weaknesses and offering solutions. The consultants make up to 98,000 dollars in a year.

IT Project Manager- soldiers are expected to step in for any of their juniors or seniors while in the field. This fits the description of IT project managers. They understand what programmers, developers and designers are doing within their unit and are ready to assist. Your discipline in meeting deadlines and following instructions also means that projects will be delivered on time. The annual pay is in the range of 96,000 dollars.

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- the management level position requires a person with an aura of leadership and respect around him. It requires relationship building to manage large units effectively. Employers will pay at least 77,100 and increase the amount depending on experience.

Intelligence Analyst- your responsibility is to look at information gathered by agents in the field and advise on any potential threat to national security. Your experience in the military plays a big role in helping you understand the concept of security. Most analysts are making more than 73,000 and enjoy the pride of securing Americans.

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 job requires in depth understanding of mathematical concepts, coding language and programming. The military attribute of problem solvers makes the ex-soldiers fit into application development. With a salary of over 70,800 dollars in one year, it is considered among the most lucrative.

Operations Management- soldiers are trained to be efficient and problem solvers. These are the same attributes required of operation managers. Your responsibility will be to ensure that processes are efficient. Depending on the employer, you will take home between 65,000 and 110,000 dollars a year.

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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