Military Skill Sets in great demand

Why Ex- Servicemen?
Candidates who have a military background possess outstanding skill sets and a strong work ethic and generally in the age goup 38 to 55.

Why employ Ex- Servicemen?
They have great leadership ability, initiative, and self-discipline. ESM have received an excellent education and have been well trained. They are prime candidates for positions requiring security clearances and are highly diverse with regard to region, religion and ethnicity.

Character
To enter the military, an individual must have at least a high school education or an equivalent, an indicator of self-discipline. The individual also must pass a screening for negative behavior such as drug or alcohol abuse and criminal activity. Once in the military, the individual must complete a highly demanding initial phase of training. Advanced training develops teamwork and initiative. As a result of all these factors, military veterans possess character traits that help make them outstanding civilian employees.

Skills
Military skill sets of the active duty component range from "Construction" and "Engineering, Science, and Technical" to "Transportation and Material Handling", "Vehicle Machinery Mechanic" and "Communication, Radio Systems and Network Engineering."

Typical Trade Structure: Corps of Signals
Supervisory Roles
Foreman of Signals (FoS)
Supervisor Radio
Supervisor Information Systems
Yeoman of Signals (YoS)

Trades
Technician Electronics and Systems
Technician Electronics and Radio
Operator Communication Console
EW systems operator
Area Systems Operator
Information Systems Engineer
Installation Technician
Systems Engineer Technician
Driver Lineman
Technical Supply Specialist
Radio Systems Operator
Specialist Operator
Signals Electrician

If military life is almost behind you, it is most certainly not forgotten. You possess a unique skill set that only a small portion of the workforce shares with you. Many of the non- veteran careerists out there have grown accustomed to a routine, become comfortable, have stopped learning and therefore overlook the wealth of skills that have been accumulated over the years. This may be your most valuable asset, as no one can devalue the skills and experience you possess. The golden opportunities in the civil world is abundant...one needs the drive to find the right job that suits your passion.

Statistics
Percent of the population that are Ex- Servicemen: 24/130= 0.18%
Percentage annual increase of ESM : 60/25= 2.4%
Percentage of employed Ex- Servicemen in relation to total population= 0.02 (approx)
Percentage of employed Ex- Servicemen in relation to total population of Ex- Servicemen= 10% (approx)