Resources and Topics Covered During Your Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS)

Things to Consider as Veterans:

Take Inventory of Your Transferable Skills
- Soft Skills
  - Adaptability
  - Analysis/solution mindset
  - Collaboration
  - Digital fluency
  - Entrepreneurial mindset
  - Empathy
  - Resilience
  - Social Diversity Awareness
- Technical Skills
  - i.e. Familiarity with Military Inventory System, Nuclear Submarine, Welding, Logistics, Procurement, Contract specialist, Admin
Leverage Perceived Strengths

discipline
structure
detail-oriented
timely
teamwork
physical fitness

Do not highlight anything that may suggest a negative stereotype!
Military VS Civilian Lingo-Demilitarize Language

If you are targeting a job outside of the defense world, then you most certainly need to translate your skills, experiences and accomplishments into the English Language.
It can be challenging, but not impossible.
https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator

Common Options:

Law Enforcement
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Homeland Security
Shipping Docks/Ports
General Dynamics
GKW Aerospace
Northrop Grumman- Resume Tips for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers
Raytheon
Lockheed Martin
BAE

Get Familiar With Key Terms: Aviation, UAV, Security, Defense

Visit www.usajobs.gov

If you are veteran of the U. S. military, there are numerous resources in the community to assist you with any and all needs you may have. The following is a partial list of veteran organizations in San Diego and helpful resource websites.

Links to Resources

American Legion posts

California Department of Veteran Affairs

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY VETERAN SERVICES OFFICES

County of San Diego: Veterans Services

Disabled American Veterans

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans

N ational Veterans Transition Services, Inc.

San Diego Veterans for Peace

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Affairs Medical Center

United Veterans Council of San Diego

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Veterans Services, Interfaith Community Services

Veterans Village of San Diego