✅ Pillar 1 Complete: You've Translated Your Military Skills Into Civilian Value
You've Done the Hard Work. Now Let's Make It Pay Off.
Over the past 5 weeks, we've tackled what most civilian career guides completely miss:
✅ Translating military experience into language employers actually understand
✅ Leading without rank — demonstrating leadership in civilian terms
✅ Military soft skills that make you stand out from other candidates
✅ Quantifying your achievements for powerful resume impact
✅ Converting your skills into a civilian paycheck
What You've Accomplished
If you've been following along, you now have:
• Clear civilian job titles that match your military training and experience
• Realistic pay expectations and certification requirements for your target roles
• The Military-to-Civilian Skills Match Chart to guide your strategic next steps
That's not just preparation — that's competitive advantage.
What's Coming Next Week
We're shifting gears to address what nobody talks about: what working in civilian life actually feels like.
We'll cover:
• The culture shock (and how to navigate it)
• The new "chain of command" (or lack thereof)
• How to adapt and thrive in your new environment
Your Action Step Right Now
Take the next step. You're not just looking for a job — you're building a future.
Review your Skills Match Chart and identify one specific action you can take this week to move closer to your target role.
Right action + Proaction = Job Search Success
Stay proactive,
Lee Gamelin
The Proactive Job Seeker