Dear Readers,
With 2008 being an election year, many diverse opinions will be expressed about the economy and job market. Some politicians running for office will express concerns and offer plans for improvement while others will put forth a plan of “Don’t try to fix what is not broken.” I am not exactly sure where changes in the White House, congress and local governments will take us or how these changes will impact the economy and job growth, but where we have been recently has been good. Therefore, I think it is safe to conclude that the immediate future looks promising concerning the job market. This equates to good opportunities being made available for the top quality labor pool in the U.S., the men and women of the U.S. Military.
In a recent statement by the White House ( Jobs and Economic Growth Fact Sheet http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/economy/) December 2007 marked the 52nd consecutive month of job growth in the U.S. The Jobs and Economic Growth Fact sheet also reports: “More Than 8.3 Million Jobs Created Since August 2003 In Longest Continuous Run of Job Growth On Record. On January 4, 2008, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobs figures – 18,000 jobs created in December. Since August 2003, more than 8.3 million jobs have been created, with more than 1.3 million jobs created throughout 2007. Our economy has now added jobs for 52 straight months – the longest period of uninterrupted job growth on record.
“The unemployment rate remains low at five percent. The U.S. economy benefits from a solid foundation, but we cannot take economic growth for granted and economic indicators have become increasingly mixed. President Bush will continue working with Congress to address the challenges our economy faces and help facilitate long-term economic growth, job growth, and better standards of living for all Americans.”
If you are planning a transition from the military and are concerned about opportunities being available for you to transition into, all indicators are there are jobs there for you. Now, prepare a solid plan to win one of these opportunities. In this issue, we provide great advice that will help you with your transition plan. When preparing for your transition, there are many factors for you to review… what are your fields of expertise? What are your interests? What are your passions and can this lead to a new exciting career? In this issue Carolyn Heinze looks into pinpointing your passions and how that can impact your career search. We also delve into planning the career change, interview advice and more. This will be an issue you will want to save and refer to again, add it to your library and make
Civilian Job News an important part of your transition plan for success.
Do you have an opinion or advice concerning military-to-civilian career transition or feedback on any of our content? If so, please contact us. We want to hear from you.
Job seekers, ask us your questions and share stories about your own transition from the military to the civilian work force. Employers, provide real-world advice on winning the job and reports concerning military members making an impact on your organization. Career counselors and transition assistance professionals, tell us the success stories of military members you have assisted and mentored through their transition.
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— GEORGE R. BERNLOEHR, JR.
George Bernloehr is a former naval aviation maintenance
duty officer who dedicated 20 years to the US Navy. He got his start as a military
placement specialist when he joined Bradley-Morris, Inc., in 1999 and has served
as a candidate recruiter, branch manager and regional operations manager. In February
2005, he moved into the director of operations role at CivilianJobs.com