62 Davenport University Career Services Guide Many companies look for military experience. It is up to you to connect how your military experience would qualify you for civilian roles! For example: You were an Army Specialist and led a bulk refueling crew You could say : • Led Bulk Refueling Crew, refueling multiple aircrafts Or you say: • Responsible for leading a five (5) person bulk refueling crew • Transferred over 100,000 gallons of fuel in a combat environment with zero accidents • Accountable for the maintenance and care of $13.1 million of equipment • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to mobilize six (6) military aircraft and 62 military personnel with all required equipment from MI to Iraq Your Career Coach can help! • Work with your Career Services Coach and this list of other resources to understand best practices for you when conducting a civilian job search • Be able to discuss your military experiences and skills effectively using civilian terminology HERE’SHOWWECANSERVEYOU ACTIVEMILITARY& VETERANSTUDENTS Step 1: Utilize contacts and resources through Davenport University davenport.edu/military-veteran-services Step 2: Join the DU Chapter of the SVA davenport.edu/military-veteran-services Step 3: Make an appointment with Career Services davenport.edu/career-services Step 4: Utilize government websites vaforvets.va.gov VA for Vets is one of the most user-friendly websites for Veterans IMPORTANTRESOURCES Vets.gov Military Skills Translator vets.gov/employment/job- seekers/skills-translator Career Infonet Military to Civilian Occupation Translator careerinfonet.org/moc