After determining career goals, the next step is determining present skills and competencies which are particularly valuable. Individuals must take a deliberate catalogue of their education, experiences, and training in order to ensure a career plan is realistic (Burack & Mathys, p.7, 1979). I have developed a number of skills both academically and through work experience which can be leveraged in my career. My hard skills include engineering, coding, operating air defense systems, planning defense designs, military operational understanding, and conducting procedural management of airspace. My soft skills include public speaking, coaching, critical thinking, group facilitation, and mentorship.
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In this pursuit, it will be advantageous for me to leverage a number of resources throughout the transition process. This first of these is through joining a professional organization, which will provide new connections in the outside world. An example of an organization which I could join to broaden my network and build connections is the National Defense Industrial Association or NIDA. Participation would enable me to maintain currency on defense trends and to interact with peers in the industry.
A second major resource for transition to my identified career path is use of mentorship. By finding a core group of professionals which is comprised of both individuals who already completed the transition from military service and those who work in my desired field I can gain perspective and advice. Additionally, these connections are critical due to the fact that they offer valuable advice and insight while making life decisions (Grant, et al., p.102, 2016). Mentors will act as a sounding board or provide expert advice due to their extensive depth of knowledge.
While my current skills are tailored to meet the needs of my work as …show more content…
In this pursuit, it will be advantageous for me to leverage a number of resources throughout the transition process. This first of these is through joining a professional organization, which will provide new connections in the outside world. An example of an organization which I could join to broaden my network and build connections is the National Defense Industrial Association or NIDA. Participation would enable me to maintain currency on defense trends and to interact with peers in the industry.
A second major resource for transition to my identified career path is use of mentorship. By finding a core group of professionals which is comprised of both individuals who already completed the transition from military service and those who work in my desired field I can gain perspective and advice. Additionally, these connections are critical due to the fact that they offer valuable advice and insight while making life decisions (Grant, et al., p.102, 2016). Mentors will act as a sounding board or provide expert advice due to their extensive depth of knowledge.