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Transferring Your Skills
How to use your military experience to identify Iopportunities in the civilian labor force
f you’ve been reading this publication from the begin- addition, you may not want to pursue a career in a civilian ning, you probably know by now that one of the rst occupation that is similar to what you did in the military If things you need to do before you begin your job search you’re looking to start something new and di erent, looking is to identify how your military occupation and related at how your military occupation transfers to civilian occupa-
skills transfer to di erent civilian occupations is is actu- ally a task that every job seeker should undertake First, there is not always an obvious match between military and civil- ian occupations You may be aware of a few occupations for which you are quali ed, but it’s likely there are a few that you haven’t even thought of in beginning your civilian career In
tions is a rst step in identifying similar, and not so similar, civilian occupations
e best tool available that will match your previous occupation with civilian occupations that have corresponding duties and KSAs is the “Match Your Occupation” tool through the NM Workforce Connection website Similar tools are
CONTRACTING MANAGER / Air Force g Purchasing Agent
8Best MatcH! purchasing agent except Wholesale,
retail and farm
insurance appraiser, auto Damage
8 credit analyst
8 customer service representative
purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. purchase raw or semi- nished materials for manufacturing.
appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine cost
of repair for insurance claim settlement and seek agreement with automotive repair shop on cost of repair. prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations.
analyze current credit data and nancial statements of individuals or rms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. prepare reports with this credit information for use in decision-making.
interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints.
Bachelor’s degree
Work experience, related occupation
Bachelor’s degree
Moderate-term oJt
source: New Mexico Workforce connection Website. www.jobs.state.nm.us as of March 30, 2012 ** represents usual minimum requirements but requirements can change by employer and position.
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Civilian Occupations
Occupation De nition
Education Requirements**
8 insurance adjuster, examiner or investigator
investigate, analyze, and determine the extent of insurance company’s liability concerning personal, casualty, or property loss or damages, and attempt to effect settlement with claimants. correspond with
or interview medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or claimants to compile information. calculate bene t payments and approve payment of claims within a certain monetary limit.
Long-term oJt
8 cost estimator
prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction Bachelor’s degree projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining
price of product or service. May specialize according to particular
service performed or type of product manufactured.
procurement clerk compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for short-term oJt procurement of materials and services.