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https://www.myfuture.com/
Career and military information from the U.S. Departments of Defense, Commerce, Education and Labor.

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https://todaysmilitary.com/working
Find out about enlisted and officer careers in the armed forces.

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Working Overview

Jobs in the Military vary in type of work and responsibility, yet each is essential to accomplishing the overall mission of defending our country. In this section, explore the different types of career opportunities available to service members, learn about the compensation they can expect to receive, find out how to transfer careers to the civilian sector and more.
Our Today's Military overview pages show the various stages of a military career, from the joining process to training, working and taking advantage of military benefits. Continue your journey below.

Differences between Enlisted & Officer Careers

Enlisted

Enlisted careers are varied, but most involve mechanical, transportation, human service or office skills that transfer to the civilian world. All enlisted jobs require a high school diploma. Keep in mind that there is no guarantee service members will receive their first choice for a career, as the Services determine where each individual's skills are needed most at that time.

Officer

Officers are the managers of the Military, acting in leadership roles that require planning, directing operations and making critical decisions. Officer positions also include civilian careers that require advanced degrees, such as law and medicine. Officers have generally completed a four-year college degree or greater before serving.

CAREER FIELDS & PROFILES

CAREER FIELDS & PROFILES

Search hundreds of roles to find jobs in the Military that fit your skill set and interests. Each job page includes an overview of responsibilities, required training, and related careers for that field.

What does each career earn?

What does each career earn?

They call it making a living for a reason. Whether a service member has a family to support or is responsible just for himself or herself, salary in the Military provides a comfortable lifestyle with pay that competes with most civilian careers. Salary in the Military comes from two sources: base pay and special pays. Base pay is the same across all Service branches, and increases are based on rank and time in the Service. While not a guarantee of exact compensation, our compensation estimator should give you an idea of the salary and benefits you can earn as an active-duty service member.

Compensation Estimatori This estimate is for informational purposes only, and assumes compensation for one year of full-time active-duty service. Reservists are compensated for one weekend per month and two weeks per year unless deployed full-time.

To get started, select your options from the dropdown menus below. You can update the information you've already submitted and see how your compensation might change over time.

Skills for a civilian career

Skills for a civilian career

While the Military can be a lifelong career choice, featuring a structured environment of job advancement and both personal and professional success, service can also act as a springboard to a later civilian career. Either way, service members have access to resources to make a successful transition into life after serving.

Resources
Contact a Recruiter
Schedule a meeting with a recruiter and learn what to expect from your visit.
Request Info
Get a complimentary DVD and magazine, plus additional information from each Service, sent to your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
View answers to commonly asked questions about the Military.

The Next Step: Living

It's not all about work in the Military. Learn about the benefits service members receive and what they do when off duty.

Narrator: When it comes to work in the Military, there are thousands of jobs, and each specialty matters. The captain may be the one in command, but they can't do it alone. From the radar tower to the galley, from charting new courses to maintaining the ship, thousands of people come together in service. Like the parts of a complex machine, each piece fits together to form the working whole.

You've seen some careers in films and on TV. But that's only part of the story. Science, engineering, medicine and communications are just a few of the many fields available. And almost any job found in the civilian world also exists in the Military.

If you enlist, choosing a specialty is a careful balance between what fits you best and where you're most needed. A test will determine your strengths, how you fit into the whole and what your piece to contribute could be. Officer careers often involve leadership and working with enlisted service members to make critical decisions. This requires trust. Most importantly, you have to trust yourself, your own abilities.

With so many options, you're sure to find fulfilling work in the Military, with regular opportunities for advancement. And while service can last a few years or a lifelong career, the training and experience gained in these jobs is something civilian employers value highly. So whatever you do, with Military experience you're ready for the next step.

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Jobs in the Military vary in type of work and responsibility, yet each is essential to accomplishing the overall mission of defending our country. In this section, explore the different types of career opportunities available to service members, learn about the compensation they can expect to receive, find out how to transfer careers to the civilian sector and more.

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https://www.onetonline.org/
Your tool for career exploration and job analysis!

O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers.  (Department of Labor)

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Click the slideshow below, then click in the upper right-hand corner to open in a new window!

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Ohio Means Jobs. . .be sure to log into your backpack:

School email: username @lakeviewlocal.org

School password:  MS#####!

Practice Tests: https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/Assessments/Home.aspx

Tutorial and Overview of the ACT Test:

Click ACT >> Get Started
>> ACT Preparation Courses and Guides (in the menu on the left)
>> ACT Preparation Course

Prep Factory for ACT:
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ACT Overview Video

Varsity Tutor ACT App:
http://www.varsitytutors.com/act-mobile-app

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LHS Guidance Website: College Exploration

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LHS Guidance Website: College Exploration

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http://www.lakeviewlocal.org/CollegePrograms.aspx

Click here to go directly to Mr. Ramey's list of resources for exploring colleges.

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https://jobseeker.k-12.ohiomeansjobs.monster.com/Assessments/Home.aspx

College, career, and skill-building tutorials, practice tests, and ebooks for students in grades 4-12.
You are not required to log in but it is strongly recommended that you sign into your OhioMeansJobs, K12 backpack to save your work.

Click "Plan It" at the top, then "Career Exploration Resources," and then "College Navigator" for useful research information!

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We have several copies of Occupational Outlook Handbook

and reference books on individual careers called: Careers in Focus.

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Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

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K-12 : Student Resources : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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K-12 : Student Resources : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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http://www.acinet.org/

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