What Are Your Military to Civilian Career Transition Goals for 2012?
Monday, November 28, 2011 at 10:20AM 
With only a month to go until the new year, it's time to start thinking about what your military to civilian career goals are for the coming year. Will you be making the transition in the next 12 months? Have you already transitioned to the private section, but find that your current position may not be the right one and it's time to start fresh? No matter what your situation, the key is to start thinking about 2012 now.
Some questions to do you started:
- What goals did you reach this year?
- What did you hope to accomplish this year but didn't?
Compare your answers to the first two questions. What was it about the things that you did accomplish that are different than what didn't quite get done? Are there trends you can identify? If so, as you start putting together your list of goals for 2012, think about things that are actionable and accomplishable over the next twelve months.
When it comes to the career transition, ask yourself these questions to get started:
- What is my goal and how can it be broken down?
- For example: is your goal to find a job, find the perfect job or find a job fast? You may say "all of the above," but it's important to think about what's doable and what your priorities are.
- What assistance will I need to accomplish my career goal?
- What are the biggest roadblocks to reaching my career goal?
- What are my greatest advantages?
Start thinking about these questions now so that in a few weeks you can put together a solid list for 2012.