Military veterans as part of their military training have gained unique skills as well as learning discipline, commitment and teamwork skills which can be applied to numerous jobs in civilian life. The best jobs for veterans will depend on the responsibilities they had in the military, their educational background and the specific skills they learned while serving.
For veterans without a university degree jobs as security guards and truck drivers offer opportunities to use skills they learned as soldiers. Veterans with a degree can move into civilian roles that specifically take advantage of their educational qualifications; these can include becoming a business development manager or IT program manager, for example, that leverage their leadership and motivational skills to ensure that projects are completed on time. Management positions are also good choices for veterans that have had people under their command during their time in the military.