Careers in IT – Information Technology Diversity Part 1: Systems Category

As a service member who developed a rewarding career in the IT arena after leaving the military, I want to provide a brief overview of the incredible diversity of career options available to those of you interested in getting into the field of Information Technology. Very briefly, I was a CIO and IT department manager for a medium size enterprise that included a national headquarters, 1500+ nationwide offices, 60,000+ members, and the nation’s largest fleet of single engine piston aircraft (550+).

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Adjusting From Military Life to Civilian Life

After several years of serving your country you are now officially out of the Army, now what? First and foremost give yourself a huge pat on the back, as you should be commended for serving and protecting this great country. Next you need to decide what to do with the rest of your life.

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Careers in IT

In addition to passing along my Information Technology experience, in this article series I will also attempt to help you choose an IT career path and plan how best to pursue that path by providing input from subject-matter experts about specific IT-related topics.

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Careers in IT – Information Technology Diversity Part 2: Application Development Category

With the wide array of possible career paths within the field of Information Technology, it can often be difficult to determine the correct one for you, given your unique interests and career goals. In my last article, part one of this two-part series, I covered the Systems category of Information Technology including who would be best fit to pursue a career in that field and what type of education would best prepare that individual for a successful career. In part two of the series, I will cover the Application Development category of IT.

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Choosing an Information Technology Career

As a service member who developed a rewarding Information Technology career after leaving the military, I want to share some perspective on factors you need to consider when choosing an educational program for developing your career in IT. Talking with prospective students and attending education fairs, I interact with military members looking to advance their education and considering IT careers on a regular basis. The 4 most common situations I encounter ?

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Top Career Paths For Military Personnel

Today’s military is not only a powerful organization protecting the world and the country, it is a great way to obtain an impressive education as well as on the job experience. This experience is very important when the soldier leaves the service and enters the private sector because it gives them a leg up on the competition.

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Mycaa Military Spouse Accounts – Funds Reinstated!

Are you an active-duty military spouse that had to put their education on hold after losing your MyCAA funds?  On March 13, 2010, the Department of Defense (DoD) made a very special announcement concerning MyCAA military spouse accounts – funds will be reinstated for accounts that are currently open.

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Ranks Within the United States Military

The United States military includes branches for the Marines, Army and Air Force to name a few of the most popular sub-divisions. Each branch of the military uses its own ranking system to separate individuals of higher authorities, assigned tasks and pay grades. In order to reference individuals within military ranks, 3 sub-categories help organize authority levels within each branch. The following lists the sub-categories in order from lowest in the chain of authority to highest in the chain of authority: enlisted personnel, warrant officers and commissioned officers.

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Careers in the Coast Guard

A career as a Coast Guard officer in the U.S. demands a conscientious and dedicated approach to the duties and responsibilities that accompany the job profile. There are a number of options open for people that want to pursue this career path. The job not only gives you a chance to serve a humane purpose but also gives you the opportunity to stretch your physical and mental capabilities beyond the ordinary.

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