Career questions tagged military
Military members serve their country with pride and distinction while earning a salary and gaining valuable skills. From an intelligence analyst, pilot, engineer, and many more. There are also education benefits for a servicemember who honorably completes fou... Read more Show less
When it comes to joining the military, going to college, and having a dream job, what could be the best advice to do first What's the best thing for me to do start as soon as I graduate high school or take a break??
I am currently taking dual classes to help me with my college. I'm in many programs and applied for my SAT test. I'm taking classes to help me get my nursing more advanced when I graduate high school.
Is it possible to do schooling while in the navy/ military?
I plan on going to the navy and know all the requirements needed, but is it possible to continue my education whilst in the navy?
Will the military help pay for college even if the courses are different than your current occupation?
For example if I go to the military and become a combat medic or corpsman, will they help pay for nursing courses in college even though its a different specialization?
What skill do you wish you had before entering your field?
I have been thinking a lot about my future and how to make a smooth entry into the career of my choice when it comes time (I plan on being a field medic in the Marine Corps.) and want advice on what to work on from now until I can apply.
How hard/stressful is college during military service?
How difficult might it be to attend college during the first term of active duty military service? I am a high school senior and wish to have an MOS in and study in the medical field.
What jobs are like MARSOC?
What jobs are like a MARSOC special operations officer that are not in the military? This is asking about things in agencies like the FBI, CIA, and DEA.
Should I go in the Navy or go for my master’s degree when I turn 18?
I’m currently fourteen and starting University next month, I’m on track to graduate with my bachelors by the time I turn eighteen. I’ve wanted to join the Navy since I was a little kid, and I will, but should I finish with my master’s and then go into the Navy? Or go finish my master’s when I retire?
Is applying for college during a military contract a good idea to save money, and have the ability to make more at the same time? ?
I would like to go into the Air Force after I am out of high school, and was wondering if going to college for Aviation Mechanizing and having the government pay for it was a good idea, especially on a fixed contract.
What are the top 3 best industries within IT?
Hi! I'm looking to enter IT. I want to know the best sectors or industries to work in. By industries, I mean the following areas that use information technology: - Cybersecurity - Military - Healthcare - Business - Government - Manufacturing - Oil & Gas - Advertising / Apps (i.e: FAANG companies: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) and other social media app co.'s - & More! An industry I wanna work in is one that: - provides good work/life balance - values curiosity, learning, and well-being - is stable (meaning people don't get let go frequently)
Questions regarding about Navy Corpsmen/Corpsmen who served with USMC
Hello, my name is Nathan D and I'm a high school student looking to contact with both Corpsmen in service or discharged from their duties. I have 10 questions I would like to ask if someone from this occupation comes by this. 1) What rank and position did you or currently hold? 2) What education have you undergone before your enlistment? 3) Have you worked in any previous occupations before your enlistment? 4) Have you completed college? Did you have a degree when you enlisted? 5) Did you serve alongside the USMC or did you stick with being alongside the Navy? 6) What programs or training had you undergone in order to become a Corpsman? 7) Where were you deployed during your service? 8) Have you been in a tour of duty? 9) What services do you offer as a Corpsman to other service men? 10) How long did you serve for? Thank you if you came to stop by and take the time to answer these questions, your service is appreciated.
How would you describe the training and day to day life of being in the navy?
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What is something you wish you had known when you joined the military?
This question is part of our professionals series, which aims to expose students to questions they might not be considering.
Is a good idea to join the Army?
I'm a senior in high school and I'm going to graduate at the end of the month. I'm planning on going to college, but I'm also considering in joining the Army. Do you think it is a good idea?
Is what you do meaningful to you?
I am 22 and looking forward to getting my welding certification up to G6. One day I want to go underwater as an underwater welder because it is one of the most lucrative trades on the market. Is there anybody here that can give me some advice on what to do after I complete my Jobcorps training? I don't know whether to go into the military as a Navy Diver or begin advanced training first and then move into. Is there a path to skip military service and move directly into the private sector i.e. offshore oil rigs or harbor maintenance?