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Which are the best military jobs for enlisted personnel?

I'm thinking about enlisting and wondering what the best jobs in the military are for someone starting. Are there positions that offer better career growth or transferable skills? Interested in hearing about personal experiences!

a year ago

The "best" military job is subjective and largely depends on what you're looking to gain from your time in the military and what your interests and skills are. That being said, here are some potential roles you could explore based on your stated interest in career growth and transferable skills.

1. Information Technology Specialist: This job is great if you're interested in technology and data management, and you could gain highly transferrable skills for civilian IT roles. This job involves maintaining, processing, and troubleshooting military computer systems and operations.

2. Intelligence Analyst: These individuals are responsible for processing, analyzing, and distributing strategic and tactical intelligence. If you have strong analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, this could be a good fit for you.

3. Health Care Specialist: If you have a passion for medicine and helping others, this could be a great path. This role could provide a stepping stone towards a career in healthcare post-military. As a healthcare specialist, you could potentially gain frontline medical experience that could be leveraged in a civilian healthcare role.

4. Military Police: While the duties of military police can vary greatly depending on where you're deployed, generally, they uphold law and order. This could be a good stepping stone towards a law enforcement career outside the military.

Remember, each role in the military offers its unique rewards and challenges. While this list gives you a starting point, I would encourage thorough research and perhaps conversations with military personnel to understand the roles and their implications better.

a year ago

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