Military and Civilian Skills are similar, but may require translation to show that you are the best candidate for a job.
Use your MOC code to identify your military skills. Click here to
browse for MOC/MOS code by Military Service.
Use the
O*Net Military Crosswalk to search for titles and job descriptions from the Military Occupational Classification (MOC).
Use the Military to Civilian Skills Worksheet to write down your military skills, knowledge and abilities. Click on the printer icon above to print out a copy of this page.
Review related civilian occupations and compare required skills knowledge and abilities - check off those that you have.
Need the definition of a skill listed below? Click here for an online dictionary. 
Military to Civilian Skills Worksheet |
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Related Civilian Occupatons: |
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Occupational Skills |
Assignments:
List the projects you have worked on, problems you have solved, situations you have helped clarify, and challenges you have met. |
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Actions:
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Results:
List the results that your actions helped to achieve. |
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Skills:
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Related Occupation Desired |
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| Education Required: |
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Is additional training needed?
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If yes, describe what is needed: ______________________________________________
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If needed, the staff at Transition Assistance Offices and Illinois workNet Centers' can provide assistance in completing this form and determining similar civilian job openings.