Human Resources Specialists
Military recruiting experience and knowledge of enlistment programs and policies transfer to recruiting-focused HR work and explaining hiring policies.
How to prepare: Complete a civilian HR fundamentals course covering Equal Employment Opportunity rules and hiring paperwork, then target recruiting-focused specialist openings.
What the civilian work involves
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Microsoft Excel
- Workday software