YOUR NAVY CAREER -
Civilian Job Comparison & Preparation Files
|
 |
*
The SALARY WIZARD: How Much Are You Worth?
* TRANSLATE Your Military Skills With Civilian Job Titles
* Best Place To Start A Job Search: RECRUIT MILITARY.COM
* TRANSITION ASSISTANCE: From LIFELINES & the DOD |
| The
SALARY WIZARD: What Are You Worth? |
One of the most informative web sites around
that can show how specific military experience, in our case as Storekeepers, can relate to
potential earnings in the civilian community is:
THE SALARY WIZARD - presented
by the folks at FASTWEB!
A great tool if you are departing the Navy after either one tour or 20+ years and seek to
research how your Storekeeper military training, experience, and job assignments could
relate to a similar civilian position. First, in regard to what potential salary
relates to that experience and assignments. And, secondly, where in the United
States you wish to settle for a specific job category and salary.
The SALARY WIZARD is a FREE online program that offers a basic report showing a national
average of salaries for a job category (and further expanded to a specific job title in
that category) adjusted by any large city location in the U.S.
So for an example, Navy Storekeeper.com tried the following search: (Note: This is a
sample - additional job categories & job title breakdowns are available to refine your
search & interests.)
Job Category: Logistics; Job Title: Distribution Manager;
Job Description: Manages the ordering & distribution of products, parts, &
accessories. Ensures timely deliveries to maximize sales. Maintains contact
with retailers on product delivery & with the merchandising department on the
receiving of products. May require an associate's degree with at least 7 years of
experience in the field. Relies on experience & judgment to plan &
accomplish goals. Manages a staff of personnel & typically reports to a senior
manager.
Here were the results: (base salary - this is MEDIAN compensation based on survey data
from Certified Compensation Professionals collected from HR departments at employers of
all sizes, industries & geographics - does not include possible bonsus/benefit
package.)
San Francisco CA - $84,742; New York NY - $83,871; Boston MA - $79,006; Chicago IL -
$78,933; Seattle WA - $77,263; San Diego CA - $76,101; Houston TX - $75,520; Denver CO
- $74,867; Atlanta GA - $72,180; New Orleans LA - $70,001; and Jacksonville FL - $68,041.
We tried one more under Job Category: Logistics, this time for an: Inventory Control
Manager -
Job Description: Ensures adequate inventory of materials & products in accord with
inventory cycles & organizational philosophy. Conducts daily inventory analysis
to solve inventory problems. Develops & implements inventory control procedures.
Coordinates & manages daily physical cycle counts. Trains & manages an
inventory team. Requires a bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience in the
field. Relies on experience & judgment to plan & accomplish goals.
Manages a staff of personnel & typically reports to a senior manager.
Results for one city we tried: San Francisco CA - $79,318.
Remember: your pay can be dramatically affected by compensable factors such as employer
size, industry, employee credentials, years of experience & others.
All in all, this program is worth your time & research!
Use this site: BEST PLACES.NET to
compare Costs Of Living in the same locations -is it worth living in San Francisco for
$80K base pay? |
| Translate
Your Military Skills with Civilian Job Titles |
You have a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)
and wondering how that may translate to a Civilian Job Title? Well take a look at
the SKILLS
TRANSLATOR provided by Military.com.
At the Search Page, select either SK (for surface NECs) or AK (for aviation-related NECs)
and the results will provide the NEC with Military Job Title and the comparable Civilian
Job Title. (For example: under NEC 2820 - SNAP II Functional Area Supervisor -
compares to a "Management Analyst").
From there, for more research, you can click on the Civilian Job Title & it lists for
you an example Job Description & Salary Projections in different career fields.
Additional links
provide you the chance to research More Detailed Salary Reports, Alternate Industries for
This Type of Job, and Required Training/Employment Predictions.
Job translation descriptions are fairly basic, but this is a great tool for refining a
Resume or simply getting ideas on what fields in the Storekeeper Rating interest you most
for future opportunities. |
| Best
Place To Start a Job Search: Recruit Military.com |
An excellent site to review if you are within
24 months of retirement or simply separating and wish to start a job search with companies
geared toward utilizing personnel with military experience. The folks at RECRUIT MILITARY.COM offer
not just Job Listings, but a free monthly newsletter, and an enormous amount of advice,
career & military links, job search resources, and free information on interviewing
and resume writing.
Read the testimonials, from actual retired military personnel, to get a complete idea on
the benefits of utilizing this web site.
Spend further time going through the Career Resources links to see explanations of
Transition Assistance and what fields are the fastest growing, the fastest paying, and the
fastest opportunities. |
| Transition
Assistance: from LIFELINES and the Dept of Defense |
The new and improved LIFELINES web site
provides a great all-in-one list of contents for everything you need to know about TRANSITION
ASSISTANCE if you departing your military career. The Personal Finance
section is a good tool for planning at least 24 months prior to retiring or separating.
And the Individual Transition Plan section and Relocation Assistance sections are
superb programs available.
You should also take a look at the Department of Defense web portal called, "Portal
for Military Transitioners". Download the Pre-Separation Guide, and
review all the information available from a brief overview of the DOD Transition
Assistance Program and Staff Notes from the last DOD TAP Conference. |
|
|
|
MORE FILES: |
*
THE NKO, DETAILERS & COMMUNITY MANAGER FOLDER
* THE COLLEGE EDUCATION FOLDER
* THE NAVY EDUCATION FOLDER
* THE STOREKEEPER EDUCATION FOLDER
* THE WARFARE QUALIFICATIONS FOLDER
* THE JASS & TEAM DETAILING FOLDER
* THE FORCE SHAPING PROGRAMS FOLDER
* THE ENLISTED-TO-OFFICER PROGRAMS FOLDER |
|
| SEARCH OUR WEB SITE |
|
 |
Homes
for our Troops.org -
This is THE Volunteer
Program recommended by Navy Storekeeper.com - Get Involved! |
|
|
|
| |
| "The Supply Lines" Columns |
Written by SKCS(SW/AW) Chuck Zwierzynski, Editor
[Click Here] |
|
|
|
| SPECIAL SECTIONS & TOOLBOXES |
Info & Programs -
for Storekeepers
Insructions, Training, Schools, Advancement Chances & More
[ click here ] |
Advancement Info -
for all Navy personnel
Exam Strategies, Final Multiples, Selection Boards, Advancement Tips, Briefs, Chances
& More
[ click here ]
|
Info & Programs -
for all Navy personnel
Collateral Duties, Retirement Ceremonies, Special Programs, Development Boards & More
[ click here ] |
Navy Directory Search - for all Navy personnel
The ultimate search directory for finding U.S. Navy info
[ click here ] |
Quiz Programs, Web Sites for Study Plans
Recommenddations to add to your personal Study Plan
[ click here ] |
How-To/Info Toolboxes
Making Chief, GMT, CCC, Study Tips, Advancement Tools, PFA, Your Navy Career &
College
[ click here ] |
Navy News
& Online Publications
Where to locate news updates
[ click here ] |
Training Web Sites Created by Sailors
Sites we recommend produced by dedicated shipmates
[ click here ] |
Recommended
U.S. Navy Books
Our recommendations for professional & career advice
[ click here ] |
| NEW SECTIONS TO BROWSE |
PMK Training.com -
Develop & Review PMK and Occupational study plans
[ click here ] |
Navy RP.com Quiz -
PMK Study Quizzes created by RP1 Sybounheuan
[ click here ] |
Navy SK.com
BLOG -
by the Editor:
SKCS Chuck Zwierzynski
[ click here ] |
|
Home