Imagine creating a new world every day. That's what Steve Blackmon doesfor a living. He's a graphic artist at Fort Bragg, creating magazines,brochures, and pamphlets for different functions. The retired Air Forceveteran found once out of the military, his dream job seemed a world away.
Blackmon says some companies had its own perceptions of what his militarybackground had taught him.
"You're a trained killer," Blackmon explains. "You're the guy who foughta war. You drive a tank and shoot a gun. Employers don't think of it asyou've got a civilian work background."
A lot of companies represented at the Fort Bragg job fair say they likehiring people with a military background. They are hardworking,disciplined, and have strong leadership skills.
Job recruiter Jim Newman says there are a lot of people coming out of themilitary that have the skills his company is looking for.
Personnel Technician Phyllis Witherington says many of her supervisorshave a military background. She says they have learned to supervise otherpeople and deal with other people in the military.
Some say it's all in the job hunt. Blackmon never gave up, and finallygot a job in the career that he wanted. No matter what branch of serviceyou are in, it is possible to get out of the military and be what it isyou want to be.
Military bases around the country hold job fairs throughout the year. There are also programs in place helping service men and women designresumes and even search for jobs online.
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