Transitioning out of the military? Start your civilian job search here.
Military experience doesn't translate itself. JobSearchFix turns your service record into civilian-ready materials — a resume, a plan, and the language hiring teams recognize — in minutes. Free to start, no credit card required.
What makes a military transition job search different
Military language gets filtered out
Resumes written in military terms are screened out by the Applicant Tracking System (A.T.S.) — the systems HR/recruiters use to screen out job applicants — before a person ever reads them.
You don't know which roles you're competitive for
Civilian job titles rarely map to what you actually did, so it's hard to tell which roles you're already qualified for and which ones are a stretch.
You have no civilian network
Most roles move through referrals. Coming out of service, you're starting a professional network from close to zero — in an industry you may not have worked in yet.
You have no salary benchmark
Military pay is public and fixed. Civilian pay is negotiated, and without a benchmark it's easy to accept the first number offered.
How JobSearchFix helps
Tailored, ATS-ready resume
An ATS-ready resume tailored to each role in minutes, with an instant ATS score and actionable fixes before you apply.
Career Compass assessment
A quick assessment that maps where you are, where you want to go, and the gaps in between.
Networking Track
Build a target list of people and companies, then draft the outreach messages that start real conversations.
Salary negotiation coach
Scripts and strategy so you know what to ask for and how to ask for it.
Interview prep coach
Recruiter questions with coaching to answer like the top candidate.
Your free path — 3 steps
When should I start?
Start 12 to 18 months before your separation date. The job search itself takes longer than most people expect, and the hardest part — deciding what you're actually targeting — is the part you can do earliest and for free.
12 months out
Decide direction before you decide documents. Work through the Career Compass assessment, pick two or three target role families, and build a baseline civilian resume and LinkedIn profile you can tailor later.
6 months out
Start applying to real postings and tailoring your resume to each one. Begin outreach — informational conversations now become referrals later. Line up any certifications your target roles actually require.
90 days out
You should be interviewing. Practice behavioral answers out loud, research pay ranges for your target roles and locations, and prepare your negotiation position so an offer doesn't catch you flat-footed.
Still in uniform with time left?
If you're within a year of separating, read our guide to getting a SkillBridge internship and what to expect from TAP.
Military transition job search FAQ
Start before you separate.
Free to start. No credit card required. Built by a military veteran and Certified Career Transition Coach (CCTC).