Veterans – Cross Over to a Civilian Job

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Veterans – Cross Over to a Civilian Job

Veterans: Use this chart when crossing over your military career to a civilian position. When speaking to Recruiters talk about your civilian career level. This list is not exclusive , but definitely a starting point. Get the job!

Enlisted Military Ranks	Military Title	Civilian Career Level
E7- to E9	Sergeant First Class, Navy Chief Petty Officer, Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Senior Chief, Sergeant Major, Fleet Master Chief	Executive, Director, Supervisor, Senior Manager, Operations Director, Advisor
E4 to E6	Corporal, Specialist, Petty Officer Third Class, Sergeant, Petty Officer Second Class, Staff Sergeant, Petty Officer First Class	Assistant Manager, Line Supervisor, Section Leader, Task Leader, Supervisor, Foreman
E1 to E3	Private, PFC, Seaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice	Production Worker, Assembler, Technician, Assistant, Apprentice, Team Member

Officer Military Ranks	Military Title	Civilian Career Level
O7 & Above	Brigadier General, Major General, LT General, General, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral	President, Senior Director, Chairman of the Board, Managing Director
O5 & O6	LT Colonel, Colonel, Commander, Captain	President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Program Director
O4	Major, Lieutenant Commander	Vice President, Department Head, Program Manager, Senior Advisor
O1 to O3	Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade	Executive, Vice President, Administrator, Manager, Supervisor, Superintendent, Project Officer