From the Battlefield to the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 67

Marine Corps Ammunition Technician Shares Valuable Career Insight

From a young age Terry Guyton knew he wanted to serve his country by joining the Marine Corps.

After a fulfilling career in service, Terry decided to see what the civilian workforce had to offer.

 


 

From a young age Terry Guyton knew he wanted to serve his country by joining the Marine Corps. Three weeks after graduating high school he embarked on an 8-year career as an Ammunition Technician.

After a fulfilling career in service, Terry decided to see what the civilian workforce had to offer. After months of filling out online applications with little results, Terry found his dream job with U.S. Tobacco Cooperative Inc.

In this episode Terry discusses the challenges he faced in his transition and shares advice with fellow veteran job seekers. Topics include:

  • The value of having a mentor
  • Leveraging military recruiting firms
  • How his time in the military prepared him for a civilian career