What Is a Civilian Job?

Nonmilitary jobs are civilian jobs.

Princeton University defines a civilian job as any job performed by a person not active in the military. That could encompass billions of workers around the world. This term, however, has taken on a narrower focus.

Civilian Jobs for Veterans

Returning veterans need jobs.

CivilianJobs.com and Military.com are dedicated to matching employers with veterans, whose particular military skills will translate well into the employers' open positions. Gone are the days when a highly skilled pilot would come home from war to become a grocer or factory worker. Many of today's veterans have specialized skills, such as information technology or mechanical engineering, and these organizations help them put those skills to work in civilian jobs.

Military Jobs for Civilians

Civilians may work for the military.

Civilian Personnel Online (Cpol) reminds us that civilians have been actively engaged in the U.S. Army since 1776 and matches civilians with Army jobs. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Navy also have positions available for civilians.

Federal Jobs for Civilians

The U.S. Government is the nation's largest employer.

Uncle Sam, the largest employer in America, recruits more that military personnel. He hires civilians for positions both inside the United States and overseas. Civilian job openings include positions for doctors, counselors, gardeners and almost everything in between.

References

• Princeton University: Civilian
• CivilianJobs
• Military: The Largest Veteran Job Board in the World
• U.S. Army: Civilian Personnel Online
• U.S. Coast Guard: Civilian Careers

Resources

• Department of the Navy: Civilian Hiring and Recruitment
• USAJobs: Federal Employment Overseas
• USAJobs: The Nation's Largest Employer