By Ted Daywalt Notice this is called career planning, not job planning. You find yourself seeking a job. But you should look for that job within the much broader context of what you plan to do with the rest of your life. Developing a career plan insures that your initial job is helping you work toward a longer-range career objective. In addition, most employers will ask you how the position you are interviewing for ties in with your overall career objective.
Career planning takes time and effort.
You should develop a career plan at least six to twelve months before the end of your military career. We recommend you start working on your transition plan 12 months before your discharge date. Doing so gives you time to react if your plan identifies obstacles to entering your chosen career field, or uncovers gaps in your educational background or skill set. How to Turn Your Military Experience Into a Good Civilian Job Offer by William Fitzpatrick, from Blue Jeans Press. All the information is presented in terms the military person of whatever rank or service can identify with and understand.