Military-to-Civilian Career Match Portal

This page will take you through 7 steps to identify civilian careers that match your military background, then explore those careers in depth. Enter your MOC code or a keyword from your military job title to get started.

Step 1: Enter Your MOC Code or Keyword: Enter your Military Occupational Code (MOC) exactly — for example 0862, 0402, or HM — to find an exact branch match. Or enter a keyword from your military job title — for example intelligence, logistics, or hygiene — to search across all branches. Searches are matched against the MOC code, the military job title, and the DoD occupation title.

Step 2: Select Your Military Occupation: Based on your MOC or keyword, you will see a table of matching military occupations from the DoD crosswalk. Each row shows the MOC code(s), military job title, DoD occupation, and the civilian career(s) that the military maps to. If the list is long, use the filter box above it to narrow results. Click the Military Job Title of the occupation that best matches your background.

Step 3: Select a Matching Civilian Career: After selecting your military occupation, you will see the O*NET civilian careers that the DoD crosswalk maps to it (typically 1–4 options). Select the civilian career that best fits your goals. This is the career that all subsequent steps will focus on.

Step 4: Select From a Listing of Related Careers: After selecting a civilian career, you will be presented with up to 20 related careers ranked by best fit — careers that share similar tasks, knowledge, and skills. This is a great way to discover careers you may not have considered. Select one for full details below.

Step 5: Find a Job: After selecting a career in Step 4, you will see a form asking for your location and preferred job search site. Active job listings for the career chosen will be displayed.

Step 6: Prepare For and Explore the Chosen Career: After selecting a career, you will be presented with detailed O*NET information to help you prepare and plan. Information includes:
Core and Supplemental Duties: Worker-related tasks performed in the job.
General and Specific Work Activities: Broad and specific job behaviors related to the career.
Knowledge Required: Facts and principles needed to perform the job.
Skills Required: Basic and cross-functional skills for the job.
Preparation Required: Summary of required experience and education.
Educational Requirements: Detailed breakdown of prior education required.
Work Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of prior experience required.
Local Salary Information: National and local salary ranges for the career.
Certifications: Government and private-sector certifications or credentials required.
Professional Associations: Associations connected to the selected career.
Job Listings: Active current job listings with multiple related job titles to explore.
Similar Job Titles (with links to jobs): Many job titles similar to the one chosen, with active job listings.
Related Careers to Consider: Up to 20 careers of interest ranked by best fit.

Step 7: Career-Specific Web Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Tabs at the bottom of the page provide links to resources specific to the career selected. Resources include:
Videos: Video links related to the career — a quick way to get an overview.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques tailored to this career.
Job Description: Sources for job descriptions vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Links to help you prepare for and succeed in the job interview.
Step by Step: Resources to help organize your career search process.
LinkedIn: Professional networking resources specific to this career and field.