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// MISSION PLANNER

How long until you separate?

Your timeline changes the plan. Pick the situation closest to yours, focus on the next milestone, and adjust with people who have already made the move.

STATUSGUIDANCE ONLINEChoose your current phase ↓
PHASE01

// Build the base

24+ months

Explore roles, learn fundamentals, and turn remaining service time into leverage.

  • Choose two target roles to explore
  • Build networking, Linux, and scripting fundamentals
  • Start one small public project
  • Map education benefits and clearance considerations
PHASE02

// Select the objective

12–24 months

Narrow your target and begin producing evidence of skill.

  • Commit to a primary career path
  • Build a role-aligned lab and portfolio
  • Interview people doing the job
  • Research SkillBridge timelines and requirements
PHASE03

// Prepare to move

6–12 months

Translate your experience, close gaps, and build a deliberate job-search plan.

  • Draft a civilian-first resume
  • Apply for SkillBridge if eligible
  • Practice technical and behavioral interviews
  • Request feedback from working practitioners
PHASE04

// Execute the transition

Under 6 months

Prioritize applications, referrals, interviews, and a focused technical narrative.

  • Apply to a short, targeted role list
  • Tell your network exactly what you seek
  • Rehearse your transition story
  • Protect time for benefits and separation tasks
PHASE05

// Regain momentum

Already separated

Build proof quickly and use community support to keep the search structured.

  • Set a weekly learning and application cadence
  • Ship one focused portfolio project
  • Get resume and mock-interview feedback
  • Use veteran benefits and local resources

// PLANS CHANGE ON CONTACT

Get a second set of eyes.

Bring your timeline, target role, and constraints to the community. We’ll help you pressure-test the plan.

Discuss your plan