After serving his country as an electronics technician, Jon Leitzinger was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration.
For those concluding their service in the Armed Forces this year, facing a bleak job market can be a tough assignment.
But the U.S. government offers many opportunities for both civilians and military veterans - and it's still hiring.
The government is the nation's largest employer, employing about 2% of the nation's work force. Even during the downturn, government hiring has stayed steady. Over the past 12 months, the government has added 97,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department.
Jon Leitzinger managed to snag a job with Uncle Sam. Leitzinger, 29, served over seven years in the Navy as an electronics technician, in charge of maintaining and repairing communications systems, before his enlistment ended in February, just as the unemployment rate hit a 25-year high.
"I was nervous about starting a civilian career during a downturn in the economy." Leitzinger said. "I hadn't looked for a job in eight years."
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