Servicemembers on their way out of the military and on the hunt for their first civilian job can use a new Google tool to find jobs that overlap with their military skills.

Do you have the ability to make quick decisions? Are you physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure? Capable of working as a team member? Google translates those field artillery skills - 13 B in the Army - to careers in radio operation, hazardous materials removal, emergency management and biomass plant technician.

For airmen who work on navigation and communication systems - 2A9X1 job code - those skills translate into jobs as aircraft mechanics and site operations managers.

Marines who collect intelligence - MOS 0211 - are well-suited to become management analysts.

To search for jobs that match your military skills, go to Google.com and type in the search box, “Jobs for veterans.” A box will come up prompting an MOS or military code.

Once an MOS code is entered, a list of matching civilian jobs will be returned.

The feature is also useful to employers and job boards, who will be able to find veterans with relevant experience for job positions. The search function is one of three new initiatives launched by Google to help servicemembers, spouses and veterans learn new skills, find jobs and help their businesses succeed.

“We are grateful to servicemembers and their families for their service,” said Bill Eger, program manager for Google Fiber in Utah. “And we hope that these tools will assist them as they transition to civilian lives.”

The other two initiatives are:

• A new identifier on Google Maps and Search so a consumer or job-seeker will be able to easily identify a local veteran-led business, whether they want to purchase a product or apply for a job, when searching on mobile.
• A $2.5 million Google.org grant to the USO. The grant will provide scholarships for 1,000 transitioning military personnel, military spouses, and veterans to complete the Google IT Support Professional Certificate, qualifying them for entry-level jobs in IT support.

Amanda Dolasinski is MOAA's staff writer. She can be reached at amandad@moaa.org. Follow her on Twitter @AmandaMOAA.