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62 G.I. JOBS | OCTOBER 2017 | GIJOBS.COM Age: 31 Military Service: Specialist (E-4), Army National Guard (2011-Present) MOS: IT Specialist (25B)/Truck Driver (88M) Education: Bachelor's degree, business administration: marketing and professional sales, University of Toledo, 2008 SPECIALIST What do you do? I ensure the availability of our technology by providing support on the infrastructure for Progressive's systems, applications and software, which includes troubleshooting any incidents that arise. I troubleshoot and repair any defects affecting system performance in our infrastructure without disrupting production. Did you use social media in your job search? No, I was introduced to Progressive at a job fair. What was the best interview quesঞon you faced? "From everything you've learned about this role and Progressive, tell me how you feel you'd make a contribution?" What was the hardest part of your job search? It was difficult finding a position that didn't require several years of on-the-job experience. What makes your job something you'd recommend to a friend who's transiঞoning out of the military? My job at Progressive provides so many opportunities for my family and me. I am highly respected as a member of the Army National Guard and the support Progressive provides is invaluable. Progressive also provides endless avenues for career advancement, a healthy work environment, and a great culture filled with employee resource groups and fun events. JOSHUA TORRES IT Systems Engineer, Progressive Insurance Best advice for transitioning service members? The best advice I could give to transitioning service members is to remember how valuable you are and to be confident, just as you are in uniform. Also, use the internet and network with peers to find opportunities. Military service members have skillsets that are highly sought after, so get out there and show the civilian world what you're made of! SUCCESS INSURANCE TRANSITION

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