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G.I. JOBS | FEBRUARY 2018 | GIJOBS.COM 46 46 What do you do? I drive to various locations to deliver goods and provide excellent customer service. What worked best in your job search? Looking for companies that I could see myself working in. What didn't work? Applying for all jobs, even if I was overqualified. Why did you pick this job? With my Marines transportation skills, I first drove tractor-trailers over the road. When I learned that I could be home every night with US Foods, I jumped on the opportunity to be a route delivery driver. Biggest transiāĻon headache? Figuring out a new career path. What surprised you about the civilian workforce? There is more flexibility. What's the coolest thing about your job? Doing what I have a passion for. Biggest lesson from this job? There is always purpose for the work you do: taking care of others. Best piece of advice for transiāĻoning service members? Take your time in figuring out what you really want to do once you separate. CORPORAL ISSAC GASTON Driver, US Foods * Age: 29 Military Service: Corporal (E-4), Marine Corps (2007-2011) MOS: Motor Transportation Operator (3531) Education: Associate degree, criminal justice, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, 2014 (Now Pittsburgh Technical College) FOOD SERVICES G.I. JOBS | FEBRUARY 2018 | GIJOBS.COM *Company is a paid advertiser in this issue. *