Several people in the Tampa Bay area transitioning from military service to civilian life got a huge boost recently when it came to landing a new job. At the Tampa Convention Center, a massive hiring event focused on military veterans, their spouses and dependents. Bryce Barnes, who spent eight years in the Army was among those looking for a new career. “Something that I can show my expertise and move up,” Barnes said. “And show what I can actually do.” The transition from military to civilian life isn't always an easy one. For many veterans, the structure and discipline of the armed services — or perhaps even a traumatic experience — can make it a difficult adjustment. “And sometimes it’s hard to have your military job transition over to civilian life and civilian workforce,” Barnes said. That's why this particular job fair was so critically important. It was specifically designed to pair veterans with employers who understand those challenges and often look for the training and discipline these job candidates obtained during their military service. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-job-fair-military-veterans/67-63e53ca1-cdc7-4feb-882f-f47d1ac21848 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay