The transition from military service to a civilian job can be tough…
Here are a few resources to help get you started!
Getting Started
These sites primarily offer career guidance, resume assistance, and valuable information for returning veterans ready to shift into civilian life.
WarriorCare – Army.mil’s “WarriorCare” is a comprehensive resource for soldiers, veterans, and their families looking for employment and career opportunities.
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service – Veteran Affairs (VA) program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. If you’re eligible, this program can really accelerate your career move.
Still Serving Veterans – “To empower wounded veterans, and their families, by helping them reintegrate into the workforce and community via counseling, coaching, guiding, job transition, and assistance in obtaining all Veterans Administration (VA) benefits to which they are entitled.” Dedicated to quality career guidance for returning vets!
Helmets to Hardhats – Program committed to assisting members of the military (active or otherwise) interested in the construction industry start a successful career.
DoDVets – “The Department of Defense (DoD) provides employment opportunities for men and women who honorably served on behalf of our Nation.”
HireVetsFirst – Site for both prospective employees and employers interested in hiring veterans. Includes job postings, resume writing, military skills translator, and more!
Finding a Job
If you’re ready to start networking, applying, and interviewing for jobs these tools will help you find them.
VetJobs – More than 27, 000 jobs currently posted! Also includes information to facilitate the application process.
RecruitMilitary – Simply create an account and then connect with thousands of organizations looking to hire veterans.
Military.com – Boasts the largest veteran job board in the world! Definitely one of your first stops online when looking for employment.
Hire Veterans – “Jobs from The Veterans Today Network” More than just a job board. Features a blog, employer registration, local job fair search, and jobseeker support.
VetSuccess – Veterans Affairs program connecting employers with disabled veterans.
JOFDAV – Devoted to providing job opportunities for wounded warriors.
VetCentral – Powerful job search engine for veterans. Search by keyword, title, rank, branch of service, or company!
Start Your Own Business
Rather than find a job, why not create your own? Here are two sites with military-specific articles, workshops, and training towards becoming a successful entrepreneur!
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp – The EBV provides disabled veterans with the training, tools, and skills necessary to start a business.
VetBiz – Offers resources and information for small business owners, and a registration service to help grow your business.
If you’ve had a positive experience with one of the resources listed above, or if we missed a valuable resource, post a comment below!
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