Center for Career and Professional Development

Veterans

As a veteran, you are part of a unique population. Unlike many traditional college students, you have already had training and job experience in the military. It may not be easy, however, to connect those experiences with potential majors and future job targets. We recognize that the transition from the military to college and civilian life can present challenges. The CCPD has resources that may be of particular interest to veterans. Below you will find helpful information about civilian and federal resumes, transition assistance, and job postings specifically for veterans. Please explore the useful links and documents on this webpage for more information.
 
Resumes and Occupational Information
  • gavectr.org - Assistance with seeking educational and employment assistance, accelerated or entrepreneurial training opportunities, and connections to vital state and community resources in GA
  • careerinfonet.org - Includes occupational information and resume tips and examples
  • gogovernment.org - Information on federal resumes and how to apply for jobs
  • Typical versus federal resume - Information on writing a federal resume
  • Sample federal resume - Federal resume example

Transition Assistance

Job Search Strategies for Veterans’ Success

  • Military & Veterans Career Center - Job search, resume posting, salary calculator, networking, job hunting tips, list of employers looking for military experience, and other resources.

  • Vet Jobs  - Job listings, ability to post resumes, job search tools and tips, employment assistance, and other resources.

  • Transition Assistance Online - Job search, employer listings, Veteran Career Fairs, transition tools, and other resources.

  • Career One Stop - Connects veterans and transitioning service members will listing of job banks specifically for veterans and spouses, resources for starting a business, and other resources.

  • U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Job search tools and information about veteran’s preference for veterans seeking jobs with the government.

  • Veterans Employment and Training Service - A division of the Department of Labor:  provides veterans and transitioning service members with information on grants, and other resources to maximize their employment opportunities.

  • Office of Veterans Business Development - Provides business development centers, loan programs and other resources for veterans, service-disabled veterans, reserve component members and their dependents or survivors to start their own business.

  • U.S. Army Materiel Command - Provides army veterans with a link to job postings, special AMC Fellows Program for special program with rotational assignments.  Also available is Always a Soldier Program specifically for disabled Veterans.

  • Regional Veterans Employment Coordinators - Contact information provided for regional employment coordinators to identify career opportunities, build competitive applications for federal employment and help navigate the federal hiring process;

  • Student Veterans of America - Networking and conferences for student veterans; work-study, scholarships, and featured employers.

  • USA Jobs - Job opportunities, training assistance, and resources for veterans interested in federal government.

  • Vet Success - Department of Veterans Affairs:  provides job listings, career tools, state information, and industry profiles.

  • Recruit Military - Job listings, resume posting, opportunity expos nationwide and veteran-friendly organization listings.

  • Military Hire - Provides job listings, Veteran-specific career fairs, and other career resources (Veteran-owned firms).

  • The Veterans Business Service - Resources for veteran entrepreneurs including mentoring program, access to loan funding, workshops, and conferences.

  • G.I. Jobs - Pay calculator, career tips, job listings, transition assistance, success stories, and other resources.

  • Troops to Teachers- Provides advising and referral services to military personnel interested in becoming teachers in public education; includes teacher certification requirements, programs leading to certification, and employment opportunities.

  • Military Connection - Virtual job fairs, job postings, scholarships, loans and salary calculators for all military branches.

  • Military to Civilian Occupation Translator - The Military to Civilian Occupation Translator helps service members match military skills and experience to civilian occupations.

  • Georgia State Veterans Benefits - The state of Georgia offers several veterans benefits.  This site offers a list of benefits and a brief description

  • JOFDAV - Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans – Atlanta

  • e-VETS Resource Advisor - A government maintain website that assists Veterans, Service Members and all those who support them to quickly and easily navigate information and resources on a range of topics.

  • Military Branches, Facilities, and Government Agencies in Georgia

  • Department of Veteran Affairs – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment - Information about the employment and independent living services provided to service-connected disabled Veterans, vocational counseling provided to service members and Veterans who have recently separated from active duty, and other services to eligible dependents of Veterans.

 

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