Job Search Strategies and Job Boards for Veterans’ Success
The following list of websites represents a starting point to help our veterans in their job transition and search. These sites are only a few of the many resources to assist our veterans.
Search Strategy Focused Resources
- 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.
- e-VETS Resource Advisor – A government-maintained 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.
- Georgia State Veterans Benefits – The state of Georgia offers several veterans benefits. This site offers a list of benefits and a brief description
- Military to Civilian Occupation Translator – The Military to Civilian Occupation Translator helps service members match military skills and experience to civilian occupations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Job search tools and information about veterans’ preference for veterans seeking jobs with the government.
Job Board Focused 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.
- G.I. Jobs – Pay calculator, career tips, job listings, transition assistance, success stories, and other resources.
- JOFDAV – Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans – Atlanta
- Military Connection – Virtual job fairs, job postings, scholarships, loans and salary calculators for all military branches.
- Military Hire – Provides job listings, Veteran-specific career fairs, and other career resources (Veteran-owned firms).
- Military & Veterans Career Center – Job search, resume posting, salary calculator, networking, job hunting tips, list of employers looking for military experience, and other resources.
- Recruit Military – Job listings, resume posting, opportunity expos nationwide and veteran-friendly organization listings.
- Transition Assistance Online – Job search, employer listings, Veteran Career Fairs, transition tools, and other resources.
- 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.
- USA Jobs – Job opportunities, training assistance, and resources for veterans interested in federal government.
- Vet Jobs – Job listings, ability to post resumes, job search tools and tips, employment assistance, and other resources.
- Vet Success – Department of Veterans Affairs: provides job listings, career tools, state information, and industry profiles.