Explore this page dedicated to highlighting opportunities for our Veteran community! Whether you are a freshman, graduating senior, or alumni, we recommend scheduling an in-person or virtual appointment with a UAS career advisor via Handshake. We are here to guide you through your career journey.
Resume Resources for Veterans
👉 Military Skills Translator – a tool to help veterans translate military experience and keywords to civilian contexts.
👉 NACE – Veteran’s Guide to Developing a Resume
👉 Writing Military-to-Civilian Resumes: The ‘Transferability-of-Skills’ Strategy
Job Search Resources
👉 Handshake – the online recruitment platform for employers seeking to hire University of Alaska students and alumni
👉 Feds Hire Vets – a site for federal employment information for veterans
👉 Recruit Military – a job search site for veterans and military spouses
👉 DAV – employment program that connects transition, active duty, reserve members, veterans, and their spouses with employers
Additional Resources
👉 Careers & Employment/U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – offers career and employment assistance
👉 U.S. Dept. of Labor/Veterans Employment Services – federal and state resources for job searching and career planning
👉 TAP (Transition Assistance program) – supports military personnel in the transition from military services to life as civilians
👉 ACP – assists with career placement for military and active duty military spouses, and mentoring programs
👉 Veterans Career Center/American Legion – helps veterans find employers who understand their skills and values
Podcasts
⭐ Lessons Learned for Vets – Supporting veterans to achieve career success as they navigate the challenges of transitioning out of the military
⭐ The David Johnson Show – Former Army combat veteran now interviewing some of the top Military and Veteran minds in the country
⭐ The Career Confidante – How to translate military experience to land a civilian job
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This article provides valuable insights for veterans navigating the job search process. It emphasizes several key resources to support veterans in their transition to civilian employment:
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