The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to students who are in the military or are Veterans.
Establishing a robust professional network is crucial for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers, but it can also be challenging. So let’s examine the benefits of networking and veteran resources to support these efforts.
Whether active duty, reserve, or National Guard, you raised your right hand and signed up to be the <1% to serve your country. That sacrifice comes with endless knowledge and experience that cannot be gained anywhere else. So let’s take about five ways you can highlight your military experience on a resume that will allow you to stand out as a candidate in the civilian job market.
Vault: Can you tell us a bit about the kind of work you do at ScottMadden?
Rob Smith: I work primarily within ScottMadden’s Corporate & Shared Services practice, specifically focused on advising our clients in the areas of finance and …
We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her how a veteran should look through the qualifications in a job description and assess whether they are qualified. Here’s what we learned
Individuals who have served in the Armed Forces seeking positions within both competitive and excepted service have some advantage through Veterans’ Preference, a policy intended to support returning soldiers and recognize their sacrifice, by allowing preferred status over other applicants.
