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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.

Tips For Veterans When Reading Civilian Job Descriptions

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

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What is Veterans’ Preference (+ Tips for Applying for Federal Jobs)

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.

By Julie Kimball
Julie Kimball Career Advisor, Career Services
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How To Translate Veteran Experience To Land A Civilian Job

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about what advice she has for veterans trying to translate their experience serving into the corporate/civilian world when they go …

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The Biggest Resume Mistakes For Veterans

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistake that veterans make in their resumes that could hurt them from getting the corporate/civilian job they’re …

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From the Armed Forces to Law Practice: Resources for Veterans in the Legal Industry

Today on Veterans Day, we honor all of those who have served in our country's Armed Forces. The legal industry is fortunate to have many veterans among our ranks. Through our work at Vault, we have received requests for additional …

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Resources

Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

USAJobs.gov

The Federal Government’s official jobs site.

GI Jobs

A website for those who need help transitioning out of their military uniform.

MilitaryHire.com

A site developed and maintained by a team of military veterans and corporate hiring authorities

Va.gov

A comprehensive site from the Department of Veterans Affairs providing access to employment, job search, and other resources for veterans.

My Next Move for Veterans

Designed for U.S. veterans who are current job seekers. Through this interactive tool, learn about career options including tasks, skills, …

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