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.
There are a multitude of organizations and programs dedicated to supporting Veterans as they re-enter the workforce. This resource highlights American Corporate Partners (ACP) who connect post-9/11 Veterans with corporate professionals for customized career guidance.
This guidance program, like many …
Your status as a veteran can give you a competitive advantage against other applicants in landing your next job. In this post, we’ll provide five ways to streamline your job-hunt using your status as a veteran and the associated experience you have gained through your time in the military.
Military Veterans offer experience and expertise that is highly valued in public service positions across many Federal agencies. As such, applicants with veteran status, who meet specific eligibility criteria, are given priority over other similarly qualified candidates. While this does not guarantee a job offer, it can provide a unique advantage. Details of the Feds Hire Vets program can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website.
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.
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.
