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If you need guidance or support with any part of the job search process, make an appointment to speak with a career consultant in the Fleishman Center through hireBING.
There are several career support services for veterans and military service members! Follow these websites for more information, please visit the New York Naval Militia Education Benefits website. Warrior Scholars Project website. Student Veterans of America website. Yellow Ribbon Program website. Job Search Resources website. Generally, the job search for new grads, domestic or international, is very self-directed. The school’s involvement includes planning career events, organizing on campus recruitment, resume reviews, practices mock interviews, and connecting you with alumni at alumni events. The Fleishman Center can also help students prepare for the job search through workshops and programs, and one-on-one consulting. Your job as a job-seeker is to:
Networking You will notice that one of the BIGGEST differences between the U.S. employment market and other parts of the world is the reliance on networking . Attend networking events and programs to learn more about effective networking and take advantage of opportunities to practice your communication skills.
Often, veterans experience challenges in landing jobs after their service because they are competing in an environment that is culturally different than their military experience compared to civilians. . The following are resources to aid in your searh for military friendly companies, employers, schools, and more:
Employers will never need details on names in the chain of command, and much of the information on military equipment, programs, acronyms, and forms won’t have any relevance to them. What they care about is the size and value of the inventory you managed, your impact on logistics policies, and how your influence improved efficiency and costs; quantify information where you can!
There are many companies that offer a wide range of specific benefits and initiatives for members of the military community. Here are some resources to utilize when looking for these companies with standout initiatives:
Yes! Below are some resources to that you may find helpful:
There are a number of various scholarships and support services available! Below are some resources to that you may find helpful:
There are several groups on LinkedIn, Facebook, and other websites that offer networking and support for veterans! Below are some resources to that you may find helpful:
Please visit the Veterans and Military Members, Kickstart Your Next Move with Fleishman! Blog to take a look at some tips for gaining insight on what you can do now to succeed before and after graduation.
Please visit the Developing a “Civilian Friendly” Resume Blog which details how to translate your skills and experiences from the military into a more civilian friendly document.
Please visit the Veterans and Military Members, Creating Resume Bullets and Highlighting your Transferable Skills Blog which details how to create a stronger resume and enhance your bullet points through translating your military experience into civilian level jargon.
This information was created based on an accumulation of a variety of universities’ veteran and military service job search resources across the U.S.
Watch Veteran Education Success (VES) recorded workshops and videos on a variety of topics, discussing the challenges student veterans face. Click here to access the video library.
LinkedIn offers Veterans, VA caregivers, and Fry Scholars a free 1-year premium career subscription, including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning. There are several videos you can access that cover topics in translating your skills and finding your purpose after active duty. <strong><a href=”https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/learning/?keywords=veteran%20to%20civilian&origin=SWITCH_SEARCH_VERTICAL”>Click here to access the video library.</a></strong>
The Career Corner Digital Library provided through Syracuse University is a collection of videos produced exclusively for student veterans. Each video touches upon a variety of career-related topics. Student veterans have an opportunity to hear from employers, alumni, experts, and peers as they share their insights and advice. <strong><a href=”https://veterans.syr.edu/veteran-career-services/career-corner-digital-library/”>Click here to access the video library.</a></strong>
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