Employment Resources for Veterans

Finding employment at any age or status can be difficult. If you are a veteran seeking employment, the resources below are aimed to help build resumes, write cover letters, and aid in securing employment in the work force today.

• Veteran's Employment Resource Center - This governmental website has many resources for veterans including questionnaire's to determine your status point, how to fill out federal job forms, and Transition Assistance Programs.

• Veteran's Employment and Training Services - The US Department of Labor provides veterans with the resources they need to transition into the general work force.

• Ultimate Job Search - The University of Colorado has put together a program to help Military transition personnel search for jobs. The program takes you through 5 steps, including the initial job search, job searching techniques, writing resumes, the interview processes and successful tips on the job.

• VetJobs.com - This employment search engine is strictly for Veterans. From the National Guard to the Reserve Component Members, this website has job postings, resume postings and other helpful employment tips.

• Veteran Employment - Another Veteran's only employment search website. Includes resources such as salary calculator and mentor network.

• Hire Vets First - This governmental organization aims to have Veteran's hired first when employment opportunities arise.

• Transition Assistance Program - This website is full of transitional resources to help with the military to civilian transition.

• Work At Home Opportunities - Complete resource providing free Work at home jobs, home business ideas, articles and companies that hire workers.

• US Office of Personnel Management - Another governmental websites aiming to put Veteran's in jobs.

• Army Reserve Employment - The Army has teamed up with large employment agencies to help get Veteran's and other Military personnel civilian jobs once they are done serving the country.

• Military and Veteran Career Center - This career building website offers a resume center, job hunting tips and a career fairs listing for Veterans and Military personnel.

• Helmets to Hardhats - This website is specific to the construction industry. It helps Veterans who are interested in construction get jobs.

• Veterans Business Outreach - This organization aids in business development for Veteran owned and operated small businesses.

• Navy League - This hiring center is another organization that provides information and aid to transitioning Veterans.

• Iraq War Veterans Organization - This organization provides career and job listings for Veterans, not only in the Iraq war, but any military service.

• Hire a Patriot - This job board is for both employers and job seekers. It also provides resume writing help.

• Veteran Work Source Center - This website provides job listings, resume and application assistance and the use of technology equipment, such as fax machines and copiers, to aid Veterans in acquiring employment.

• US Department of Veterans Affairs - This governmental website offers a great selection of resources for Veterans including counseling, expert advice, an inside look at the job market and more.

• Skill Matching Website - Fill out this questionnaire, and get a better idea of what job field would best suit you.

• Veteran Resources - Choose the type of Veteran category you fit in, and find out information on employment resources, training and education benefits for your field.

• Veteran Employment Resources - This website provides a huge list of resources for Veterans who have served in all fields. From the National Guard to the Military, there are career building resources for you.

• Disabled Veterans - This governmental website focuses on Veterans with disabilities. Find out the employment benefits you can receive.

• Veteran Employment Resources - Yahoo! Directory resources for Veteran employment services.

• Information on Veteran Employment - A great list of need-to-know information for Veterans seeking employment. From salary guides to resume and cover letter writing, this website has great tips.