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There are tricks and best practices to use in any career search. These articles can provide a foundation of preparation, and after great preparation, execution that leads to your next career.
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Translating Your Military Experience into Jobs for Veterans
Many veteran job seekers have trouble translating their military experiences into qualifications for civilian jobs. Below is a case in point and some recommendations.
Veteran's Challenge
"I separated from the Navy in September 2013 where I was an operations specialist for nine years. I am having...
Building a profile that delivers
When you register as a job candidate on our website, you should use great care in filling out your registration profile—and then you should keep your profile current. The reason? Employers search our database of registered candidates for potential employees, and the first set of search results...
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Placement Services Candidate Modules & Resources
Placement Services Candidates: Use these modules to prepare for your job search, describe your military experience in a resume, and excel in the interview process.
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Changing How You Job Search with ChatGPT
With the help of AI-powered language models like ChatGPT, job seekers can get guidance and advice on how to find and apply for job opportunities.
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The Job Fair was Critical for my Career Shift
U.S. Army veteran Jason Sapp worked in new home construction after his military service, but he just didn’t feel like he was in the right career. When a DAV|RecruitMilitary job fair was held in his city, he signed up to attend. Thanks to that event, Sapp found a job he loves with Quality...
“Match-Making” Veterans and Employers: A RecruitMilitary Success Story
While Crownhart may not have found his job at the job fair, he took a big step in finding his new career that day.