Securing a job after leaving the military is one of the most important steps to successfully transitioning into civilian life. But figuring out where to even start the search can feel just as difficult as finding the right job. To help our heroes, Top Applicant has assembled some of the best resources that help find careers for veterans!
Government Resources
You can find direct paths to employment after the military using the resources and positions closest to you before discharge. For starters, talking to your VA office, or looking into the TAP (Transition Assistance Program) through the DOD can point you in the right direction. With guidance from these resources and the right attitude, veterans can build a successful career.
Feds Hire Vets
The US Office of Personnel Management works to create opportunities for former service members to evolve their career in the federal workforce. To present rewarding opportunities, Feds Hire Vets resources can help those that have served to find and navigate federal employment. Hiring officials can also use this resource to learn ways they can support veteran hires!
CareerOneStop
To help former service members explore career opportunities, further their education, and plan a successful job search, the Department of Labor sponsors CareerOneStop. This excellent resource offers support for veterans transitioning into civilian jobs. With so many resources available for job seekers of all walks of life, CareerOneStop can help veterans find or change careers.
Private Organizations
So many private organizations and non-profits also help veterans, and trying to find one that works for you can feel overwhelming. Out of your sea of options, we recommend looking into these helpful resources!
Hiring Our Heroes
The US Chamber of Commerce put together Hiring Our Heroes to leverage their vast network of businesses for connecting veterans with great career opportunities. Through HOH, more than half a million veterans and military spouses have found employment since 2011. With dozens of hiring events in every state and helpful resources for both job seekers and employers, this private organization allows former service members to build meaningful careers!
Helmets to Hardhats
For veterans interested in a career in the building trades, Helmets to Hard Hats connects transitioning service members with on-the-job training and quality opportunities. In close partnerships with 15 international construction trade unions, this organization gives veterans an opportunity to successfully transition into civilian life through apprenticeship programs. By helping veterans build valuable skills and learn how to use their benefits, H2H has helped over 50,000 military personnel find some of the best careers for veterans!
Top Applicant
Many former service members come with unique stories and experiences that make them highly desirable candidates, but many job search platforms don’t properly help them show their skills. That’s where Top Applicant is changing things for the better!
With video sharing, deep levels of personalization, and a free, professional resume, we give veterans the tools they need for a successful application, but we don’t stop there. Our platform also helps connect people to opportunities that align with their values based on settings in their profile!
Committed to the Courageous
To help make the transition as smooth as possible, Top Applicant remains committed to helping shape successful careers for veterans. We designed every feature on our site to share the personality and professionalism of every candidate. So sign in to be all you can be with our innovative hiring platform!
