5 Steps to getting a Great Civilian Job
- Step 1 Translate Your Military Skills
- Step 2 Build Your Resume
- Step 3 Search Jobs
- Step 4 Network
- Step 5 Interview Tips
Finding the Right Job
USAJOBS
To find jobs with the Federal Government
HireVetsFirst
To find jobs with private job banks
REALifelines
To find jobs for severely injured and disabled service membersJob Hunting Tools
Build Your Military-to-Civilian Resume
Create and post your resume online. Let recruiters contact you or keep your resume private.
Match Military Experience to Civilian Occupations
The Military to Civilian Occupation Translator helps servicemembers match military skills to civilian occupations.
Attend a Career Fair
View a list of upcoming career fairs specifically for the military community.
Certification Finder
Learn about certifications, search for certifications by industry, occupation and keyword.
Licensed Occupations
Learn about licensed occupation requirements in your state.
Find a One-Stop Career Center
Connect with dedicated veteran employment counselors in the area where you are job searching
for free.
Key Federal Employment Sites
- Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS)
- The Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Transition Bulletin Board (TBB)
- DoD Civilian Careers
- Fed World Job Resource
- Troops to Cops
Other Helpful Employment Resources
Helmets to Hardhats
The fastest way for Military, Reservists and Guardsmen to transition from active duty to a career in the construction industry.
Troops to Teachers (TTT)
Begin a new career as teachers in public schools where your skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.
Employment Resources for Disabled Veterans
Visit the Military Severely Injured Career Center for wounded veteran-friendly jobs and employers, resources and more.