Anyone know the best source to find decent paying jobs for veterans?

SGT Benjamin Figuried — Thu, 09 May 2019 10:29:22 -0400

Why are we housing foreign refugees for free but leave our vets out on the street? I am on the verge of homelessness every month. Anyone know a reliable source to find government jobs for veterans?

Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 9 at 2019 10:44 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 09 May 2019 10:44:29 -0400

There are other options. Just search the internet for "Veteran friendly employers"...and good hunting
https://www.bing.com/search?q=veteran+friendly+employers&qs=AS&pq=veteran+fr&sc=8-10&cvid=5DB8A2BF25584C4B8D4DEA45F17A142A&FORM=CHRDEF&sp=1

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Response by HN Ava Hill made May 9 at 2019 11:07 AM

HN Ava Hill — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:07:30 -0400

I'm not sure of any sites but UHG is an employer of military veteran and spouses. I would check out https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com
Good luck!

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Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 9 at 2019 11:29 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:29:36 -0400

SGT Benjamin Figuried DAV hosts numerous regional job fairs, which seem almost quarterly, recommend you sign up for USO360 and HireOurHeroes to get resume and housing security assistance. Have you been to a VetCenter or VA Counseling office to see what vocational training options are available to you? If your current skills aren't getting the attention, then maybe you can enhance some other skills.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 9 at 2019 11:42 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:42:42 -0400

SGT Benjamin Figuried are you a credentialed merchant mariner?

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made May 9 at 2019 11:55 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:55:55 -0400

USA Jobs is a good source to find government jobs and there is veterans and disabled veterans preferences for many jobs listed, Linked In also is a veteran friendly job related social media site.

Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made May 9 at 2019 12:14 PM

LCDR Joshua Gillespie — Thu, 09 May 2019 12:14:02 -0400

USA Jobs on the govt. side-you might also start with some of the leading agencies who (at least used to) post openings online. Getting away from Federal, down to State and Municipal, there's usually a "portal" on the appropriate ".gov" site listing openings. I work for Municipal govt. and that's how my job was posted. Stuff runs in cycles, so go back...and back... and, you get the idea.

On the private side, it's "sometimes" less formal, which can be good and bad. Most people will tell you they landed the job because of networking, and having "been there, done that", I believe it is very accurate.

Bottom line, it's not an easy process, but there are some good steps-First, have a good, concise knowledge of what you want to do, remembering that there's a lot of potential crossover between former MOS and future employment codes/job descriptions. Second, "translate" your experience into "Civilian"... bear in mind that less is sometimes more, hiring is generally done using computer screening, and you get no "bonus" points for "creative writing". Third, make sure you meet all or at least most of the pre-qualifications...HR hates it when people apply for jobs where they have none to few of the listed skill sets. Fourth, consider going to trade shows, events, and other gatherings associated with the sector/industry you're interested in.

All the best!