Does being a veteran give you an advantage when applying for jobs?

My experience is that it was no advantage in getting hired. In fact, I would say it was a disadvantage as many companies use Human Resource people for initial screenings and interviews, and they are given specific experience to look for. If they can't translate what you did to their terms, (and they usually can't) or if the experience doesn't match exactly they consider you unqualified. An example, after reading my resume that included battalion commander and a description of what that entailed, an HR person asked me if I thought I would be able to be in charge of a 10 person team.

But OTOH, every one of the qualities listed are exactly what enabled me to rapidly advance within the company. Once you get your foot in the door, things like your work ethic, integrity, etc will stand out. So in my experience being a vet didn't help me get in the door. But once in, it helped me excel.

It depends on where. It gave me a advantage applying for a government job.

Much of any advantage is going to be situational driven. A company that has large contracts to DoD is more likely to hire veterans. A company that is owned/staffed by Berkley Grads (often referred to as tree huggers) may be LESS likely to hire a military vet. Often what it comes down to is how the Veteran presents him/herself. Also of import is what experience you have, what the company is looking for, and how you can convey or communicate your experience in words that are understood.