Part: 3 Resources 57 to 65 (of 101)
Part 1: Use Your Military Benefits to Pay for School
Part 2: Scholarships, Federal Student Aid, Navigating the “New GI Bill®, and VA Quick Links
Part 3: Making Career and Education Decisions
Part 4: Making the Transition from Military Service to School
Resume, Application, & Interview Assistance
Applying for jobs is a tedious and sometimes intimidating process. The resources below will provide useful information as you pursue your new career.
57. Resume Building Guide
The VA for Vets Resume Building Guide provides great advice for showcasing your experience, training, and skills appropriately on your resume when applying for federal jobs. Check it out here: http://vaforvets.va.gov/docs/Resume_Building_Guide_01062012.pdf
58. Resume Writing Tips for Veterans
Be sure to review this important advice from the VA before you craft your resume: http://www.blogs.va.gov/vacareers/793/resume-writing-tips-for-veterans/
59. The White House’s Guide to Hiring Veterans
While this guide is intended for those hiring veterans, it can give provide you with helpful insight into the employment process and logistics for hiring veterans:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_-_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf
60. Tips for Writing a Federal Resume
Offered by the Department of Homeland Security, Tips for Writing a Federal Resume is a great resource to guide you when applying for security and other federal jobs:
https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/tips-writing-federal-resume
61. DoD Veterans Employment
The Department of Defense is the largest federal employer of veterans. Their site provides helpful info for those who have honorably served our country: http://godefense.cpms.osd.mil/veterans/
62. Interview Tips for Veterans
Nail your interview with these tips from the Department of Homeland Security: https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/interview-tips
63. The 12 Most Common Interview Questions
Prepare for your interview by practicing these top 12 most common interview questions, supplied by Maryland’s Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation: http://www.dllr.maryland.gov/county/brochures/dirtydozen.shtml
64. Making the Most of Your Upcoming Interview
With do’s and don’t’s, useful information, and sample interview questions, this is a great resource for understanding the interview process and how to succeed at it: http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/03/f9/Final%20Version%20of%20Interview%20Module.pdf
65. 10 Tips for Veterans Entering the Job Market
This piece from the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program offers 10 important tips every veteran should know when applying for jobs: http://www.benefits.va.gov/VOCREHAB/docs/VRE-005_10_Tips_Veterans.pdf
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