Job Seekers

Working With Your Career Specialist

Building a Strong Partnership for a Successful Job Search

Let's work together to get you hired!

A successful job search is built on a strong, collaborative relationship between the candidate and their Career Specialist. Each step in the process is designed to meet candidates where they are, provide personalized guidance, and equip them with the tools needed to confidently pursue new opportunities at no-cost.

1. Welcome Questionnaire: Setting the Foundation

The journey begins with a welcome questionnaire. This helps the Career Specialist understand:

• The candidate’s background and goals
• Where they currently are in their job search
• What support they need most

This step ensures expectations are clear and creates a shared understanding of how you’ll work together.

2. Phone Consultation: Creating a Game Plan

Next comes a personalized phone consultation. This conversation allows the Career Specialist to build a tailored strategy, which may include:

• Reviewing and refining the resume
• Rewording or strengthening key verbiage
• Translating military experience into civilian language
• Reviewing or optimizing the LinkedIn profile
• Identifying training or upskilling opportunities
• Highlighting both hard and soft skills

This is where the roadmap for the candidate’s job search truly takes shape.

3. Resume Revisions: Crafting a Strong Master Resume

After the consultation, the Career Specialist works with the candidate to create a polished master resume. This involves:

• Drafting and revising resume versions
• Ensuring alignment with job requirements
• Highlighting relevant experience and skills
• Preparing a strong base resume that can be tailored for each application

Because companies increasingly require tailored resumes, this collaborative process is essential. Candidates must understand expectations and stay engaged to ensure accuracy and alignment.

4. Ongoing Collaboration: Staying Connected

The job search is dynamic, and communication is key. Candidates should:

• Stay in touch with their Career Specialist
• Share updates on applications and interviews
• Ask questions when unsure
• Continue learning about the job market and opportunities

RecruiterConnect Jobs

This is where you’ll find all the available positions from vetted employers that our RecruiterConnect Specialists are directly collaborating with.

Work From Home Jobs

All job listings on this board are remote positions that our RecruiterConnect Specialists are collaborating directly with the employers to fill.

DirectEmployers Jobs

Gain immediate access to more than 2 million verified nationwide job postings directly from employers, hosted by DirectEmployers Association.

Resume Engine

VetJobs has partnered with Hiring Our Heroes to provide you with this in-depth resume builder. With Resume Engine, you can create a professional, tailored resume in just minutes. Then download or share it directly with employers looking for top military talent.

MOS / Rate Translator

VetJobs has partnered with Oplign to provide you with the most advanced MOS/Rate translator. This cutting-edge Employment Intelligence Platform not only converts your military skills and experience into terms that civilian employers value, but it also matches you with jobs that fit those skills.

A Message From Dan Goldenberg, Call of Duty Endowment

“Veterans are reentering the job market in record numbers. Are you one of them?

We’re here to help. If you need a hand, visit https://www.callofdutyendowment.org/us_veteran_support.html. Through our grantees, we’ve helped more than 149,000 veterans find meaningful careers after their service, and we can connect you with teams who can advise and assist you with your search.

Veterans represent the best of our values. We want to make sure you’re taken care of after you’ve taken such good care of our country.”

-Dan Goldenberg

Success Stories

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HOT JOBS

This is a small sample of positions that companies are looking to fill immediately.

Updated On: July 13, 2026

Mailroom Clerk
Watonga, OK

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
  • Strong organizational, observation skills and attention to detail are required.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

Firefighter/ EMT
Independence, MO

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a US citizen (or have proof of legal authorization to work in the United States)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have completed high school or have GED equivalent
  • IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I and II
  • IFSAC or ProBoard Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
  • Missouri EMT-Basic (must be obtain prior to appointment)
  • NREMT- Basic
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 ( can be completed during orientation)

Junior K9 Handler
San Francisco, CA

Minimum Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must have held citizenship for a minimum of three years prior to date of application
  • Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of employment
  • Must be able to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge within four to six weeks of employment
  • Must be able to obtain a Security Threat Assessment (STA) for Airport Badge within four to six weeks of employment
  • Must have adequate transportation to transport assigned Canine and Crate (inside the vehicle) to/from assigned work location; transportation must have operational climate control
  • Must be able to pass the applicable Contract Testing and Certifications for the program within four to eight weeks of employment; candidate must maintain the certification requirements
  • Must have a valid US drivers license and satisfactory driver record.
  • Drivers license must be compliant with REAL ID standards or possess a valid U.S. passport in addition to a valid drivers license.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
  • Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
  • Must be able to lift and carry various items weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions.
  • Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending, and kneeling.
  • Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms

Unarmed Security Officer
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Strong, stable work history.
  • Prior experience in security, military, corrections, or law enforcement is a plus.
  • State Security License required.
  • Reliable transportation required.
  • Must hold an active Texas Security License

Operations Manager
Oak Harbor, OH

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of progressive manufacturing or operations experience.
  • Results-driven professional with a strong continuous improvement mindset and highly desired Black Belt or Green Belt Certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and deconstruct complex operational issues utilizing systematic root cause analysis to implement permanent resolutions with a bias toward action.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability and willingness to adjust working schedules flexibly to support continuous three-shift manufacturing operations
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