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.
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
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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
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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: April 27, 2025
Security Specialist
Tulsa, OK
Minimum Qualifications:
- 12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
- Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
- Must be able to swim
- Must be drug and nicotine free
- Background check required
- Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing
Armed Protection & Surveillance Midnights
Royal Oak, MI
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Prior experience in law enforcement, military related skill, or security.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong physical and mental fitness.
- Must be licensed to carry a firearm in the state where the position is located.
- Must complete a training program in security procedures and the use of force.
- Must maintain current certifications in first aid, CPR and AED.
- Must pass psychological and medical screenings upon request.
- Ability to deliver superior customer service and courtesy to all of our clients.
School Safety Officer PT
Macomb County, MI
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
- State-certified active or former law enforcement officer with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Experience working in a school or youth-focused environment is a plus.
- Valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and excellent marksmanship skills.
- Strong understanding of crisis management and conflict resolution techniques.
- Ability to pass a thorough background check.
- Proven record of integrity, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Unarmed Security Officer
Louisville, KY
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
- Must pass a drug test and background screening
- Prior experience in security, military, corrections or law enforcement is a plus
- State Security License preferred
- Reliable transportation required
Cyber Security Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Minimum Qualifications:
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline; 0 years’ experience with Masters.
- Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Java and/or Python
- Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience developing software on Agile teams.
- Knowledge of software development life cycle.