SGT Benjamin Figuried4618957<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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?Anyone know the best source to find decent paying jobs for veterans?2019-05-09T10:29:22-04:00SGT Benjamin Figuried4618957<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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?Anyone know the best source to find decent paying jobs for veterans?2019-05-09T10:29:22-04:002019-05-09T10:29:22-04:00CPT Jack Durish4619024<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There are other options. Just search the internet for "Veteran friendly employers"...and good hunting<br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bing.com/search?q=veteran+friendly+employers&qs=AS&pq=veteran+fr&sc=8-10&cvid=5DB8A2BF25584C4B8D4DEA45F17A142A&FORM=CHRDEF&sp=1">https://www.bing.com/search?q=veteran+friendly+employers&qs=AS&pq=veteran+fr&sc=8-10&cvid=5DB8A2BF25584C4B8D4DEA45F17A142A&FORM=CHRDEF&sp=1</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by CPT Jack Durish made May 9 at 2019 10:44 AM2019-05-09T10:44:29-04:002019-05-09T10:44:29-04:00HN Ava Hill4619144<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm not sure of any sites but UHG is an employer of military veteran and spouses. I would check out <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com">https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com</a><br />Good luck! <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by HN Ava Hill made May 9 at 2019 11:07 AM2019-05-09T11:07:30-04:002019-05-09T11:07:30-04:00LTC Jason Mackay4619222<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1628105" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1628105-sgt-benjamin-figuried">SGT Benjamin Figuried</a> 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 11:29 AM2019-05-09T11:29:36-04:002019-05-09T11:29:36-04:00LTC Jason Mackay4619290<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1628105" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1628105-sgt-benjamin-figuried">SGT Benjamin Figuried</a> are you a credentialed merchant mariner?Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 9 at 2019 11:42 AM2019-05-09T11:42:42-04:002019-05-09T11:42:42-04:00CSM Richard StCyr4619359<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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 CSM Richard StCyr made May 9 at 2019 11:55 AM2019-05-09T11:55:55-04:002019-05-09T11:55:55-04:00LCDR Joshua Gillespie4619475<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />All the best!Response by LCDR Joshua Gillespie made May 9 at 2019 12:14 PM2019-05-09T12:14:02-04:002019-05-09T12:14:02-04:002019-05-09T10:29:22-04:00