💼 Veteran Job Boards: Practical Guide
Transitioning from military service to civilian employment can feel overwhelming — but with the right approach, you can target jobs that match your skills, values, and goals. This guide blends practical job-hunting strategies with the best veteran-focused job boards, so you’re ready to not just apply — but to stand out.
🚀 Start Here — Our Veteran Job Boards
We’ve built a dedicated veteran job search hub to connect you with employers who value your service.
👉 Search the Veteran Job Boards Now — Your first stop for finding veteran-preferred positions across the country.
📞 Veteran Employment Assistance Line
Toll-free, confidential: 1-800-827-1000 — VA Careers
🧭 What You Can Do Right Now
Search our Veteran Job Boards for open positions.
Tailor your resume — emphasize leadership, discipline, and results from your service.
Translate your MOS to civilian terms using O*NET Crosswalk.
Set up a LinkedIn profile and add “Open to Work” for recruiters.
Apply to at least 3 jobs per day — treat job hunting like a mission.
📂 Resume & Application Tips for Veterans
Lead with achievements, not duties — show measurable results from your service.
Avoid military jargon — replace acronyms with civilian-friendly terms.
Use keywords from the job posting — many employers use automated filters.
Highlight soft skills like teamwork, adaptability, and leadership.
Keep it to 1–2 pages — employers scan quickly.
🗣 Interview & Networking Tips
Practice storytelling — answer questions with Situation → Action → Result.
Research the company — know their mission, values, and recent news.
Dress one notch above the role — first impressions count.
Prepare questions — show interest in the role and organization.
Leverage veteran networks — many employers have Veteran Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
🏛 National Veteran Job Boards
VeteranAssistant.com Job Board — Central hub for veteran-friendly positions nationwide.
USAJobs.gov — Federal government careers.
Hire Heroes USA — Free coaching, resume help, and job matching.
RecruitMilitary — Veteran job fairs & employer connections.
VetJobs.org — Extensive listings from vetted employers.
🔗 Employment Assistance Partners
DAV Jobs — Free job fair access & employment help — DAV Jobs
American Legion Careers — American Legion Careers
VFW Career Support — VFW Career Support
🧰 Additional Career Tools for Veterans
My Next Move for Veterans — Explore career paths — My Next Move
DoD SkillBridge — Paid internships during transition — SkillBridge
GI Bill — Use education benefits for certifications — VA Education
🗺 State & Local Job Resources
📌 Bonus Resources
Federal Resume Writing Guide — Download PDF
Veteran Employment Toolkit — VA Toolkit
🧾 Why Your DD-214 Matters for Employment
Many veteran hiring programs require proof of service to qualify for veteran preference. Without your DD-214, some job applications will be incomplete.