Work out what work you want and what you already qualify for. Translate your military experience into civilian job titles, research pay and demand, and choose three careers to aim at. First of four courses in the Workforce Readiness Academy.
Build one master resume with everything on it, then cut it down for each job you apply to. Covers reading job postings, resume formats, STAR statements, cover letters, references, and federal resumes.
Prepare for the interview, then handle the offer. Covers interview types, common questions, follow-up, understanding pay and benefits, evaluating an offer and negotiating it.
Build a network without pretending to be someone else, and earn two free official FEMA certificates that belong on your resume. Around ten hours of work for two federal credentials.
Veterans' preference is one of the few real structural advantages you have in the job market, and most veterans never claim it properly. This course covers how the federal system works, whether you qualify for preference, the special hiring paths open to veterans, and how to read a vacancy announcement without losing a job to a technicality.