Military Employment Guide: Strategic Job Searching
Step-by-Step Guide to Employment for Military: Strategic Job Searching
After you end your years in the military and it is time to work on finding an after-military job, there are many steps you have to go through to find the right fit. From working on your resume to getting ready to go for an interview. The biggest part of this process is finding the right jobs to apply for.
You will want to find the right jobs that match your desires, skills, and abilities. To do this, you must know how to find jobs to apply for. There are a few different ways that you can do so and you want to be strategic about the process.
You can go with a recruiting or staffing agency, search a veteran job board, or apply to a company directly. There are pros and cons to all of these options.
Recruiting or Staffing Agencies
Going with a recruiting or staffing agency is a popular choice when searching for a job. They can match you with job listings that are your best fit and are what you are looking for. They offer mentorship and other benefits to job seekers. They go beyond just sending you job alerts.
Recruiters research companies and allow you to learn about them so you know if they will be a good fit. You can gain feedback from them, from how you are prepared for your interviews to how your resume looks. They can also help you translate your military skills into civilian ones.
Here on Career Recon, you can find our Recruiting & Staffing Profiles section to get more information about the companies that can help you. We have a wealth of information from numerous companies throughout the United States.
Veteran Job Boards
A veteran job board is another option for finding jobs. The listings you see are from employers looking for veterans to fill a variety of jobs and positions. A good job board can be worth your time. A bad one can be a waste.
Recruit Military, Hire Veterans, and Hire Heroes USA are all examples of good veteran job boards. They offer a variety of positions from healthcare to construction to defense. You can look for both full-time and part-time positions.
Applying Directly to a Company
Beyond using a recruiting or staffing company or viewing veteran job boards, you can apply to a company directly. This may be because you know the company is hiring for a specific position, you went to their website to view their openings, or a friend or family member told you they were hiring.
Some applicants feel more in control when they apply directly. You can move forward with any job you see fit and not have to wait for a recruiter to help you. You can apply for any role, even if they were not on your radar.
When it comes to job searching, you will need to be strategic. Going with a recruiter or staffing agency can give you a leg up in the process, give you the tools you need to find the right job, and make the process a bit easier. While you can find a job in other ways, including job boards and applying directly, going with a company can be what you need to do to find the right fit. They have so many resources to help you along the way.
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