VETERAN TOOLS
Federal application workbench
Prepare an announcement-specific checklist and resume draft using your own facts.
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Veteran Tools / Career
You’ve got the experience.
Let’s put it to work.
Your service taught you a few things. Find civilian work that fits, get ready for the hiring process, or explore going into business for yourself.
What do you need to do?
You don’t have to figure it all out at once. Start here.
Explore civilian careers
Translate military experience into career possibilities using the linked official tools — enter your MOS, rating, or AFSC there.
Find & apply for jobs
Civilian roles, federal employment, and hiring pathways.
Prepare for hiring
Resumes, interviews, networking, and career coaching.
Training & apprenticeships
Build skills through credentials and practical learning.
Start or grow a business
Explore self-employment and veteran business support.
Get support at work
Understand accommodations, work support, and retention.
Tools to help you prepare
Independent preparation tools. Keep your facts in your own words and review the result before taking action.
Career support matcher
Explore four human career-support services, their conditions and official contact steps.
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Transition timeline
Plan service-relative transition tasks and compare a training schedule with dated branch policies.
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Programs and practical support
Know who provides the help and what to check before you reach out.
USAJOBS and Feds Hire Vets
Explore federal jobs, veteran hiring paths, and the documents you need to apply.
OPMExplore
CareerOneStop Veteran Transition Center
Explore civilian careers, wages, training, licenses, certifications, and local employment help.
DOLExplore
My Next Move for Veterans
Explore civilian occupations related to your military work and use an interest assessment to consider other paths.
O*NET / DOL ETAExplore
Employment Navigator and Partnership Program
Get one-to-one transition coaching for career assessments, resumes, interviews, and referrals.
DOL VETSExplore
SkillBridge
Explore civilian work-based training as you approach separation.
Defense DepartmentExplore
Veteran Readiness and Employment
Explore counselor-led support for employment, training, self-employment, or independent living through VR&E.
VAExplore