Veteran Resource Links
Resources and Topics Covered During Your Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS)
Things to Consider as Veterans:
- Take Inventory of Your Transferable Skills
- Soft Skills
- Adaptability
- Analysis/solution mindset
- Collaboration
- Digital fluency
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Social Diversity Awareness
- Technical Skills
- i.e. Familiarity with Military Inventory System, Nuclear Submarine, Welding, Logistics, Procurement, Contract specialist, Admin
- Soft Skills
- Leverage Perceived Strengths
- discipline
- structure
- detail-oriented
- timely
- teamwork
- physical fitness
- Do not highlight anything that may suggest a negative stereotype!
- Military VS Civilian Lingo-Demilitarize Language
- If you are targeting a job outside of the defense world, then you most certainly need to translate your skills, experiences and accomplishments into the English Language.
- It can be challenging, but not impossible.
- https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator Links to an external site.
- Common Options:
- Law Enforcement
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Homeland Security
- Shipping Docks/Ports
- General Dynamics
- GKW Aerospace
- Northrop Grumman- Resume Tips for Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers Links to an external site.
- Raytheon
- Lockheed Martin
- BAE
Get Familiar With Key Terms: Aviation, UAV, Security, Defense
If you are veteran of the U. S. military, there are numerous resources in the community to assist you with any and all needs you may have. The following is a partial list of veteran organizations in San Diego and helpful resource websites.
Links to Resources
American Legion posts Links to an external site.
California Department of Veteran Affairs Links to an external site.
- http://www.benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/index.asp
Links to an external site.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) assistance with job training, employment accommodations, resume development and job seeking skills coaching - https://www.dol.gov/vets/
Links to an external site.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS website assists America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting employment rights - http://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/
Links to an external site.
Locate occupational information that relates to military branch experience - https://www.usajobs.gov/
Links to an external site.
Database and resources for veterans, military spouses, and students with disabilities seeking employment with the federal government military friendly employers - http://www.mynextmove.org/vets/
Links to an external site.
Aligns military job title with similar civilian career titles - http://www.FedshireVets.gov
Links to an external site.
One stop resource for Federal Veteran employment information - http://home.intelligencecareers.com/careerguide/jobs-ints-intelligence-disciplines-and-definition/
Links to an external site.
Descriptions of various intelligence jobs and links to current job postings - http://www.clearancejobs.com
Links to an external site.
Website for job seekers with federal security clearance. Provides career advice, resume samples, tips for applying for jobs as a veteran, and registration into a cleared network that offers direct contact with defense industry employers and recruiters. - https://www.accounting.com/resources/financial-aid-for-veterans/ Links to an external site. Listing of financial aid options and resources for students with a military background
- https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/best-practices/the-veterans-guide-to-developing-a-resume/ Links to an external site. An article published on the National Association of Colleges and Employers on the topic of Developing a Resume for Veterans
- https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/military/ Links to an external site. A guide for individuals who served in the military and is considering earning a degree. Their guide details educational assistance programs available to veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY VETERAN SERVICES OFFICES
County of San Diego: Veterans Services Links to an external site.
Disabled American Veterans Links to an external site.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Links to an external site.
N Links to an external site.ational Veterans Transition Services, Inc. Links to an external site.
San Diego Veterans for Peace Links to an external site.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Affairs Medical Center Links to an external site.
United Veterans Council of San Diego Links to an external site.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Links to an external site.
Veterans Services, Interfaith Community Services Links to an external site.
Veterans Village of San Diego Links to an external site.