Career Preparation
Preparing for Your Career
The National Archives are the official repository for records of the United States military and other government agencies. These records include:
- Military personnel service records. Recent military service and medical records are not online. However, most veterans and their next of kin can obtain free copies of their DD-214 (Report of Separation) and other military service records using the methods listed.
- Textual documents including unit reports and rosters; maps and plans; photographs; posters; motion pictures and sound recordings; and electronic records.
Operation Hero for Hire is a CareerBuilder.com initiative with a single objective: help U.S. veterans get jobs.
LiveCareer Resume Tips gives tips on how to build each section and includes links to job-specific resumes.
Learn How to Become provides an overview of how to start a career in a wide variety of fields, including Arts and Humanities, Business, Computer, Education, Engineering, and Medical.
Personal/Skills Assessment Web Sites
Assessment centers provide assistance for identifying vocational skills and interests. Local colleges may provide the most cost-effective assessment opportunities; however, online assessments are available at the following:
Financial Education
The Veterans’ Guide to Financial Success — A life in uniform certainly isn’t easy, but transitioning to civilian life presents financial challenges. From landing a job to planning for retirement, this guide offers helpful information.
VeteransPlus programs were designed by veterans and are delivered by veterans to provide practical financial solutions geared to real-life circumstances of current and former military personnel.