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Why federal employment after the military is a great option
Joining the ranks of the federal Civil Service can be a great way to continue to serve in another capacity
Writing your first resume as a civilian? Here’s our comprehensive guide to achieving success
The way applicants are writing resumes today has changed a lot during the past several years. We’ve compiled for you some essential tips to skip the dramatics, avoid the pitfalls and get your job application to the top of the pile.
By Dylan Gresik
Pentagon gives conditional OK to resume Saudi military training in US
The Pentagon has given the Navy and other military services conditional approval to resume training of Saudi Arabian nationals in the U.S.
US military resumes operations against the Islamic State group in Iraq
The U.S. military is resuming operations against Islamic State militants in Iraq and is working to soon restart training Iraqi forces, U.S. officials said Wednesday, despite deep divisions over the American drone strike that killed an senior Iranian commander in Baghdad and the resulting missile attacks by Iran on Iraqi bases.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
7 tips for veterans to land a federal job
The federal government is legally required to give preference to veterans in the hiring for government jobs.
By George Altman
Should companies look to future skills instead of just resumes when hiring veterans?
Companies attending the second Military Times/Vets Indexes employment conference were challenged to think more broadly about why veterans may be top candidates for open jobs.
North Korea threatens to resume nuke, long-range missile tests
North Korea threatened again Thursday to resume nuclear and long-range missile tests, accusing the U.S. of having instigated some members of the U.N. Security Council to condemn its recent weapons tests.
Having trouble finding a job? Check out this ‘Match.com for veteran employment’
This national website not only gives veterans a direct link to contact potential employers but also translates military-speak into the keywords that recruiters are looking for on a resume.
By Joshua Axelrod
A robot reading your resume? 10 tips for vets to beat job screening software.
Companies spanning many industries are increasingly using computer screening tools and software, along with traditional human-resources specialists, to scan resumes and decide which candidates deserve interviews.
By Joshua Axelrod
What’s the No. 1 thing recruiters look for on a resume?
If you look up “how to write a resume,” you’ll get a bunch of links to blogs and how-to sites with all the latest tips and tricks for catching a recruiter’s eye. We’ve saved you a step.
By Natalie Gross