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Glad to see that the unemployment rate for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has fallen to 7.6 percent, below the overall national unemployment rate that now stands at 8.3 percent. Hope this progress continues.
Veteran Services: Advice for Job Seekers
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When you leave the military, the biggest question is "what's next?" It's a scary job market right now, but the skills you've received in the military make you highly marketable. The Legion sponsors dozens of veterans hiring fairs each year, and our employment experts also provide tips to writing resumes, networking and making a strong impression in the interview process.
Advice for Job Seekers
Job Hunting: 3 Tips on What We Do Right
Veterans looking for employment should do their homework, look the part, and close an interview well.
Legion applauds Obama's job initiative
The establishment of a Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force hopes to ease job transition for veterans and servicemembers.
Homeless Veterans Roundtable in DC
Service providers from federal agencies and community-based programs discussed projects and programs being used to reduce homelessness among veterans.
How to showcase your job achievements
Distinguish yourself from other professionals in your line of work.
Best résumé strategies for transitioning troops
In today's job market, if you're not on LinkedIn, you don't exist. Add Twitter and Facebook to your job search, as appropriate.
The latest in résumé, job-search trends
More than 200 career coaches, counselors and résumé-writers recently met to define best practices and trends for 2011 and beyond.
How to get the most from a job fair
Job fairs are often crowded and confusing events. Learn how to get the most out of them.
Five rules for lifelong career management
The people who do best in their careers are sometimes not the most talented at their profession, but the best at managing their careers.
Tips for managing your online identity
A recruiter or hiring manager will usually Google your name or search for you on LinkedIn after receiving your resume.