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Veteran Services: Jobs
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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.
News
DHS plans job event at national convention
The Department of Homeland Security will conduct a hiring event for its Customs and Border Protection agency at the Legion's 92nd National Convention.
Veterans' preference: A guide to using it
Veterans are entitled to preference when applying for federal jobs, but many job-seekers find the process confusing.
RecruitMilitary event report, Nashville
The Nashville event was the 46th RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo of 74 scheduled in 2010 in 37 cities.
Job Corps to offer veterans job training
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service and the Employment and Training Administration's Job Corps are partnering in a demonstration project
Business conference set for Milwaukee
The American Legion invites veterans to attend the Annual Business Conference, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 in Milwaukee - the site of the 92nd National Convention.
Legion pursues Pepsi grant for vet jobs
The American Legion is again competing in the Pepsi Refresh Project contest. This time its veterans career fairs are in the hunt for the $250,000 prize.
Wisconsin conducting résumé writing workshop
In August, the Department of Wisconsin is putting on a résumé-writing workshop for veterans seeking federal employment.
VOSBs to benefit from VA's IT overhaul
VA says it will award nearly $1 billion in IT contracts annually to veteran-owned small businesses during the next five years.
RecruitMilitary event report, July 22
RecruitMilitary, in conjunction with The American Legion, routinely holds career and business Opportunity Expos for veterans and their families.
Legion Business Task Force honors Pinson
Army Small Business Director Tracey Pinson honored with a commemorative plaque in Las Vegas by The American Legion and its Business Task Force.