Veterans
Veterans bring leadership, adaptability, teamwork, and resilience to every career field. At Post University, we’re proud to support students and alumni who have served — whether you’re transitioning from military to civilian life, continuing your service while pursuing education, or seeking advancement in a new field.
The Career Development team works to provide personalized coaching, job search support, and curated career resources designed for veterans and military-affiliated students.
Explore National Career Resources for Veterans
The resources below are designed to support veterans and military-affiliated students at every stage of their transition—whether you’re exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or seeking employers that understand your experience.
You’ve Served. Now Let’s Build What’s Next.
Your leadership, discipline, and service have already shaped your success. The Career Development team is here to help you turn those experiences into new opportunities — in school, in service, and in your career.
- Careers in the Military – Discover hundreds of active-duty and civilian career paths across every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- CareerOneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center – A comprehensive gateway to training programs, financial assistance, and re-employment services for transitioning service members.
- Military Skills Translator – Converts your military occupation codes and experience into comparable civilian job titles and skills.
- My Next Move for Veterans – Connects your military background to related civilian careers using data from O*NET OnLine’s Military Crosswalk Search, which provides detailed job descriptions linked to military occupation codes.
- National Resource Directory – Centralized list of verified government and nonprofit programs supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.
- Veterans’ Employment and Career Transition Advisor – Federal portal offering state-by-state contacts and information on veteran employment programs.
- American Corporate Partners (ACP) – Matches veterans and active-duty spouses with executive mentors from leading companies for personalized career guidance.
- Candorful – Provides live, one-on-one mock interviews with trained professionals to build confidence for civilian job interviews.
- ClearanceJobs – National job board focused on roles requiring active or past federal security clearance.
- Corporate Gray – Offers virtual and in-person job fairs plus a searchable database of veteran-friendly employers nationwide.
- G.I. Jobs – Career planning site featuring employer rankings, transition advice, and veteran success stories.
- Hiring Our Heroes – U.S. Chamber of Commerce initiative connecting service members, veterans, and spouses with employers through events and fellowship programs.
- Military Friendly Employers – Annual list recognizing organizations committed to hiring and supporting the military community.
- Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Veterans Career Program – Free employment and vocational counseling for veterans, caregivers, and military spouses.
- RecruitMilitary – Organizes large-scale hiring events and digital career expos dedicated to military talent.
- Veteran Jobs Mission – Coalition of 300+ major employers collaborating to recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
- FedsHireVets – OPM.gov – Official federal site detailing hiring authorities, veterans’ preference, and guidance for government employment.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Pathways Internship Program – Offers paid internships and career-track programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- USAJOBS – Primary platform for applying to federal positions, featuring veterans’ hiring programs and eligibility details.
- 50strong – National initiative linking military-affiliated jobseekers with hundreds of partner employers through coordinated virtual events.
- FourBlock – Semester-based transition program combining professional networking, mentorship, and career exploration with employer partners.
- Student Veterans of America – National organization advancing higher education and leadership development for student veterans.
- Veteran Business Network – Promotes entrepreneurship and business growth among veterans and military family members.
- Veterati – On-demand digital mentorship platform connecting veterans and military spouses with volunteer professionals for career conversations.
Meet one-on-one with a Career Coach to:
Translate military experience into civilian career language.
Identify industries and roles that match your strengths and values.
Prepare for interviews and refine your resume.
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