Online Job Portals for Veterans – A Great Way to Finding Jobs

  By Debbie Gregory
Veterans who leave active duty and settle into a civilian life may find the transition quite challenging. To ease your journey of finding a career to settle down, we have pulled together a list of the characteristics of some of the Best Veteran Job Search Sites, which indicate that you are on the right path in your job search.
1)      The website should have a good amount of quality information useful to the military community. Good user traffic and a wide reach are indicators of a reliable website.
2)      The job portal should allow users to create and maintain their resume. Most of the best veteran job search sitesassist veterans in ensuring that their resume is in line with the latest formats and has adequate information that can be utilized by the employers in short-listing candidates.
3)      The job site should also allow users to connect with each other to share experiences and tips in the search for a job.
4)      Most of the sites list down the best veteran employers and Good Jobs for Military Veterans.
5)      The website should provide a portal for spouses and dependents of military veterans.
6)      Most of the good veteran job websites have monthly newsletters that provide ample information on jobs.
7)      The websites also provide support and career advice, such as pointers on how you can make your resume stand out, how to dress for an interview, discussions with recruiters on hiring military ex-servicemen, etc.
8)      Some of the websites have specific sections dedicated to young veterans and information on career fairs, as well.
9)      Some websites have noteworthy crisis management and referral needs sections.
10)   Another feature to look out for in a good website is a live chat facility or a toll-free helpline that serves veteran needs.
11)  Some of the websites assist veterans to find jobs in the federal services, and also list out contact details of Employment Program Offices for ex-servicemen.
12)  Facebook pages and presence on social media are indicators of a reliable website that assists in seeking good jobs for military veterans.
 Best Jobs for Ex-Servicemen
 Some of the most suitable jobs for military personnel who have retired from active duty are listed below,
 1)      IT Specialist – This is a job that is projected to have an excellent growth prospect, faster than most of the other occupations. Job security and good pay are other advantages.
2)      Operations Manager – This is a position that has a large number of requirements in the job market today.
3)      Engineer – Although a bachelor's degree and some additional certifications are required for this job, it has various fields in which you can specialize.
4)      Logistician – This field is expected to grow at a fast pace in the near future. So, this is a much sought-after job profile today.
5)      Skilled Tradesman – This involves a large variety of skilled jobs like welding, carpentry, electrical and electronics work. The advantage of this job is that it does not require a college degree, but has a good growth prospect.