Career 资源 和 Strategies for Student 退伍军人

St. Joseph's University, New York thanks 和 commends you for your service. As a veteran, you are a member of a unique population. Unlike many other college students, you have already had training 和 job 经验 in the military.

然而, it may be difficult to connect those 经验s with potential majors 和 future job opportunities. Indeed, the transition from the military to college 和 civilian life can be challenging. Below you will find a number of resources that can be used to assist you in making a successful transition from a military to a civilian career.  

Career Search Strategies for Student 退伍军人

• Research careers by exploring The Occupational Outlook H和book 和 O*NET 在线. Match your skills, 利益, 值, accomplishments, 经验, personality traits 和 goals with career information that you find at these sites.
• Join professional organizations 和 affiliations in your field, 和 continuously update your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn can be especially useful for veterans because it can help you connect with military officers 和 assist you in networking with various veterans groups.
• Further develop your critical thinking, active listening, decision making, interpersonal 和 organizational skills through participation 和 continued leadership in campus activities.
• Develop excellent computer skills 和 learn relevant software packages.
• Gain relevant 经验 in potential careers through internships, informational interviewing, part-time jobs 和 volunteer 经验s.
• Network continuously with family, 朋友, 邻居, 教师, students 和 other people that you come into contact with on various occasions.