Find a Job
Your transition from the military profession to a civilian job maybe one of the toughest obstacles to overcome as you return home, however it is not insurmountable. There are many employers out there who are looking for your skills; the challenge is relating those skills in a manner that they can understand. The Texas Veterans Commission can help you as you go through the employment process. If you think you need a more one-on-one service contact your nearest workforce center and ask to talk to a Texas Veterans Commission veterans employment representative.
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It is also important to realize that employers are working at a different pace than what you are used to in the military. They are searching through possibly hundreds of resumes to fill one job vacancy. After possible applicants are selected it takes even more time to arrange for interviews that fit everyone's schedule. Then after the interviews the employer may have an approval process that the selected applicants have to go through. The job could require more interviews, tests and/or background checks. In other words the hiring process could be a lengthy one, so the sooner you get started on finding employment the better things will be.
Over 90 Texas Veterans Commission employment representatives provide a full range of employment services. They are located in more than 75 cities throughout Texas and offer one-on-one assistance to veterans with job applications, resume preparation, job matching and searches, as well as other intensive services.