Employment FAQS
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- I am interested in teaching after I leave the service. Where can I obtain information about teacher certification requirements, etc., for a particular state?
- I am a Military Policeman and am interested in pursuing employment in the Law Enforcement field when I retire.
What is a good source of information for this type of employment? - I am interested in employment with the U.S. Marshals Service.
Where can I find information about employment opportunities with the U.S. Marshals Service? - I am interested in obtaining information about policies governing veteran’s employment with the federal government. Where can I obtain information?
- Where can I access job vacancy announcements for federal positions?
- I am interested in applying for a federal job; however, I have been unable to find a copy of the Optional Form 612. Is the form available online?
- Where can I obtain a copy of the Application for Employment Standard Form (SF171)?
- I am interested in teaching after I leave the service. Where can I obtain information about the Troops to Teachers program?
- How can I obtain my Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET) DD Form 2586 document?
- I have applied for a position in juvenile justice/custody that requires evidence that I have had a prior position with professional administrative duties.
Can you tell where I can find documentation that describes the administrative duties of a First Sergeant? - I am looking for the job description for my MOS. Where can I find this information? Is it available online?
- I am looking for the job description for my MOS. Where can I find this information? Is it available online?
- What resources are available online for veterans to use when conducting job searches or completing resumes, etc.?
- Why is my VEC profile going away?
- Can I still access the VEC after May 12 and if so, what services are available?
- Veterans/Job seekers (transitioning Service members) will still have access to the following features:
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- A military occupational code translator (skills translator) to help you describe the skills you gained in your military career.
- Capability to use a resume builder that gives you two formats to begin your resume; and
- Search capability to a job bank with more than 2 million jobs.
- What is the timeline for this change and what should I expect
- What other websites can I use to upload or add my profile when I’m ready to seek civilian employment?