Career Opportunities for Student Veterans

How to market military experience on a resume and cover letter

Recent college grads and entry-level job seekers with military experience can set themselves apart from other job seekers because they have experience beyond the classroom that employers covet.

But the only way to do that is to create a resume …

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How To Talk About Your Non-Traditional Career Goals

If there’s one thing we have all learned through the last couple of years, it’s that future of work is changing (and more rapidly than ever). Whether you are job hunting, freelancing, starting your own nonprofit, or happily employed at …

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Real-World Work Experience

Check out these 5-6 hour virtual work programs with Fortune 500 companies. These programs are free and can become part of your resume or even lead to a job interview!

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Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover (Thirty Minute Mentors)

Taught by Adam Mendler | Thirty Minute Mentors
Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover spent 35 years in the United States Military before retiring as the deputy commander of the…

LinkedIn for Veterans

Taught by May Chow
LinkedIn seeks to help veterans take the next step in their careers and transition from the military to the civilian…

Managing Your Well-Being as a Leader

Taught by Dan Schawbel
Research shows that today’s leaders are suffering from poor well-being and mental health issues more so than ever before. Too…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

A Navy SEAL’s Surprising Key to Building Unstoppable Teams: Caring

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
In this audio-only course adapted from the How to Be Awesome at Your Job podcast, former Navy SEAL platoon commander…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Embracing Unexpected Change

Taught by Todd Dewett
When we’re caught off guard by a job loss or the crumbling of a personal relationship, it can be tough…

Isenberg Student Clubs

Find a club that is related to your industry, can help with your professional development, or simply connects you with other Isenberg students.

Professional Organizations

Learn about and maybe even join a professional organization in your industry. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish articles and magazines, and sometimes
offer networking events relevant to your industry and special interests.

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