Veteran roadmap
Plan Employment and Transition
Translate military experience, explore federal and state resources, and understand VR&E at a high level.
Who this is for: Veterans and transitioning service members preparing for civilian work or training.
Your step-by-step roadmap
Choose a target, not just a résumé
List two or three job families, preferred location or remote needs, schedule constraints, and accommodations you may need.
Translate experience factually
Describe responsibilities, tools, scale, and measurable outcomes in civilian language. Never inflate rank, duties, credentials, or results.
Explore official employment resources
CareerOneStop provides veteran job-search and transition resources sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Veteran and military transition center (opens official external site)Review VR&E information if relevant
VA determines eligibility for Veteran Readiness and Employment. Review official criteria and application routes.
Explore VR&E (opens official external site)Build a weekly action plan
Track applications, contacts, interviews, follow-ups, and barriers. Ask for human help when accessibility, housing, transportation, or technology blocks progress.
Controlling official sources
Links last verified August 30, 2026. Official agencies control eligibility, requirements, deadlines, and program availability.