Using Veterans' Preference

Week of August 23, 2010

Veterans' preference hiring laws give those who served in uniform a leg up on others when pursuing federal-government employment. This means veterans receive either a five-point or 10-point preference, based on where they served and whether or not they are disabled. To find out if you qualify for a five-point or 10-point preference, visit FedHiresVets. Most federal positions are posted there, and searches can be conducted by job, agency or even location. The American Legion has experts in the federal employment arena who can answers questions or provide assistance in navigating the application process. For more information, visit the American Legion website.

To access the largest veteran job board in the world, visit the Military.com Career Center and find military friendly employers.