Here is a look at five popular jobs for veterans: (1) Information Technology (IT) Specialist: former members of the military have worked with some of the most advanced technology in the world; (2) Police Officer: many police departments offer hiring perks for veterans including extra points on the entrance exam, an age deduction from the maximum age limit, GI Bill benefits, and retirement perks; (3) Math or Science Teacher: teaching offers generous vacation time (including summers off), opportunities to earn extra income through tutoring or by teaching additional classes, and coaching; (4) Entrepreneur: almost one in four U.S. veterans buys or launches a new business or is seriously considering it; and (5) Civilian Public Service: certain veterans will receive hiring preference over civilians when applying for federal jobs. For more details, see this Military.com article.
For more veteran job news, listings and resources, visit the Military.com Veteran Jobs Center.
