Career Resources & Services
You’re likely pursuing a degree because you are seeking rank promotion, searching for a new job, or striving for a promotion at work. We want to make sure you have all the tools and support you need to land that job or promotion.
Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions?
- How do I begin searching for a new job?
- Is my resume up to current standards?
- What kind of job can I get with my major?
- What is a cover letter?
- Who can help me?
IWU’s MyCareerConnect is the place to start! MyCareerConnect is our career development program for students, past and present. We offer services like assistance with career research, one-on-one resume and cover letter assistance, job search strategies, individual career advising, onsite workshops, and our online career management tool, Handshake. For more information, please contact us.
We’ve created a one-stop shop filled with career tools for service members, veterans, and families.
- FedsHireVets.gov
- Department of Defense Civilian careers
- Department of Energy Veteran hiring program
- Department of Transportation Veteran hiring program
- Department of Agriculture Veteran page
- AmeriCorp for Veterans
- Maritime Administration Military to Mariner page
- Veterans Innovation Partnership Preparing for careers in diplomacy and development
- Helmets to Hardhats Helps military service members successfully transition back into civilian life by connecting them with quality careers in the construction industry
- Hire Patriots A military and veteran transition initiative created to support our military and veteran community
- Hire Heroes USA Creating job opportunities for US military transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses
- US Chamber Foundation Search jobs, participate in employment workshops, find a mentor, and check out upcoming career fairs
- Military.com Veteran employment center, career advice, and military skills translator
- Troops to Teachers DoD program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers
- Vets.gov Connects veterans and their families with meaningful employment and career-development opportunities
- Guide to cybersecurity career
Discover how to successfully capture the skills and knowledge you’ve gained during your service on a resume at these helpful sites.
- Resume Building Guide by Veteran Employment Services Office
- Resume, cover letter and interviewing tips Provided by Hire Heroes USA
- Resume Writing Guide. Information on writing an effective resume for a federal job Provided by FedsHireVets.gov
You’ve gained invaluable skills during your military service, but sometimes the civilian world doesn’t fully understand how these skills correlate to non-military jobs.
We can help. We’ve collected some resources to help you translate your unique skills into terms they’ll understand.
- Military Crosswalk Search Find similar careers to positions held within the military based upon codes or titles from your MOC. Provided by O*Net OnLine
- Military to Civilian Occupation Translator Match your MOC or keywords to civilian careers. Provided byCareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
- MOC to job search Match your military job title or MOC to actual job postings available in your geographic area. Provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
- Military Skills Translator Converts the skills linked to your MOC to civilian skill language. Provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
- COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) Helps Navy Service members find information on certifications and licenses related to their jobs. Official U.S. Navy website
- Business Careers