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Topic: Transitioning military personnel

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A Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search (Part 12)

In this final post of a 12-part series, we look at how volunteer or part-time working opportunities can aid Veterans while they search for full-time employment.

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A Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search (Part 11)

A banner announcing the “Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search” series by Darren Sherrard, noting this is “Part 1: Follow-up.”

A Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search (Part 10)

A banner announcing the “Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search” series by Darren Sherrard, noting this is “Part 9: Dress to impress.”

A Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search (Part 9)

A banner announcing the “Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search” series by Darren Sherrard, noting this is “Part 8: Use all your resources.”

A Veteran’s Approach to a Job Search (Part 8)

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Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career

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