Veterans Resources
Local governments play a key role in ensuring the success of reintegrating today's veterans and caring for their families.
Veterans Employment
Unemployment has an exponential impact on veterans' health, housing, education, family well-being, and the transition to civilian life. Unemployment is the greatest challenge facing post-9/11 veterans. In September 2018, the unemployment rate was 3.4% for veterans. Translating military occupations into civilian language is one of the biggest hurdles for employment among veterans. These resources were developed to make that process easier: Skills Translator and Resume Examples Vets.gov Military Skills Translator CareerOneStop provides a free resume writing guide Colin Baenziger & Associates recruits for Local Government and provided these resume examples Northrop Grumman provides tips for veterans transitioning to civilian careers Advice on formatting a local government resume from a veteran and city manager Local Government Job Boards ICMA posts local government jobs on the ICMA Job Board GovernmentJobs.com posts local government jobs nationwide Strategic Government Resources post jobs for local governments Many local government positions are located on state and municipalities websites The National League of Cities job board Interview Information Read the ICMA publication; Preparing for an interview Read the Blog Post How to prepare for a local government job interview Here are five rules for negotiating your salary Networking and Coaching Linkedin free one year premium subscription Creating and improving your Linkedin Account The ICMA Coaching Program hosts a one-to-one coaching resource called CoachConnect where you can search for a free career coach. Other Employment Resources The White House has launched a new Veterans Employment Center, designed to help veterans, active duty members, and spouses create resumes and connect with outside employers and training resources. The National Restaurant Association supports servicemen and women, veterans, and their spouses through the National Restaurant Association Military Foundation. The foundation provides career training and counseling, supports military hospitality programs, and encourages small-business ownership opportunities for military personnel. SecurityJobs.net offers links to careers in private security services. Learn How to Become has published more resources in their Veterans' Guide to Getting Hired. Job Post Keyword Visualizer assists in finding the keywords used by some organizations to filter resumes.
Help for Military Veterans Seeking Jobs in Local Government
New Veterans Guide provides tips and tactics to help veterans get the job they want in the local government profession.
ICMA Code of Ethics
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Veterans Articles, Blog Posts & more
An ICMA topic area providing content for and about the role veterans play in local government.
Military Veterans Group
A group for military veterans in the local government management profession, and those seeking to enter the profession.
Local Government 101 Online Certificate Program
Give your resume a boost with an ICMA professional certificate in local government management.
Mid-Career Managers Institute
A focused leadership development institute for those who identify themselves as mid-career professionals.
ICMA Regional Conferences
ICMA Regional Conferences are a two-day learning experience with career-building, mentoring, and leading ideas to help local government professionals and their communities thrive.
ICMA Coaching Program: Thrive in Local Government
Coaching helps everyone benefit from sharing best practices and gaining perspectives from others with a fresh perspective.
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