Employers should make a point to recruit women veterans into the workforce. Some industries are increasing their efforts to do so. For example, the air conditioning and sheet metal industries are actively recruiting female veterans.
Career Coaching
Career coaching for women veterans can help them land jobs and advance in their careers. Programs like BPW connect women veterans with mentors and resources. They provide career coaching on how to find jobs, create resumes and interviews, and learn more about the industry.
Networking
Women veterans are unique in that they face special challenges in transitioning from the military to civilian life. It is important to provide them with the right advice and tools to make the transition easier. This advice can be found in organizations like the Women Veterans Alliance. This organization started as a way to provide women veterans with employment resources and has grown to include more than 2 million members.
Orientation programs
Women veterans often have trouble navigating the resources that are available to them, and this is where orientation programs can help. These programs focus on building leadership skills and a positive sense of self in participants and focus on developing personal and professional networks. Participants build relationships that last a lifetime and feel empowered to become change agents in their communities.
Resources
Finding a job can be difficult for women veterans, but there are resources that can help them. The Women Veterans Resource Center has a list of websites and organizations that can help women veterans in finding a job. The website also lists resources for homeless women veterans.
Things to Do
Women veterans face unique challenges when looking for work after leaving the military. Many employers are not familiar with the unique needs of women veterans and may not be willing to accommodate them
Here are a few tips to help women veterans find jobs:
- Network with other female veterans. There are many strong female veteran networks out there, and connecting with others can help you connect with potential employers and learn about available resources.
- Contact veteran-owned businesses. Many veteran-owned businesses are aware of the unique needs of women veterans and may be more likely to hire them than traditional businesses.
- Use online resources. There are a number of websites and databases that can provide information on job opportunities and hiring practices specific to women veterans.
- Seek out support from Veteran’s Affairs (VA).
