The first step in any job or internship search is to reflect on your values, priorities, and identity. The University Career Center is a space where you can ask questions about all aspects of your career readiness. We provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment, and we know how personal identity connects to career decisions. The information below, while not all-encompassing, is intended to help you make informed decisions about your career plans. To suggest additional resources email career@uoregon.edu.
Career Resources
- UO Libraries Research Guide: Resources for Veterans, Active Military, Guard, Reserve, and Families — This guide provides links to many resources of potential use to military veterans, active military, National Guard and Reserve, and their families. It is particularly geared toward UO students.
- 28 Free Resources for re-entering the workforce
- HIRE Vets Medallion Program — Recognizing employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s heroes.
- Hire A Veteran Oregon Jobs
- Oregon Veterans Services — Learn about priority referrals to jobs and other employment and training services over non-veteran applicants with the same qualifications. Services include job search assistance, workshops, résumé assistance, labor market information, career counseling, and referrals among other resources.
- Local Veterans’ Employer Representatives (Oregon) — As veterans, LVERs use their knowledge and expertise to perform a wide range of duties related to recruiting veterans, transitioning service members, and more.
- Hire Vets Awardees — Employers who are committed to hiring veterans
- USAJobs.Gov — Federal employment boards for all agencies and military branches.
- VA Careers & Employment VA website offering job search assistance in coordination with the US Dept. of Labor. Includes a "resume builder" and "skills translator", help with finding training, job search, and more.
- Cleared Connections.com Federal agency and contractor jobs requiring security clearance.
- Feds Hire Vets Federal employment information for veterans, transitioning military service members, their families, and Federal hiring officials.
- Military Spouse Employment Partnership DoD site with information for potential employers and military spouses.
Connect with Professionals and Peers
Finding ways to build connections with professionals in career fields that align with your values and strengths can help you learn what it’s like to work in a particular role, field, or industry. In addition to the Veteran’s Center, there are several ways to network.
On Campus Student Groups and Resources
- Veterans and Family Student Association
- UO Community Resources
- UO Nontraditional Students
- UO Veteran's Center
Grant & Scholarship Information
Legal Aides & Advocacy Resources
- Legal Resources for Veterans, Active Military, Guard, Reserve, and Families
- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) ESGR is a DoD organization "designed to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment." Offers information for both employers and service members and offers assistance with USERRA issues.
- UO Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity - Veterans