VETERAN RESOURCES
Start your career search on the right foot.
We are here to help you start your transition from the military on the right foot. Use these resources to help you secure your next career with one of the best companies in Arizona.
Job Seeker Tips to Prepare for a Career Event
Every job seeker wants to find the perfect job, almost as much as each company wants to find the perfect candidate. At BestCompaniesAZ, our goal is to connect the BEST companies in Arizona with the BEST candidates. We’ve done our research and have some valuable job seeker tips and tricks to help you prepare for a career event and land your dream job.
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The Best Companies for Veterans
In September 2019, the veteran unemployment rate dropped to 3.2%—the 13th consecutive month when the veteran unemployment rate was lower than the civilian unemployment rate. This encouraging news may prove partially related to more and more employers pledging to hire veterans. Who are these companies hiring veterans?In this article, BestCompaniesAZ recognizes companies that honor our heroes and demonstrate a commitment to hiring veterans!
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Serving in the military is a tradition in Mike Caplice’s family. His grandfather was in the Army and served in World War II. His dad, who also served in the Army, went to Vietnam. Therefore, after graduating from Bentley College with a business degree in 2004, Mike Caplice entered the Army and served “one tour of duty during the second Iraq War, specifically Operation Iraqi Freedom V as an Infantry Platoon Leader.” Read More
Best Veteran Job Resources for Employment
Finding employment after military service is both an exciting change and unique change. Veterans often face different challenges when transitioning into the job force than civilians do. Above all, the job search starts with identifying companies that value military service and experiences. These resources for veteran employment will help jump-start your transition into a civilian career! Read More
Veteran Job Resources: 5 Tips to Help You Land Your Next Career
We know transitioning to a civilian job can be tough for our military service men and women. Employers want to hire veterans, as demonstrated by the continued decline in the veteran unemployment rate – the lowest it has been in over a decade. But it still can be challenging to find a workplace that utilizes your diverse skills and values your military service. Read More
Military Career Transition: Thriving in Your Next Job
With a concerted emphasis by many employers to hire veterans, the unemployment rate for veterans has dropped to its lowest rate in over a decade. But many still find the military career transition to a fulfilling private sector career to be a challenge. Read More
A Veteran Job Search Made Easier by USAA
I grew up knowing about USAA and was a member well before I could even drive, thanks to my dad who is also a veteran. I knew when moving to a city that had a USAA office that this was the only company that I wanted to work for. From day one, the process was unbelievably smooth and easier than any administrative process the military ever put me through. USAA’s hiring process made me feel appreciated right away when interviewers took a genuine interest in my military background and thanked me for my service. Read More
Career Transition Tips for Veterans
The job hunt can be challenging for veterans making a career transition. BestCompaniesAZ caught up with Mark Day HR Services Representative, Performance Support Team at State Farm who has made the transition from military to civilian work. Mark hopes his story helps others who are transitioning out soon or have done so recently. Read More
Past Military Career Event Magazines
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