Military-Connected Resources

Navigating your college to career journey as a military-affiliated student

For more than two centuries, Indiana University has upheld a proud legacy of military service and support. Today, IU Bloomington is home to over 500 student veterans and nearly 750 military spouses and dependents. We are here for you as you develop a career path that is as unique as you are! 

This page is here to support you as you take the next steps in your career journey. You'll find practical tips and insights to guide you through your college experience and help you prepare for the workforce—so you can move forward with confidence toward your career goals.  

FASE

FASE (Faculty & Staff for Student Excellence Mentoring) connects current students with a military-connected mentor or alumni to make a successful academic and social transition from their military or home environments to a college campus.

Military Outreach Society

IUB club to support military students on campus

Department of Military Sciences

IU Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.

American Corporate Partners

Connects post-9/11 veterans with corporate professional mentors for yearlong mentorships.

Military Skills Resume Translator

Tool that translates your military skills and expertise into civilian speak to get you hired.

WEBINAR: Translate Your Military Experience into a Standout Resume

Webinar recording with Career Exploration & Student Employment for CVMS sharing top tips and considerations to write a strong resume translating military experience into civilian career opportunities.

From Florent Groberg

Watch this LinkedIn series on finding purpose after active service.

My Next Move for Veterans

A career exploration tool for veterans with information on 900+ jobs, including skills, salaries, and listings, plus search options and a personalized O*NET interest assessment.

O*Net Military Crosswalk

This website translates military career fields from all service branches into an equivalent civilian occupation. It provides details on potential job titles/roles as well as the skills required for comparable civilian employment.

CVMS

Works to connect current students with a military-connected mentor or alumni.

Leveraging LinkedIn

IU Bloomington O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affair's resource on how to maximize LinkedIn and IU alumni.

The Pathfinder Project

Mentorship opportunity for Veterans through disability:IN.

NextLevel Veterans Indiana

Job site to connect Indiana veterans with work opportunities in the state of IN.

INvets

A nonprofit supporting veterans transitioning out of the military and putting down roots down in Indiana.

VetJobs

A leading job search board for transitioning military, National Guard, reservists, veterans and spouses.

Military Friendly Jobs

Discover employers who value your service, skills, and potential. Search companies committed to hiring and supporting veterans and military spouses.

US Department of Veteran Affairs Employment Resources

Comprehensive resource for career placement or job training.

Career OneStop Veteran and Military Transition Center

One-stop website providing resources to help with employment, training and financial help after military service.

US Veterans Magazine

Veteran Mentor Network

LinkedIn Group aiming to support military and military connected people with their career goals.