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Beyond the Uniform: Connecting Veterans and Military Spouses to Public Service

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Category

Visiting Recruiters

Join us for an informative webinar designed to help veterans and military spouses navigate the federal hiring process and explore meaningful careers in public service.

Participants will learn how to search and apply for opportunities through USAJOBS, understand applicable veteran and military spouse hiring authorities, and translate military experience and transferable skills into an effective federal résumé. The session will also provide practical guidance on completing assessments, preparing for federal interviews, and avoiding common application mistakes.

The webinar will conclude with a live question-and-answer session, giving attendees an opportunity to receive additional guidance on the federal application and hiring process.

Topics include:

Navigating USAJOBS
Veteran and military spouse hiring authorities
Federal résumé tips
Application and assessment guidance
Federal interview preparation
Live question-and-answer session

Take the next step beyond the uniform and connect your experience, skills, and commitment to service with a new mission in the federal workforce. Note from CES: Publication of opportunities with participating employers or guests is for informational purposes only and does not represent an endorsement of those organizations by Rutgers University. Additionally, all employment-related events must comply with the Rutgers Equal Opportunity Employment policy outlined below.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.