You’ve got the skills.
We’ve got the jobs.

While serving your country, you learned leadership, discipline, and a whole host of other valuable skills.

Now put those skills to work in a civilian job where you can continue to make a difference, grow your career, and enjoy the many benefits the state has to offer.

Where to start?

Step 1: Register in our online application

Step 2: Search for jobs that match your skills

Tip: Think about how your military experience translates into civilian jobs, and use those terms in your search. Look beyond the obvious for jobs where you could apply all that you've learned as a veteran.

Step 3: Build an online profile (resume) and use it to apply for multiple jobs

Tip: Remember that your resume will be read by civilian employers. Avoid acronyms and military lingo. Describe your experience in terms that would be understood by a friend or neighbor who hasn't been in the military.

Need help with your job search?

The transition from military service to a civilian job can sometimes be a rocky road. Here are some resources that can help:

Department of Personnel Employment Workshops -- advice on finding and applying for state jobs

WorkSource Centers -- help with resume writing, job search, specialty workshops, and more

Employment Security Department Veterans Employment Services

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans' Employment & Training Service (VETS)