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to transitioning service members on the matters of job search, networking, education, and transition in general. Mentors are available to chat online, through phone conversation and sometimes even in person. 8. College and Career Planning Services (dantes.kuder.com) Some transitioning service members PD\ ÀQG WKDW WKH\ PD\ QHHG WR SXUVXH education opportunities post-separation LQ RUGHU WR ÀQG D MRE WKDW ZLOO EHQHÀW them. Others may feel as if they are undecided on which career path to pursue. In order to assist with questions associated with choosing an educational program, or choosing a career path, certain skills assessments may be useful. The Kuder assessment is designed to assist individuals in answering those questions. Services are free for service members and veterans 9. GI Jobs Magazine (gijobs.com) The GI Jobs Magazine is issued monthly and delivered to most military installations. Interested individuals may
also subscribe to the magazine and pay a fee to have the magazine delivered to their house. This magazine includes information on military friendly employers, military friendly schools, military friendly cities, and military franchise opportunities. The GI Jobs website allows for individuals to navigate through their site, and connect with recruiters, receive assistance in resume writing, and information on business attire.
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Police Officer (Full and Part-Time Positions) The University Police Department at Old Dominion University is seeking candidates for Law Enforcement Officer II (full-time) and Security Officer III (part-time) positions. Police Officer (#0115PO) – Five positions available Duties include: under supervision, renders police services designed to provide assistance and protection to persons and safeguard property to the Old Dominion University community and concurrent jurisdiction. This is a continuous recruitment for a full-time position which will accept applications through June 26, 2015.
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Sincerely, Martin E. Dempsey, General, U.S. Army, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff James A. Winnefeld, Jr., Admiral, U.S. Navy, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Raymond T. Odierno, General, U.S. Army, Chief of Staff of the Army Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps Jonathan W. Greenert, Admiral, U.S. Navy, Chief of Naval Operations Mark A. Welsh III, General, U.S. Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Frank J. Grass, General, U.S. Army, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Paul F. Zukunft, Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant of the Coast Guard
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