Career Services

Some veterans and service members may be eligible for a one-time, free year of LinkedIn Premium, to include LinkedIn Learning. Check the LinkedIn Social Impact website for additional details.

Purepost can help review your resume and understand the value of your military service. Their military-to-civilian translation method helps you define every single position within your military career and connect with employers.

The Student Veterans of America's Professional Development Community is to introduce, develop, and connect student veterans and Student Veterans of America chapters to career and professional development opportunities provided by alumni, mentors, sponsors, industry experts, and employers. 

Veterati is a free mentorship platform for service members, veterans, and military spouses to access unlimited mentors.

RESEARCH
Research which schools offer the program that interests you. Use the Peterson's Grad School Search Tool.

You may want to also research the programs' rankings and check on program accreditation.

ENTRANCE EXAMS
Learn which exam is required for admissions.
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Pharmacy Admissions Test (PCAT)

Take the exam early in case you would like to retest.
Visit the TTU Academic Testing Services website or in Room 214 West Hall for examination dates and locations. ATS provides testing to TTU students and the Lubbock community, and is an approved national testing site. 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Be aware of each school's requirements and application deadlines (some schools will require you to apply with the university in general as well as with the specific college department).
Have an advisor and/or the Writing Center review essays/personal statements.
If an interview is required, do a mock interview with an advisor
If you have any questions about the university, the individual program and/or application process, call the specific university department for the program of your choice.
Visit the school and talk to faculty and current students in the program.

The personal statement distinguishes you from other candidates and gives the panel information on "who you are." This is your opportunity to “sell yourself” to the school. It is all about you, them, and where you both can go.

1. Formal writing is expected. Be sure to always use proper grammar.
2. Be creative and grab attention with your opening paragraph.
3. Narrow the focus – not too many ideas.
4. Make yourself stand out by being honest and stating your truth.
5. Answer the questions exactly and carefully. Take time for serious reflection.
6. Be sure to include personality factors, history, successes, failure, and academics.
7. Sometimes simple is best.
8. Provide passion, but more importantly provide persuasiveness.
9. Proofread, proofread, proofread!
10. Have the Writing Center look over your statement.

Combined Arms coordinates 450+ resources and 70+ Member Organizations to transitioning veterans.

Heroes Linked provides online career Development for veterans, service members, and their spouses. 

Hire Our Heroes is a non-profit organization for veterans operated and founded by veterans. Their goal is to capture each transitioning veteran ideally within one year prior to their discharge to Train, Mentor and Coach them in job placement. https://hireourheroes.org/ 

Hire Heroes USA provides free job search assistance to U.S. military, veterans, and military spouses, and help employers with opportunities to hire them. If you are interested in working with a one-on-one specialist visit the Hire Heroes USA website.

NextOp serves veterans by providing career placement assistance, mentorship, and support in their transition.

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) formerly known as the Veteran Career Transition Program (VCTP) is a free career training program that provides professional certification and job placement support to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. O2O combines industry-validated curricula, strong partnerships with leading veteran service organizations and private sector companies to provide professional certification and employment services support to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

The Texas Veterans Commission takes a comprehensive approach through one-on-one job coaching, interview skills, and resume development. Utilizing local community resources, partnerships, and an action step plan to assist the veteran in gaining meaningful employment. Find information on assistance for veterans on the Texas Veterans Commission website.

Career services for veterans, including job placement services, job search resources, training programs, resume and application preparation, career development, and more. Find a location on the Texas Workforce Commission website.

VMock, a 24-7 online resume review tool, leverages technologies like data-science, machine learning, and natural language processing to provide instant personalized feedback on your resume based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices – from anywhere, at any time of day.