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Veterans can try on a job for size by asking a networking contact if they can shadow them. By participating in meetings and observing day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll be hands-on in that

workplace.  Then, leverage this by networking with people you’re meeting and arrange more informational interviews. LAND A PAID INTERNSHIP OR APPRENTICESHIP When you pursue paid internships

or apprenticeships in learning environments, you’ll gain important skills. Often, these opportunities can become full-time roles. For instance, Apprenti, a tech apprenticeship program that

places people into top tech roles on a national scale, partners with various organizations. More specifically, hiring partners of Apprenti Veteran Services include Microsoft, Wayfair and JP

Morgan Chase. Although internships and apprenticeships typically end after a few months, speak to your supervisor about working there full time. If it doesn’t happen immediately, ask for a

reference. VOLUNTEER Even though volunteering isn’t paid, valuable skills and experiences can steer you into a new career path, such as giving up time for a local nonprofit and then getting

hired when a position is available. Additionally, tapping a trusted professional in your inner circle can help you navigate this journey, coupled with teaching yourself on YouTube and

digital platforms if the volunteer gig doesn’t offer formal training. Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot and author of _Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back and Doing

It Yourself_, told _AARP Veteran Report_: “The best way to succeed in business is to surround yourself with people you trust, learn as much as you can from good mentors, seek out additional

training and learning opportunities, and don’t be afraid to take a big risk and do it yourself. But do it yourself doesn’t mean do it alone, and veterans know that better than anyone else.”

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