Hiring Our Heroes

04/24/2025

Registration is now open and we can't wait to see you there!

Make plans to join us in Washington, D.C. or online for the 2025 Military Spouse Employment Summit on May 21. Secure your spot today: ➡️ hiringourheroes.org/mses

04/23/2025

Introducing the Hiring Our Heroes x Call for Fire collaboration 🔥

We’ve partnered with Call for Fire, a veteran-owned brand founded by a combat-disabled veteran, to drop an exclusive collection that gives back with every purchase.

Every shirt, hat, polo, vest, and hoodie directly supports the Hiring Our Heroes mission, uplifts a veteran-owned small business, and fuels career opportunity across the military community.

Gear up with purpose. Explore the full collection:
👉 https://shopcallforfire.com/collections/hiring-our-heroes

04/22/2025

🇺🇸 Celebrating Innovation in the Military Community 🇺🇸

Join us next week for the 2025 Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Awards Ceremony, where we’ll honor the five exceptional veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses selected for this year’s award.

If you're part of the military or business community in the D.C. area, we invite you to attend the in-person event on April 29 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate entrepreneurial spirit, connect with industry leaders, and learn about key small business resources.

Register here ➡️ events.uschamberfoundation.org/small-business

Thank you to FedEx Founders Fund and USAA for their incredible support of our veteran and military spouse small business leaders.

04/14/2025

Translate your military experience into a job-winning resume with Resume Engine.

Simply input your service details such as military branch, MOS, and rank. Resume Engine uses advanced AI technology to translate your military work history into a polished and professional resume, tailored for civilian employers.

Limited access to a desktop computer? No problem. Our platform is fully optimized for mobile devices, allowing you to create your resume anytime, anywhere.

📲 Share this resource with a friend or start crafting your resume today: ResumeEngine.org

04/10/2025

Thinking about applying for a role where you feel overqualified?

Here are some benefits to consider:
1️⃣ Getting started can open up more doors down the line.
2️⃣ Adapting your skills to civilian contexts can highlight your versatility while building your resume.
3️⃣ Networking opportunities abound.
4️⃣ It might just be the right step in a career pivot!

🌟 What do you think?


https://bit.ly/42LsJyb

Explore the question, should I apply for a job I am overqualified for? Understand the challenges of military to civilian job transitions.

04/08/2025

Attention former and recent fellowship graduates:
Ready to reconnect and grow your career? Join the HOH Fellowship Alumni Network: https://bit.ly/4i7FlFc

As a member, you'll enjoy:
🌟 Updates on exciting job opportunities and valuable resources
🤝 Invitations to exclusive professional development webinars and networking events
🌎 Private access to the HOH Alumni LinkedIn Group

Reconnect. Network. Thrive. Join today!

As a graduate of our Fellows Program, you are invited to join our alumni network to take advantage of networking opportunities, expertise sharing, and other special benefits.

04/07/2025

Ready to advance your career in the financial services industry? Join us for two focused events designed to help you succeed.

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 8 | 4-5 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐄𝐓: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫. Engage with industry employers to learn about in-demand skills, available roles, career paths, and hiring processes. Get practical resume and interview tips, understand necessary certifications, and find out how to stand out at a hiring fair. A live Q&A session will be available to address your questions.

📅 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 9 | 1-4 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐄𝐓: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫. Connect with dozens of military-ready organizations seeking military talent to fill a wide range of positions in the financial services industry.

This is your chance to connect with employers seeking talent from the military community. Register now to explore opportunities in financial services at hiringourheroes.org/events

04/05/2025

🎓 Join us in celebrating our first graduation of 2025 and the achievements of our newest corporate and skills-based fellowship alumni. At the ceremony, Hiring Our Heroes President Eric Eversole inspired graduates to "let the military spirit in each one of you shine through in your local environments," and expressed that he is looking forward to "many years of future success."

▶️ Watch corporate fellowship graduate Ryan Doehrmann share insights from his journey: "Over the past 12 weeks, we've all gotten out of our comfort zones, taken on new challenges and proven just how valuable we are to the civilian workforce... We are all strong candidates in our own ways, we are a value-add to companies, and we have what it takes to thrive.”

We extend our deep gratitude to the graduate speakers and Leidos for their enriching keynote remarks.

Interested in learning more about HOH fellowships? Applications for the next SkillBridge cohort are due by June 5, 2025. For details on eligibility and more, visit hiringourheroes.org/fellowships.

04/01/2025

No April Fools' tricks here: our events for the military-connected community are seriously good 🤏✨

Join us throughout April for a lineup of impactful activities, including hiring fairs, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. ➡️ Register today at HiringOurHeroes.org/events

03/31/2025

You’ve navigated countless missions in service; now it’s time to navigate the civilian job market. We can help.

Explore job listings from a curated list of employers who understand the value of your experience. See the difference for yourself at hiringourheroes.org/jobs.

03/28/2025

We can’t get AI to make PT easier, but we can assist with the heavy lifting of your job search. 💪🏋️

Introducing the enhanced Resume Engine experience—powered by AI and optimized for mobile devices. Resume Engine simplifies the process of translating your military experience into a professional, tailored resume for civilian employers, with no writing required.

➡️ Experience it for yourself: ResumeEngine.org

03/28/2025

Honored to attend the Medal of Honor Museum’s opening day, thanks to .

HOH Ambassador Patrick J. Murphy represented us proudly among fellow Veterans, military families, and supporters.

is generously sponsoring free admission for all Veterans to the through tomorrow, March 28.

03/26/2025

This month at Hiring Our Heroes, we celebrate 14 years of impactful change. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, employers, and especially the transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers who have joined us on this journey.

Here’s to continuing our mission—we’re just getting started! 💪✨

03/25/2025

On , we honor the courage and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients—true heroes who embody the highest ideals of service. Their stories remind us that heroism goes beyond valor; it’s about leading with purpose every day.

We are proud to have Medal of Honor recipients Clinton Romesha, Dakota Meyer, and Ryan Pitts as . These exceptional veterans exemplify resilience, leadership, and unwavering commitment.

Their spirit of service inspires us to remain steadfast in our mission of connecting the military community to meaningful civilian employment. Whether you are a job seeker or an employer looking for military talent, visit HiringOurHeroes.org to learn more. 🇺🇸

03/19/2025

Military service is hard, but writing your resume doesn’t have to be.

Announcing the all-new Resume Engine experience, optimized for mobile devices and now powered by cutting-edge AI! 🤖✨ Say goodbye to the stress of resume writing and hello to a seamless experience that translates your military background into a polished, professional resume in minutes.

Ready to get started? Check it out: https://resumeengine.org/

03/07/2025

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫!
Are you transitioning from the federal workforce? Your experience is in demand in the private sector. Join us for tailored events next week:

📝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 11: 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
Learn resume tips, networking strategies, and hiring event insights from industry experts.

💼 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 12: 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
Connect with private sector employers seeking your valuable skillset. We have two virtual hiring fairs to choose from:
▪️ 12–2 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐄𝐓: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐃.𝐂., 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
▪️ 2–4 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐄𝐓: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞

These events are open to transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers.

➡️ Register now: HiringOurHeroes.org/events

03/04/2025

☀️ Power Your Future with a Career in Solar!

In the U.S., clean energy jobs are growing at twice the rate of the broader labor market, and the solar industry is eager to meet with the military community to help fill its ranks.

Join our Solar Energy Virtual Hiring Fair on March 5 from 1-4 PM ET and connect with military-ready employers actively hiring for opportunities in this booming field.

Transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses are invited to attend.

Learn more and secure your spot ➡️ https://bit.ly/4knGomW

03/04/2025

⏰ Don’t lose an hour—gain a future! As we get ready to spring forward this month, take advantage of HOH's March hiring events, featuring virtual and in-person options. Renew your focus, expand your network, and showcase your skills to military-ready employers at our career development and hiring events. Register today: hiringourheroes.org/events