Career Resources
Career Resources
Whether you're looking for your first campus job, preparing for a civilian career, or pursuing federal employment after graduation, these resources can help you take the next step with confidence.
Your Career Journey
Every career starts somewhere. Whether you're exploring your options or preparing to launch your career after graduation, these four steps can help guide your journey.Explore Careers
Discover career paths that match your interests, strengths, and long-term goals.
Build Your Resume
Highlight your military, academic, volunteer, and work experience in ways employers understand.
Gain Experience
Participate in internships, campus employment, leadership opportunities, and networking events.
Launch Your Career
Apply with confidence, attend career fairs, interview successfully, and begin your professional journey.
Build Your Career at UNM
Whether you're exploring career options, searching for a campus job, or preparing for graduation, these UNM resources can help you build experience and achieve your career goals.
Career Services
Career Services helps students explore career paths, prepare competitive résumés and cover letters, practice interviewing, plan for graduate school, and build confidence throughout their career journey.
Your military experience demonstrates leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. Career Services can help translate those strengths into language that resonates with civilian employers.
Student Employment
Gain professional experience, develop workplace skills, and earn income through part-time employment opportunities across the UNM campus.
Students using VA education benefits may also qualify for the VA Work-Study Program. Contact the VMRC to learn about current opportunities and eligibility requirements.
Career Fairs & Networking
Meet employers, discover internships and full-time positions, and build professional connections through career fairs and networking events hosted throughout the academic year.
Start attending career fairs early—even if you're not ready to apply. They're a great way to practice networking, explore industries, and learn what employers are looking for.
Veteran & Federal Employment
Your military experience can be a strong asset in federal, state, and veteran-friendly hiring. These resources can help you understand employment rights, hiring preferences, and federal career opportunities.USAJOBS
USAJOBS is the federal government's official employment website where you can search and apply for career opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies nationwide.
Create your USAJOBS profile before you begin your job search and keep your DD Form 214, résumé, transcripts, and supporting documents readily available. Having these materials prepared can make the application process much smoother.
Veteran Hiring Preference
Veterans' preference gives eligible veterans additional consideration during the federal hiring process for many government positions. Learn who qualifies and what documentation you'll need before applying.
Not every federal position uses veterans' preference the same way. Understanding how it works before you apply can help you target opportunities that best match your eligibility.
ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) helps members of the National Guard and Reserve understand their civilian employment rights while supporting positive relationships between service members and employers.
If you are currently serving in the Guard or Reserve, ESGR provides guidance to help you understand your employment rights, protections, and responsibilities under federal law.
Explore New Mexico Employers
Whether you're planning to stay in New Mexico after graduation or simply exploring your options, these employers and workforce resources offer opportunities across a wide variety of industries and career fields.New Mexico Workforce Connection
New Mexico Workforce Connection provides job search assistance, career counseling, résumé support, hiring events, workforce training, and employment resources to job seekers across the state.
If you're transitioning from military service or searching for employment after graduation, Workforce Connection offers free services to help you prepare for your next career.
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia National Laboratories offers internships and careers in engineering, science, cybersecurity, business, information technology, project management, and many other career fields.
Many positions require security clearances. Veterans often possess experience and qualifications that can strengthen their applications for these careers.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory offers internships and careers in STEM, business, skilled trades, communications, project management, finance, and administrative support.
LANL offers internships and careers in STEM, business, skilled trades, communications, finance, project management, and administrative support.
Kirtland Air Force Base Civilian Careers
Kirtland Air Force Base offers civilian career opportunities in administration, engineering, logistics, contracting, finance, cybersecurity, healthcare, skilled trades, and many other fields supporting national defense.
Many civilian positions are open to applicants without prior military service. Veterans may also be eligible for hiring preferences depending on the position and hiring authority.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're preparing for your first internship, transitioning from military service, or planning your career after graduation, you don't have to navigate the process alone. The Veteran & Military Resource Center is here to help connect you with campus resources, answer questions about VA Work-Study opportunities, and support you as you prepare for your next career opportunity.
