Q. How does the program work?
A: Veterans must first register online with HHUSA. You will be contacted within 48 hours of registration via telephone and email.  HHUSA will analyze your skills and preferences and identify potential career matches.  

Q. Will Hire Heroes USA get me a job?
A.  It is HHUSA's pledge to all veterans who register to make every effort to ensure a successful job search.  However, is no guarantee of career placement.  Communicating with the HHUSA staff and maintaining a proactive role are the keys to your success.

Q. What types of employment opportunities are available through HHUSA?
A. HHUSA has a wide range of employment opportunities available nationwide, ranging from entry level to senior positions.  In the event HHUSA does not have any opportunities matching your skill set and geographic preferences, the staff will work with corporate partners to find career opportunities for you.

Q. Where are HHUSA’s employment opportunities located?
A.  Employment opportunites are available with a wide range of companies nationwide.  

Q. Why is it important to send HHUSA a DD214?
A.  A DD214 form is needed to confirm your status as a US military veteran.  HHUSA is unable to present you as a candidate to potential employers without DD214 confirmation of your veteran status.

Q. Do I have to have a degree in order to find employment through HHUSA?
A.  Earning a college degree can certainly enhance the number of employment opportunities available to you.  However, you do not need a degree to register with our program.  HHUSA has a wide variety of excellent career opportunities that do not require a college degree.

Q. Is there a certain resume format I should use?
A. HHUSA recommends utilizing the Sample Resume Template as a guideline when building your resume.

Q. Why do I occasionally receive employment opportunity notices from HHUSA for positions not near my geographical location?
A.  HHUSA alerts you to opportunities nationwide matching your skills and abilities.

Q. Why is it important to frequently check and respond to emails and voicemails?
A.  While conducting a job search, check your email frequently in the event a potential employer is trying to communicate with you. For example, an employer may need additional information or want to set up an interview.  Answering e-mails in a timely manner lets the employer know that you are both interested and responsible. 

Q. Why is it important to double check my voicemail message or ring-tone choice?
A.   A ring-tone choice and your voice mail message recording both influence employers’ first impression of you. HHUSA strongly recommends that you record a professional voicemail response and select a standard ring tone.

Q. Why is my email address important?
A.  Like your resume, an email address gives people a first impression of who you are.  To ensure a professional and polished first impression to potential employers, HHUSA strongly recommends that you create an email address for business communication which simply contains your name, for example johnsmith @ aol or john_smith @ gmail.