Veterans Preference Essay

There are many people not only from our country that have served in the United States military, that eventually conclude their term to be released from the armed forces to then be considered a veteran. Those that have served and even though considered a veteran for serving in the military can only receive a veterans’ preference based on their dates of active duty service, and if they are discharged under an honorable or general discharge. Some would think that this preference is given to any who have served but then again for those that do not meet the qualifications they are not given the privilege. The veterans’ preference is remarkable to have since its benefit after serving to assist in finding a job after being separated from the military …show more content…
I am sure many of my fellow classmates can relate since there are several that come from a military back ground and at some point will transition over to the civilian work force. Even though there is only specific dates at this time to meet the criteria of having the preference I am sure there will be amendments made to the established law to further assist our current and future service men and …show more content…
Although there are many job seekers and the competition between others looking for a job can be very competitive the veterans’ preference can be very beneficial for those veterans freshly new to the civilian work force. After becoming more familiar with the point preference categories, I am very aware that after serving my country during specific dates listed to qualify I am a 5 point preference eligible that I am very proud to be categorized