Start your civilian job search before you separate
Most transitioning service members start their search late. Sortie builds your civilian resume from your service record, finds job matches every day, and keeps every application organized, so you are ready when your separation date arrives.
Build your resume while you are still in
Upload your evaluations, awards and training records and Sortie turns them into a master record. You can have a civilian resume and LinkedIn draft ready months before separation, and update the record as new duties and awards come in.
Use programs like SkillBridge
SkillBridge and similar programs can put you in front of employers before you leave. Sortie helps you tailor an application for each program or company and keeps deadlines and follow-ups in one tracker. Confirm eligibility and rules with your command and the program itself.
Keep control of every application
You choose the jobs, review each tailored resume and approve it before it is sent. The tracker records every application and status, so you always know where you stand.
How Sortie helps
- Upload your service records to build a master record.
- Translate your duties into civilian language.
- Review daily job matches, including SkillBridge and federal roles.
- Approve tailored applications and track every status.
Resume examples
Guides
DoD SkillBridge Guide: Find a Program, Apply and Get Approved
What DoD SkillBridge is, how to find a program that fits, how to apply and how to time it with your command so you leave the service with civilian experience.5 min readVeteransHow to Translate Military Experience Into a Civilian Resume
Turn ranks, duties and military jargon into plain civilian language that hiring managers understand, with a before-and-after example and a simple process.5 min readFederal jobsVeterans' Preference Points Explained: 0, 5 and 10 Point
A plain-language overview of 0, 5 and 10 point veterans' preference for federal jobs, the documents usually involved and where to confirm the current rules.5 min readQuestions
When should I start?
Many transition guides suggest starting 12 months or more before separation. Check with your transition assistance office for your timeline.
Does Sortie replace transition assistance classes?
No. Sortie helps with the resume and application work. Keep using the programs your branch offers.
Can I search federal jobs too?
Yes. Sortie includes a federal resume template and USAJOBS matches. Confirm veterans' preference rules with OPM or USAJOBS.
Sortie is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM, the VA or the Department of Defense.