Veteran career guide

What to put on your LinkedIn profile after the military

Recruiters search LinkedIn by job title, skills and location. Your profile should answer one question fast: what civilian job are you ready for?

2 min readUpdated October 14, 2026By the DutyToResume Team

1Headline

Name the role you want and your strongest skills, not just your rank or job code.

Headline
Military version

MSgt, USAF | 2T2X1 | 18 yrs

Civilian version

Logistics Supervisor | Air Force Veteran | Inventory and Transportation Operations

2About and experience

Write a short first-person About: what you did, what you're good at, and what you want next. Use the same titles and bullets as your resume.

3Skills and certifications

Add skills from the postings you want and list certifications. Your job-code page lists keywords, for example 1N0X1 All-Source Intelligence Analyst or 2T3X1 Vehicle Maintenance.

4Open to Work

Set target titles and locations. You can show Open to Work to everyone or recruiters only, per LinkedIn Help.

5What not to post

Go deeper with our LinkedIn for veterans guide or see a sample LinkedIn Starter Kit.

Common questions

Should I use a photo in uniform?

Most civilian recruiters expect a clear, professional headshot in civilian clothes.

Should I list my clearance on LinkedIn?

Many cleared professionals list only the clearance level. Never post program or access details.

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