You have probably already heard of LinkedIn, but many veterans are not aware that the site has a veteran-specific site that gives your profile a boost in the civilian job market. Veterans.linkedIn has teamed up with Lynda.com to give free 1-year Premium Job Seeker & Lynda subscriptions for eligible military and veteran members. Just click on the button on the page’s main page and submit your information to receive your upgrade in 7-10 days.

This team-up between LinkedIn and Lynda.com is important because you will have free access to tips and advice from professionals in the civilian and military fields. In addition, you have the ability to explore a database of training courses to help you fill in skills gaps.

Available course topics include:

• Network Administration
• Management
• IT and Hardware
• Business Skills
• Career Development
• Sales
• Translating Military Skills to Civilian Life