Benefits You Should Know: Minnesota Veterans Preference in Employment
Applying for public employment in Minnesota?
Veterans Preference can help eligible Veterans receive limited preference in hiring and promotion for many Minnesota public employment positions.
A few things to know:
• Veterans Preference may apply to state and local government jobs
• It does not guarantee a job
• You usually need to claim Veterans Preference when applying
• Proof of eligibility is required
• Some disabled Veterans qualify for additional consideration for certain state jobs
• Private employers may also choose to give preference to Veterans in hiring and promotion
If you are applying for a public job, read the application carefully and make sure you claim Veterans Preference if you are eligible.
Learn more from MDVA:
https://mn.gov/…/occupational…/veterans-preference.jsp
Minnesota state job applicant information:
https://mn.gov/…/diver…/veterans/veteran-information.jsp
Please share this with a Minnesota Veteran who is applying for work or considering a public-sector job.
