Military Spouse Employment

It is not easy being a military spouse. But particularly in the career field! Deployments, being a temporary single-mom and the career fast-track don’t go hand in hand. PCSing every couple of years, finding a new job at the new location, and climbing the career ladder aren’t easy.

12 Myths to Trash if You Want to Get Hired
Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics
Military transitions: Your strength matters
References that work
Too soon old: Age discrimination realities
Uncle Sam Wants You
New Hiring Authority for Military Spouses Announced
5 Steps to Land a Job in Tough Times
Direct Sales Success for Military Families
Fed Jobs for Military Spouses
From the Better Business Bureau: Help for Military Spouses Seeking Federal Jobs
Managing a Job Change – Free Advice from USAA
Military Spouse? Try These Job Search Success Tips!
Military spouses have opportunity for educational assistance
Network – 5 Steps to Tapping into the “Hidden” Job Market
Speaking the Government’s Language
Staying Steady in a Shaky Job Market – Free Advice from USAA

Also be sure to checkout Army Wife Network’s recent Field Problem™ – Career Conundrum. Some more great advice – from military-wives, for military-wives!

What is your advice to fellow military spouses? What job fields have you find success with? Is your company extra accommodating to your needs? Give them a shout-out! We’d love to hear.

– Leanne from MilitaryAvenue.combyLeanne KocsisonThursday, January 20, 2011Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestMilitary Life:Leanne,Military Spouse Employment,Resources