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Itzel
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Savannah, Georgia
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How can I have a long fulfilling career as a military spouse ?
I’m a military spouse and because we moved too much I don’t held a job for long. I also have gaps in my resume and the experience listed is not longer than a year. I adjusted my resume to a functional resume but I don’t get any interviews.
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George Katsinis - AFC®
Personal Financial Counselor
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George’s Answer
Military OneSource is a HUGE resource for you. ALL FREE>>> MilTax tax filing, health and wellness coaching, financial coaching, Tutor.com, non-medical counseling (someone to talk to), parenting, PCS relocation and transition assistance, deployment assistance, relationship support, peer support, nutrition & fitness coaching, Moralle Welfare & Recreation programs (MWR) ..., ..., ...
Within ALL the resources on this site, there's a program called the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO). There you can connect with a coach to sharpen your resume, interview practice, find training opportunities, work to find, maintain, and transfer certifications, ....
Utilize your base Family Programs Center for a conversation and direct assistance with any questions about all this.
I'm an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) who works with service members and families. My accrediting organization (AFCPE) has a program specifically designed for military spouses to become AFCs. There's a need everywhere within the military and in private practice with civilians. When / where you PCS, there's probably an AFC position available, or you can market yourself and find clients to work with.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Within ALL the resources on this site, there's a program called the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO). There you can connect with a coach to sharpen your resume, interview practice, find training opportunities, work to find, maintain, and transfer certifications, ....
Utilize your base Family Programs Center for a conversation and direct assistance with any questions about all this.
I'm an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) who works with service members and families. My accrediting organization (AFCPE) has a program specifically designed for military spouses to become AFCs. There's a need everywhere within the military and in private practice with civilians. When / where you PCS, there's probably an AFC position available, or you can market yourself and find clients to work with.
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Mary Ann Faue
Communications, Training, and People Development
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Hayward, California
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Mary Ann’s Answer
Hi Itzel,
I'm not sure what your skill set is, but maybe your skills are something that can applied to a job that is remote. Meaning, a job you can do from home and all you need is a reliable internet connection. There are a number of companies who are supportive of the military and intentionally try to recruit military spouses or ex-military folks. For those who look to hire military spouses, that kind of thing is usually listed on the company's website.
I would consider checking the websites of major tech companies, companies that have an advertised Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, or companies that promote their desire to hire veterans. While I know you yourself are not a Vet (or maybe you are), the fact that the company has some kind of "veteran" recruiting or hiring program lets you know that they are interested in helping people connected to the military.
Good luck and I hope you find something soon.
And, if you can't find something, maybe you start your own business where you help connect military spouses with companies that hire spouses near military bases. Create a resource for other people like yourself (just an idea)
I'm not sure what your skill set is, but maybe your skills are something that can applied to a job that is remote. Meaning, a job you can do from home and all you need is a reliable internet connection. There are a number of companies who are supportive of the military and intentionally try to recruit military spouses or ex-military folks. For those who look to hire military spouses, that kind of thing is usually listed on the company's website.
I would consider checking the websites of major tech companies, companies that have an advertised Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, or companies that promote their desire to hire veterans. While I know you yourself are not a Vet (or maybe you are), the fact that the company has some kind of "veteran" recruiting or hiring program lets you know that they are interested in helping people connected to the military.
Good luck and I hope you find something soon.
And, if you can't find something, maybe you start your own business where you help connect military spouses with companies that hire spouses near military bases. Create a resource for other people like yourself (just an idea)
Robert Peters
Customer Service Support Driver
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Kissimmee, Florida
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Robert’s Answer
Hi Itzel,
sorry about the issues so far. When I was in most spouses would find a job on the base they were stationed at and every time they moved they would find another one. Another option would be to work from home if possible. Hope this helps.
Bob
sorry about the issues so far. When I was in most spouses would find a job on the base they were stationed at and every time they moved they would find another one. Another option would be to work from home if possible. Hope this helps.
Bob