Rachel CormierI'm an Army spouse with 8 moves under my belt. I've managed to reinvent my career each step of the way and want to help the military spouses to do that same. ArchivesCategories |
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Modern Military Spouse, Modern Career4/12/2021 Modern corporate life is tricky to navigate, but some aspects now lend themselves to working for military spouses in ways it hasn’t in the past. On average, an employee only stays at companies for around four years, according to Indeed. For a long time, the short two-year stays at duty stations made it difficult for military spouses to find employment at organizations that were searching for employees who would stay at their organizations for a long time. Employees now realize that the path to career advancement may happen by moving between different organizations. It’s not uncommon for employees to move every 2-4 years. Keep in mind that you will want to try to stay at an organization for at least a year, so those short 6 to 9 month PCS’s can be more difficult. If you are looking at a short PCS or your next duty station has a job desert, you may want to look into remote work. The switch to remote work that many organizations are making is a perfect opportunity for many military spouses. Since the pandemic hit the United States last year, organizations have realized that many employees may not be interested in returning to the workplace. When you look at a remote position, keep in mind time zones as some organizations may want to work hours in a certain time zone. You’ll also want to double-check with local laws at your duty station. Spouse6 Careers is dedicated to featuring legitimate remote positions with organizations that are invested in hiring military spouses.
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Showcase Your PCS Skills4/7/2021 On average, it takes a military spouse 4 to 6 months to rejoin the workforce after a PCS. Those reoccurring gaps in your work history can negatively impact you when applying for jobs. It can also be difficult to explain them all away in an interview. So as a military what can you do about those PCS resume gaps?
It can be tough reinventing yourself with each new PCS at each new duty station. Anything that you can do to showcase the skills you've used during the gap will help during the job search. What is the best thing you've done with the time between employment that has furthered your career?
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You’ve just arrived at a new post with your spouse. You’re unpacking, settling in, and meeting the new neighbors. You are just beginning to build a new community that you will come to cherish and rely on. This community will be your friends and family for the little and big life events you'll face for the next few years. But have you ever consider that we can create a community that can also help us when it comes to our careers as military spouses? A 2019 CNBC report details that anywhere from half to 80% of jobs are filled through networking. This is one major disadvantage military spouses face as we PCS around the country every few years. So how do you start to build this network? It starts before you even PCS, join a social media group to ask questions about what the job market looks like at post. Build online relationships with spouses who may have similar careers as you. Once you arrive begin supporting other military spouses who already have established businesses at your new duty station. Do you need new professional photos? Find a military spouse who specializes in brand photos. Is it time to update your resume? Hire a military spouse whose specialty is taking on the challenge of military spouse resumes. Are you looking to expand your portfolio as you begin your job search? Take on freelancing or consulting for military spouses who are interested in starting their own small business. Create connections with another spouse who work in the same field in the local economy, they may hear of job openings that are happening before they are even listed. This network can go two ways, if you hear of a job opening or a military spouse who is looking for a service, share that information with your network. Making connections with military spouses can lead to job development for everyone in our community. Supporting military spouses in their careers will lead to a stronger community of military spouse jobs. Has having a network at post helped your find a job before? How have you connected with other military spouses in a way that’s advanced your career in the past?
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